SONGS OF SUMMER 2026 SPOTIFY. Comment what your favorite is!

Spotify's predictions for the Songs of Summer 2026 are here, and there are some fascinating contenders across pop, rap, country, dance, and everything in between. I'm talking about the rise of tracks like "hate that I made you love me," "drop dead," and "Janice STFU," why artists such as Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, Drake, and Zara Larsson could dominate the next few months, and how the idea of a summer anthem has evolved beyond just feel-good party music. From the emotional pull of "Babydoll" and "Earrings" to the dancefloor energy of "New Religion" and "DANCE…," plus country standouts like "Choosin' Texas" and "Kingdom of Fear," there's a huge range of sounds competing to define the season. I'm also looking at the growing influence of global hits like "Kakalika" and "CHÉVERE," the role of streaming and social media in creating unexpected smash hits, and which songs I think have the best chance of becoming the soundtrack to summer 2026. Most importantly, I want to know which song you're backing to take the crown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices