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Favorite Music of 2026 So Far? (Poll for Future Video) (Patreon)

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2026-06-05 19:00:12
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Hey everybody everyone everything! It's a gorgeous Friday where I am, I hope it's the same wherever you are.

We're roughly halfway thru 2026 (insane!), and I wanna do a casual roundup video of the best music released so far. So my question for you is - what's your favorite album and/or song of 2026 thus far?

(If you submit an album, a specific song from it you'd recommend would be much appreciated!)

I'll feature a bunch of responses in a future video for paid Patreon members and Nebula subscribers. Thanks y'all!!

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Leendert van der Plas

I'll cheat wildly and mention more than a few, but if you're going to listen to just one song from my post, let it be Typical Ways off of Culture Wars' debut album Don't Speak. I really like pop rock in general, and this album leans more to the rock side of that equation. I especially like the "in your soul" part of the chorus (all of them), incredibly satisfying to mouth along to. I wanna mention four song from four other albums, if for no other reason than, I listened to a lot of new music since the start of this year and I want to scream about it for a second. More to the pop side of pop rock, Honeymoon Forever from the debut album of the same title by The Covasettes, I really like their vibe. Stik Figa and Heather Grey's album Cold Comfort is way outta my wheelhouse, i dont usually listen to hip hop, but i did give it the highest rating of any album ive listened to this year. Check All is Fair. Zagate is an album by Algerian Berber singer Souad Massi and it caught me by surprise. I speak neither Arabic nor French, but the focus on rock-y folk feel (Im bad at describing sound, forgive me) hooks me. Check out Ana Inssan. Lastly, the album I've listened to most this year so far: The Warning by Telenova. Check "In The Name of Your Love". They're an electronic pop trio, and the vibe of this album is perfect to just sit and let your mind drift away to.

Carson Mellon

Some of my favorite projects have been… Superbloom by Jessie Ware. Another gorgeous addition to one of the best album runs this decade. God bless Jessie Ware! Fav Songs- Sauna, I Could Get Used to This, and the title track. Dancing on The Wall by MUNA! A propulsive take on the lesbian joys MUNA are known for. Its sense of pulse and heavy beats don’t make the album feel heavy at all. It is still just as sunny and euphoric as their self titled album. Fav tracks- Eastside Girls, On Call, Big Stick, and the title track (it might be my song of the summer already, it’s so good!!!!) The Apple Tree Under The Sea by Hemlock Springs. An incredible debut from an artist that is truly a one-of-a-kind! So many quirky bops on this album that couldn’t have been made by anyone else. Fav tracks- Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Ankles, w-w-w-w-w, Moses, Sense Is, and Be the Girl! The Pleasure is Yours by GENA. A slept on, hypnotic R&B album that is the perfect thing to zone out to on a rainy day. Also has absolutely no samples on it, which is incredible when you hear how tight everything is! Fantastic instrumentation on this project! Fav tracks- Unspokerrn, Douwanabewitastar?, and HOWWEFLOW. Leaving the House is a Performance by Sofia and the Antoinettes. An Artpop Ep Spotify recommend me one lowly Friday. I really enjoyed how off the cuff this project felt. with Sofia has such a strained, yet still captivating, vocal performance on this album that gives such power to what she says! Fav tracks- Naked Chess, Hi My Love, and I Don’t Know What I’m Doing on Earth. Last, but certainly not least. U by Underscores. It’ll be a lot of people’s aoty, and for good reason. One of the best made albums of the decade with pathos that could put the rest of the other genres to shame with its complexities. Fav tracks- All of them. (But mainly Music, Holleywood Forever, The Peace, Do It, and Bodyfeeling.) YES, these are mostly all pop/electronic albums, get over it! There are great Rap and Rock albums out there, I just haven’t gotten around to them yet, ok! We’re having fun here!

Izzy Ferrari

My fav song that I really hope gets more attention it Right In Front Of Me by Tiny Habits, PLEASE OMG IF YOU LOVE HARMONIES LISTEN TO IT!!! But the albums that I’ve been going back to the most are WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA by Slayter and The Great Divide by Noah Kahan. Slayter made one of my fav party albums and Noah made the album I listen to after the party is over and I need to cry.

blisteredfingers

Numerology by My New Band Believe is my pick for single of the year.

Matthew Need

Oh Dancing on the Wall by Muna for album and før vi går hjem by Søren Torpegaard Lund for an individual song

the_oatrick

They Might Be Giants' new record The World Is To Dig was a treat for everyone who stuck with the band throughout it's nearly five year long development and my favorite album of 2026 so far. The Giants explore more styles of pop rock on the album than they have ever done previously (at least in my opinion) while still remaining very TMBG, proving that they can stay fresh even 40 years after their debut! I would recommend the album's fifth single "Get Down."

hessdawg3113

I've seen some other commenters mention it briefly, but Paul McCartney's "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" is absolutely phenomenal. It's incredible to see Paul still putting out new music at all, let alone stuff that (in my opinion) stands up to some of the best solo work he's done. If I have to choose only one song to highlight from it, I think I have to go with Ripples in a Pond for being so fun and bouncy, though I'd also like to shout out Mountain Top and the opener As You Lie There.

