Clash Magazine has published its mid-year list of the 60 best albums of 2026, spanning genres from jazz and pop to electronic, R&B, folk and rap. The list, compiled by the magazine's staff and contributors, highlights releases from January to July, mixing breakthrough newcomers with veteran musicians and including some long-form projects and mixtapes alongside traditional albums.

Featured entries include Alewya's debut "Zero", a genre-blending record recorded over four years; Jalen Ngonda's "Doctrine of Love", a soul-influenced follow-up to his debut; Olivia Rodrigo's break-up album "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love"; and "The Pleasure Is Yours" by GENA, a collaboration between Liv.e and Karriem Riggins. The full list runs to 60 titles, with each entry accompanied by a short critical write-up from a named Clash contributor.

– Clash's mid-2026 list names 60 standout albums released between January and July.
– Highlights include Alewya's "Zero", Jalen Ngonda's "Doctrine of Love" and Olivia Rodrigo's break-up record.
– The selection spans genres including jazz, pop, electronic, R&B, folk and rap.