The Best Albums of 2026 So Far
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
