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Exclusive: 2026’s Best Songs Revealed—Father John Misty, Boards of Canada, & More!
Father John Misty, Boards of Canada, and others top the 17th Songs of the Week of 2026, curated by a panel including Andy Von Pip and Michele Yamamoto. From over 30 tracks, the Top 13 highlights emerging trends. This weekly snapshot matters because it captures the year’s defining sonic shifts early.
By Alet Viegas·
Welcome to the 17th Songs of the Week of 2026. This week Andy Von Pip, Michele Yamamoto, Scotty Dransfield, and Stephen Humphries helped me decide the list. We considered over 30 songs and narrowed it down to a Top 13.