A Mid-Year Review of 2026 in Music

It’s the Sidetracked mid-year review, in which Annie and Nick look back on the biggest moments of 2026 so far. Back in January, they made some predictions for the year in music and it's time to find out - do they possess psychic abilities or wishful dispositions?

From Harry Styles’ return to Rosalía’s LUX tour, which moments define 2026 so far?

Featuring Mark Savage, Jessie Ware, Elmiene, and CMAT.

SONGS

Mary J. Blige - I'm Goin’ Down

Harry Styles - Aperture

Rosalía - Magnolias

Oasis - Wonderwall

Justin Bieber - DAISIES

Justin Bieber – Beauty and a Beat

Taylor Swift – I Knew It, I Knew You

Shakira & Burna Boy – Dai Dai

ALBUMS

Rosalía - LUX

Harry Styles – Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.

Madonna – Confessions II

Justin Bieber - SWAG