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Exclusive: The 13 Best Songs of the Week Are Here — Featuring Father John Misty & More
Father John Misty leads Paste’s 17th Songs of the Week list for 2026, culled from over 30 tracks by a panel of four critics. The curated Top 13, featuring diverse picks, offers a definitive weekly snapshot. This installment matters for spotlighting emerging talent alongside established acts, guiding listeners through the overwhelming flood of new releases.
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.