Ranking 2026’s Songs of The Summer
Summer 2026! Something something Backrooms Git Genug World Cup Wallace with a fade. Pop music continues to be in a weird place, but that doesn’t mean there were no good songs at all. From Ella Langley and Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift to Bruno Mars, Drake to Tame Impala, I’m ranking the Top 20 songs that defined the summer according to Billboard (and shouting out some songs that deserved to be bigger).
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00:00 Intro
00:13 Number 20
02:07 Number 19
04:21 Number 18
06:14 Number 17
08:03 Number 16
09:41 Number 15
11:15 Number 14
12:41 Number 13
14:49 Number 12
17:30 Number 11
19:23 Honorable Mentions
21:54 Number 10
23:43 Number 9
25:24 Number 8
26:49 Number 7
29:01 Number 6
30:34 Number 5
32:40 Number 4
34:06 Number 3
35:35 Number 2
37:15 Number 1
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@lisandroxiii5031
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
There shouldn't be other #1 pick that isn't the cure by Olivia. But I kinda hate how valid the Sombr one is.
Obviously I disagree hard with stupid song being so low and especially bellow the Morgan ft. But, it's true that as a summer hit it ain't as good. Tho on that note the cure shouldn't be as high, either, and drop dead should be top 5. Also, really love your take on Olivia's 2nd singles cause bad idea, right? is one of my fav songs by her. That combo with all-american btch is top tier.
But anyways, all just to say Homewhrecker is the catchiest song on the entire list. Like, I agree, I AM on the Sombr train as I also really enjoyed Back to Friends and 12 to 12, despite not being completely sold on him. But I thought that train was gone already, till I gave one of his newer songs a chance and I couldn't get it out of my head. Glad this one is the biggest one cause that chorus is hella catchy. I also, for some reason, mix the lyrics and say I don't wanna get down with your lover… yeah my mind is tricky sometimes
@massconvulsions
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Utada mention but at what cost
@omphalos85
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
You need to get on Tinashe’s Melatonin ASAP. The real #1 song of the summer.
@flickdaboss
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
38:19 3lame… What a pull
@NathanielEvans-w9c
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Olivia Rodrigo below anything with Morgan Wallen's name is tragic, unc is washed
@MarceloGarcia9
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Me over here vibin’ on good music and not this over-produced, homogenized crap. Popular music’s been on a downfall since the late 2000s and you all have been loving the same song, reheated
@KaidenTM-2000
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Once again Sombr is growing stronger
@Briwalker42
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
If Oliva isn't careful, she'll become Michelle Buble.
@lemonkeman43
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
bro just weezered me in 2026
@justjuniorjaw
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
I agree, I wish Drake did something like the old stuff. He's just sauceless nowadays for me to appreciate his post-Kendrick stuff.
@AwesomeFP66
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Surprised that the Taylor Swift dancing in the lightning song wasn’t there.
@Sentient_Cabbage
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
I love when I agree with Mic The Snare because it validates my music taste. I also think The Cure is Olivia Rodrigo’s best song yet. It somehow feels sad and depressing while also feeling bold and triumphant.
@displaychanger
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
You should have shouted out Electric Callboy’s “Let the Good Times Roll” – that’s been my personal song of the summer!
@Sentient_Cabbage
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Dude that Samsung galaxy ringtone and alarm tone has me craning my neck every 2 and a half minutes
@knife-chase
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
This 80s pop throwback sound has lasted longer than the 1980s did. It's surprising anyone still finds it fresh.
@obielaxin
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Ball Square mentioned let's goooo
RIP Taco Party 🌮
@milesbaillie1011
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Dude said he preferred Joker 2 and I just had to stop right there
@Stella-iW123
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
bro who is ella langley
@MarySunburn
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Shabang by Drake is only beloved for the Hickory Dickory Dock meme
@MarySunburn
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Classy pop fans listen to albums now. While everyone toils here with Drake, we enjoy L’Rain, Portraits of Tracy and Rachel Chinouriri.
@namfow
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
A genuine snare mic 👏👏
@caoisekamay1175
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
"this plate of broccoli is actually hiding… cocaine" actually got me to laugh out loud, props
@notshinjiikari
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
most top 20 lists are just tiktok anime edits for 20 year olds who got interested with jjk chainsaw mans and gta 6 with music playing in the background. what a total disaster.
@amanwithaperm5142
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Boston higher than stupid song and earrings might be my 13th reason
@machina-iscariot
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
so shocked and betrayed by the number 1 when Olivia Dean was put so low twice
@connorherron8607
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
You made a mistake-Good 4 U was the third single off of Sour. Second single was Deja Vu.
@pokefandylan2117
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
30:58 I remember most of the songs off of Midnights, but I only remember a few off of TTPD
@pokefandylan2117
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
14:18 POKOPIA MENTIONED HELL YEAH
@pokefandylan2117
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
8:30 reminds me of the title “Silly Love Songs” and how it’s dropped in the song
@meggi5398
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
sombr is AWESOME idc what anyone says. 12 to 12 and homewrecker are bangers and he has just started his career!!! I'm so excited to see what he comes out with in the future and how he evolves. Not all his songs stuck out or landed with me but it is obvious that he shows great promise.
"Sombr is the future- he does it all on his own, and he doesn't need that AI. The kids will be fine!" – Taylor Swift
@Blobwashere
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
The jennie remix of dracula worsens the song imo, og is just better
@kennet7837
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
35:22 Actually, it's more reminiscent of the 90s, clearly influenced by "Disarm" (Smashing Pumpkins) and "Everlong" (Foo Fighters).
@meggi5398
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
28:47 what about hey impala whats up
@agressapenguin6289
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Hey Ive been watching you a long time, It is a little obscure but do you think you could look into a video about mount eerie/Phil elverum, hes my favorite musician of all time and he has such an intresting story and discography. Love you Mr. Snare!
@jjbanks492
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
these videos are a great way for me to remember how deep under a rock i am in the world of mainstream music
@iblitz95
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
“Choosin’ Texas”? I’m choosing a different radio station.
@MaxMax-zo9vq
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
NANGS VINDICATION
@LoraK31
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
The lack of "Ain't In LA" by Adela is staggering
@legal_repeat
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
34:57 i swear to god as soon as you said "serving broccoli", i said "there's cocaine in it"
@hagenseah4306
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
this is one of the lists of all time, that's for sure
@JockJunior
August 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Poor Jonas Brothers with the stray smh
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