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my favorite albums of 2026 (so far)
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items my favorite music releases of 2026 so far. while it hasn’t been one of my favorite years in music, there have still been some noteworthy releases that i felt were worth highlighting. 🎶
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This is easily Olivia’s best album. I love the concept of this album, starting off with hopeful love songs, and the second half detailing the end of the relationship. This was such a risky record for Olivia to release, and it definitely paid off
you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love by Olivia Rodrigo
This record was my introduction to Underscores, and I have to say I’m impressed. While only 9 songs long, this album features some of the best sounding production I’ve ever heard. I can’t wait to see what else April releases in the future.
U by Underscores
Easily the most underrated album of the year. An incredible debut album from Hemlocke Springs. Her sound and style is so unique. I hope she has her own Chappell Roan moment some day soon
The Apple Tree Under the Sea by Hemlocke Springs
who would’ve thought that same girl who released friday would release one of my favorite pop albums of the 2020s. rebecca blacks future as a pop star is looking so bright
Age of The Exhibitionist Vinyl by Rebecca Black
i was expecting to love this soundtrack as much as i did! i personally didn’t really care for the movie this much (especially as a fan of the original book), but charli did a wonderful job creating this soundtrack
Wuthering Heights by Charli XCX
i personally found this to be a pretty significant step down from charlis previous album brat, but it was still an enjoyable listen. i loved getting to see this more vulnerable, raw side of charli through her music
Music, Fashion, Film by Charli XCX
while i didn’t love this record as much as her debut EP, i still thought this was an overall fun and enjoyable listen. she is such a unique artist in this current modern pop music landscape, so im excited to see what she releases next. i think her fu...
PRIMA by Adela
my queen is back with a double album! i didn’t quite love it as much as the loneliest/loveliest time, but i still found it to be a great record. such a fun concept too!
Day and Night by Carly Rae Jepsen
i was never really into tinashes music until she released this album. melatonin is my personal soty. the singles off of the record in general are top tier. easily one of my favorite records released this year
Popstar by Tinashe
Completely blown away by this album. Easily some of Slayyyters best work. I’m so glad she’s finally getting the recognition she deserves
WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA by Slayyyter
alternative
What an incredible work of art. 6 years after her last solo album, Phoebe has done it again and completely blew me away. This is her most cohesive record yet. It feels like a natural evolution of what made her previous albums so great
Lost Weekend by Phoebe Bridgers
While it’s definitely not my favorite Mitski album, it is still a worthy addition to her discography. This album features everything that makes Mitski as an artist so great. Her writing is still as sharp as ever.
Nothing's About to Happen to Me by Mitski
such a great album from bea! i love the way she experimented with her vocals on this record, going for a more grungy, angsty sound. so happy with the direction she is headed with her art
Pylon by beabadoobee