Aaronies

Been a very slow year for me in terms of new music so I'll go with the song Gone Girl by Meg Lui. Co-produced by Sufjan, just a lovely little track about trying to break out of life being a bit crap. It's lovely. I have however been on a big listening spree of older albums and I want to shout-out a record from last year, Racing Mount Pleasant by Racing Mount Pleasant. It has gripped me for months since I heard it, truly outstanding mix of Bon Iver, The National and Black Country, New Road. "Emily" is one of the best songs I've heard in years.

moechtegernfabi

My album of the year so far is definitely Worst Girl In America by Slayyyter. It really hits you like a brick. I‘d actually recommend the leas single Beat Up Chanels, tho the album is a no-skips affair for me.

David James Young

Anybody said Jill Scott yet? If not: 🗣️ Jill 🗣️ fucking 🗣️ Scott After almost 30 years she's still making music that is heartfelt, innovative, defiant, complex and profound. This album is such a rallying cry against racism and sexism, proving a Black woman in her 50s is still very much in her element and carries a real sense of agency.

hARded2000

I have two top songs of 2026: Unnämed's "Stay In The Rain" and Teminite w/ Nokae's "Burn It Down". Both are electronic that hit hard in different ways: the former (produced by JOENN, who made vEMOTION, my favorite album of 2025!) leans towards emotional J-Pop/J-Rock with hints of drum-and-bass, while the latter is epic melodic bass with a glorious sax solo at the end. Album-wise, it HAS to be RAYE's THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. An ambitious, personal, and genre-bending opus that sees RAYE unravel her struggles and move towards hope for better days. I'd say my pick from it is obviously "WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!", but the run of "Click Clack Symphony.", "I Know You're Hurting.", and "Life Boat" is marvelous too.

Tim Hollister

My favorite song I've heard from this year is "Where Have All The Good Men Gone?" by Debbii Dawson. Very fun and replayable with a classic ABBA sound. I hope she gets more mainstream success. All her singles from last year were really good.

flofl

trinket by tsubi club is one of my favorite projects this year. a very fun and colorful record from one of the most promising artist in the "hyperpop-underground-esque“ scene. fav: ( ╥﹏╥ ) (motion sickness)

Will

I feel like my favourite album is a toss up between U by underscores and wor$t girl in America by slayyyter, both are just straight up addictive in different ways, for U I would recommend Innuendo and for WGIA id recommend YES GODDD. I really think electronic music is having a crazy moment in this post brat era and I'm absolutely loving for it

ToadMan101

God, picking a favorite album would actually take FOREVER to me. So instead, I'll recommend what is to me, a big surprise of the year, and that is Evan Fong's speed. Evan, or as he is better known in the online world as VanossGaming, has made music before, but just not with him singing. And it shocked me that, despite the very short length of 23 minutes, each song feels punchy, to the point, and it doesn't feel like you're missing much of anything. I'd definitely recommend the lead singles off of this project, being "breathe", "pe$o$" and "mailman". And as for favorite song, I'll cheat a little bit and go for two. Bill Wurtz's new effort "off the map" continues his streak of making some of the most unique artists ever, while Weezer's newest single "We Might As Well Be Strangers" with Wednesday genuinely feels like something I'd hear off the Blue Album, and I mean that with all the best compliments in the world.

damon kehl

Raye's new album THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. is an album filled with with love, dispair, and is absolutely made by someone who was a theatre kid, its wonderful.

Matt

I think my favorite album so far this year is RE : LOVE by Apink. My standout track is Sunshine for that album. Other favorite songs are: Bloom Again by LOVEONE, LBD by Queenz Eye, and Me and My by Blackpink.

Jane Doe

I got two converge albums in a year, I'm eating good rn

Luke Haid

My favorite album of the year so far is Kevin Morby's Little Wide Open. Fantastic record and I believe his best. Produced by Aaron Dessner too! One standout track is "100,000". Has an incredible guitar solo at the end that gives me chills every time I listen to it.

