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Exclusive: Top 13 Songs of the Week Featuring Father John Misty & More
Father John Misty leads this week’s Top 13, curated by a panel of four critics from over 30 submissions. The 17th Songs of the Week of 2026 highlights the year’s strongest emerging tracks. This ongoing series offers a trusted, editor-approved snapshot of what’s essential in music right now.
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.