Midyear Milestone: The 10 Must-Listen Albums of 2026 So Far
A roundup of 10 standout albums released in the first half of 2026 across pop, indie rock, electronic, and alt‑R&B, highlighting bold genre-blending moments from Kim Petras, Olivia Rodrigo, Vince Staples, Charli XCX, Kelela, feeble little horse, underscores, Ratboys, Slayyyter, and Joyce Manor.