Brittany Rees

Honestly, I've really been loving the new Olivia Rodrigo. "The Cure" is definitely my favorite pop song of the year

Tom A

Lip Critic's Theft World! So addictive, abrasive and fun. Jackpot is a great litmus test

echo

Hooo boy there's so much from this year that I really enjoyed. underscores' "U" (my ATOY so far) and the song "Music" are awesome tsubi club's "trinket" is awesome too, I'd recommend the song "BURNMATERIAL" The Mountain by Gorillaz is also stuck in my rotation too, especially Orange County "Stay Safe, Little One" by Wait, What Did You Say? (yes that is the band's name) is great too, "721" being my favorite. slayr's "Half Blood / Bloodluxe" is amazing too, a refreshing take on the underground "Rage" genre, love the song "Sloppy Joe" Blu & Exile's album is probably my rap ATOY so far (haven't listened to Vince yet, so subject to change) I love the song "Crumbs" honestly i could go on but idk if i should lmao

yuxun

The cure by Olivia Rodrigo might be a recency bias pick, but I really do think it’s one of her best songs so far, with the best climax she’s ever written on a song.

Andrés Escobedo

I've had 2 albums in repeat since their release. Look for your mind! by The Lemon Twigs, and Mi catedral by Triángulo de amor bizarro. Lemon Twigs have an astonishing discography at this point. While their references are clear, they still manage to sound unique and evolve in their melodies release after release. This one brings angelical harmonies that could fit in a Beach boys album and guitars brought directly from The Beatles last era. Regarding Triángulo de amor bizarro, they might be one of the best live bands out there, and this might be their loudest and clearest record to date. There's still a wall of sound around it, but melodies and voices are much clearer. It's an emotional album full of rage and love. I'm pretty sure that if they were an English speaking band, they'd blow up years ago. Please give them a chance, you won't regret it.

Sean Harbottle

Really loved the new lip critic album, in particular talon which feels like the perfect wwe intro for connor o malley

Ty Oden

Obviously some recency bias at play here, but Starting Line by All Them Witches is easily my #1. Nobody does southern-gothic-psych-blues like these guys, and I'm glad they are doing well with their new lineup.

Tobi Springer

wor$t girl in america by slayyyter, U by underscores and halo by tiffany day have been on Heavy rotation for me. my favourites of these are probably crank, the peace and doit4me

Isa

I’m Freaking Out by Worry club and Lover of a Ghost Deluxe by Violent Vira have both been on repeat since they came out (technically Lover of a ghost came out last year but the deluxe has so many new tracks and it came out 2026 so I count it)

TheEggMcWaffle

Tiffany Day’s new album HALO has been my album of the year since I first heard it. The electronics, incredible vocals, and sheer emotional openness hit me the same way new Porter Robinson does and that’s a huge compliment. As for one song I’d recommend, The closing track IT’S NOT LIKE THAT ANYMORE got me teary eyed first listen which never happens to me so i feel like i have to go with that one off sheer principle

Dismal

I enjoyed the new prince stuff coming out this year.

Luke Moyes

I have been head over heels for the new Frikó album, Something Worth Waiting For. I feel like there’s been a return to the intimacy, unapologetic rawness, and fun of traditional indie rock recently. This album is a standout in that aspect that reminds of bands like pavement and modest mouse. Check out still around for a taste!

em

Underscores and Lip Critic albums still my faves of the year so far. Honourable mention to Nathy SG who put out a compilation collecting all their solo songs from the past few years (Selected Transient Works 23-26) which also rocks

MrSwift__

Favorite song is The Cure by Olivia Rodrigo, but The Fall Off by J Cole is still my current AOTY which may change when Olivia drops

Henry.Main

I feel like I’m losing some of my pretentious music fan cred for this take.. but my AOTY so far might be Noah Kahan’s “The Great Divide.” At first I totally rolled my eyes at the runtime and number of songs, but honestly it’s such a consistent experience from song to song that I think the album earns it! A big step up in his songwriting from stick season, which I liked the singles from but didn’t return to much. Has a great balance between the rock-influenced banger songs like the title track and American Cars, and the acoustic songs like Paid Time Off and Dan. If I had to pick one song to recommend, I keep going back to Headed North. The intimate production and sense of humor in the lyrics I really like.

Rudi

I answered the post back in March with a few songs, none of which I'm going to pick for this comment and instead go with RUDE! by Hearts2Hearts. This song is incredibly fun, the production is phenomenal, the members of Hearts2Hearts all put their all into the singing on this track, and oh my GOD that one interlude part that resulted in a tiktok trend a few months back of inserting random clips into that part is fantastic even it's its original, tongue in cheek form (although edits like this one are SO good: https://www.tiktok.com/@my.v3nus/video/7615249324414405908 ). Are there better and more important songs that have released this year? For sure, but sometimes you just want an extremely fun and good pop song to remind you that those still exist.

