The first half of 2026 has delivered blockbuster comebacks, breakout hits and career-defining singles across pop, rap, K-pop and beyond. Now, after six months of fan voting, InMusic reveals its list of the 50 Best Songs of 2026 So Far, entirely chosen by readers through the publication’s monthly polls.
Since launching in 2020, InMusic has invited fans to vote each month for their favorite new releases. The ongoing series has become a snapshot of the songs generating the biggest reactions across the music world, and this year’s results reflect one of the most competitive fields yet.
One artist, however, clearly dominated the conversation.
Olivia Rodrigo owned the first half of 2026 following the release of her third studio album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love. Although the album arrived in June, its momentum began much earlier when lead single “Drop Dead” debuted in April. The rollout proved nearly unstoppable, with Rodrigo claiming InMusic’s Song of the Month title for three consecutive months: “Drop Dead” in April, “The Cure” in May and “Stupid Song” in June.
Beyond Rodrigo’s remarkable run, 2026 has welcomed several long-awaited returns from some of music’s biggest names.
BTS reunited after five years with ARIRANG, led by the chart-topping single “Swim,” which quickly established itself as one of the defining songs of the year. BLACKPINK also reunited for the mini album Deadline, while Harry Styles returned with Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, producing fan favorites including “American Girls” and “Aperture.”
Bruno Mars made his long-awaited return to solo music after a decade, introducing The Romantic alongside the standout single “I Just Might.” Ariana Grande has yet to release petal, scheduled to arrive later this month, but the campaign is already making waves thanks to the massive success of “hate that i made you love me,” one of the biggest songs of 2026 so far.
With six months still remaining, the race is far from over. Future releases from several major artists could dramatically reshape the conversation before year-end, but for now, these are the songs fans have embraced the most. Scroll down to discover the complete list of the 50 Best Songs of 2026 So Far.
50. Mr. Know It All
Teddy Swims
49. Bang Bang
IVE
48. Dandelion
Ella Langley
47. First Light
Lana Del Rey
46. New Religion
Bebe Rexha
45. Black Prada Dress
Ellie Goulding
44. The Time of My Life
Benson Boone
43. My Body Isn’t Ready
sombr
42. Risk It All
Bruno Mars
41. Red Bottoms
ADÉLA
40. Leak It
FLO
39. Lemonade
aespa
38. Homewrecker
Sombr
37. KGB
Adéla
36. Hit the Wall
Gracie Abrams
35. Go
BLACKPINK
34. I Can’t Love You Anymore
Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen
33. End of an Era
Niall Horan
32. Uncanny Valley
Melanie Martinez
31. Younger You
Miley Cyrus
30. Watch It Burn
Katy Perry
29. Pinky Up
KATSEYE
28. Always Everywhere
Charli xcx
27. Iconic By Mistake
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, & KATSEYE
26. Dai Dai
Shakira & Burna Boy
25. Nightingale Lane.
RAYE
24. Internet Girl
KATSEYE
23. Lovergirl
Madison Beer
22. Dinner Party
Niall Horan
21. Swim
BTS
20. Hysteria
Bebe Rexha
19. I Knew It, I Knew You
Taylor Swift
18. Aperture
Harry Styles
17. Two Hearts
Danny L Harle & Dua Lipa
16. Bad Angel
Anyma & LISA
15. Click Clack Symphony
RAYE ft. Hans Zimmer
14. Potential
Sombr
13. I Just Might
Bruno Mars
12. Bad Enough
Madison Beer
11. Runway
Lady Gaga & Doechii
10. Stupid Song
Olivia Rodrigo
9. Madwoman
Laufey
8. American Girls
Harry Styles
7. Die For Me
Zayn
6. She Did It Again
Tyla ft. Zara Larsson
5. Hate That I Made You Love Me
Ariana Grande
4. The Cure
Olivia Rodrigo
3. Bring Your Love
Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter
2. Sideways
Zayn
1. Drop Dead
Olivia Rodrigo
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