We’re in the middle of 2026, so it’s time to look back at some of the amazing albums we’ve gotten so far. Our music editorial team has put together a list of the best albums of the year to date, in no particular order. Enjoy!
Ambiguous Desire, Arlo Parks
My New Band Believe, My New Band Believe
Hen's Teeth, Iron & Wine
Middle Of Nowhere, Kacey Musgraves
Cry Baby, Vince Staples
This Music May Contain Hope, Raye
Speed Kills, Ally Evenson
I Built You A Tower, Death Cab For Cutie
Superbloom, Jessie Ware
Wor$t Girl In America, Slayyyter
My Ghosts Go Ghost, By Strom
Trying Times, James Blake
The Great Divide, Noah Kahan
Play Me, Kim Gordon
You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love, Olivia Rodrigo
With Heaven On Top, Zach Bryan
Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally, Harry Styles
For Love Of Grace & The Hereafter, Iceage
Train On the Island, Aldous Harding
Wuthering Heights, Charli xcx