Vincent Mashups

Been really loving the new RAYE album that dropped earlier this year! I was honestly surprised to see discourse about it shift a little bit towards the negative side, especially after melon man gave it a 2. That doesn’t blind me from the greatness of this however. The storytelling, production and vocal performances really show how much RAYE has grown as a person and an artist since her early days in the industry, and I think her presence is a very nice one in the pop music scene! If I had to recommend songs, Life Boat is a get emotional song that turns into an EDM jam and Goodbye Henry has Al Green on it! Automatic wins! Also been enjoying the new Kehlani, Bruno, Brent Faiyaz & underscores records a ton! Also also that new Quadeca song has been on repeat for me since it came out last week! Really excited to see how the new record pans out!

SammiSamSam

Courtney Barnett has been one of my favorite artists for almost a decade now, and her new album Creature of Habit has absolutely lived up to her incredibly high standards. The lead single Stay In Your Lane had me the first time I listened to it, and Wonder and Same would probably be my top picks for the album cuts

Kim

Favorite album so far is Middle of Nowhere by Kacey Musgraves, but my favorite song is a toss up between Mexico Honey from that album or Kim Petras's Brutalist!

Hunter Hurt

It’s been a great year for Electropop with albums like WOR$T GIRL and U, but Detour by Kim Petras is my personal favorite. Like Ur Look and Freak It have been certified bangers for almost a year and Kim’s collaboration with Frost Children has elevated her sound to a new level.

Dr. Katz

I’d like to shout out one of my favorite smaller bands Westside Cowboy and their 15 minute EP So Much Country ‘Til We Get There, which is one of the best things to come out of the Windmill scene for me. They also have a full length album releasing later this year which I’m very excited for. On top of that I think this has been such a great year for hyperpop/edm with u by Underscores, THE WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA by Slayyyter, and status update music by Leroy (Jane Remover) being some of my favorite albums of the year. There have also been so many great hip-hop albums this year, my favorites being My Ghosts Go Ghosts by By Storm (Injury Reserve). Even Gorillaz returned with probably their best album since Plastic Beach with The Mountain. Overall a pretty solid year for music so far.

oak_slaney

I found a band through instagram this year called Egotist, think they only have about twelve songs and a few of them definitely sound like a very new band, but they have many songs I’ve been listening to nonstop. ‘Stay til the end’, ‘this beautiful life’, ‘Persephone’, ‘don’t you love me anymore’ and ‘last man standing on lovers lane’ are personal favourites

Hiscip

I think my fave albums so far are Snail Mail's "Ricochet", Lime Garden's "Maybe Not Tonight" and Noah Kahan's "The Great Divide" (although the latter is TOO DANG LONG", and my fave standalone tracks would be Chloe Qisha's "YDH", corook's "Scooby" and if I'm committing to 3 things, I quite like Charli xcx's SS26!

A Bucket of Water

My real, earnest, legitimate answer: "Conventional Wisdom" by Maxton Waller (aka the epic ska theme to the new intergalactic season of Dungeons & Daddies)

Oisín Quinn

Fuck it. ICEMAN baby awooooooo I treat Drake like how I treat wresting; it's not real but I can still enjoy it. If you can turn your brain off, pretend that Drake is correct about how he won the beef and actually believe that he's some sort of secret mafioso, then there's a properly good album here. The production on this album is really phenomenal, with some of the most interesting beats I've heard on a mainstream hip-hop album in a while. Drake has clearly put work into his flow, rhythm patterns and double entendres, and sounds miles better than his last album For All The Dogs. ICEMAN is also a great example of how Drake can still write a hit, with Janice STFU being an instant earworm for me. Obviously he has nothing of substance to talk about, but I don't see why that has to matter. If the beats sound good, and Drake sounds good over them, then you end up with one of the best sounding rap albums of the year.

Payton Reid

YOU SEEM SO IN LOVE FOR A GIRL SO SAD BY THAT MEXICAN GIRL THAT BE CRYING OLIVIA RODRIGUEZ

WafflesTheWookiee

If it's not too late to add on to this conversation, I'd add on my favorite song from The Fall Off, a great story song about J.Cole reckoning with fame back in his hometown, with a fantastic outro with distorted crying guitars.

Hayden

Flower man and dreamwatchers by Toby fox from deltarune chapter 5

Morgan Jones

A bit late to this but my album of the year so far is Muse's 'The Wow! Signal' - I did not expect it to go as hard as it did! it normally takes me a couple of listens to decide if I like an album but TW!S feels tailor made for my exact tastes so it was love at first listen. If you've not heard it, it's an album that covers what feels to me like the best of all their eras. I feel like even people who completely fell off the Muse train post-Absolution would find something to like there. 'The Sickness in You and I' is easily my favourite song on it, it's one of those songs that makes you feel like a badass when you listen to it while walking (and it just immediately fills me with energy the second it comes on which is always the mark ofna great song for me)