The music we can't wait to listen to in 2026
Today on Commotion, music journalists Emilie Hanskamp, Richie Assaly and Reanna Cruz join host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to discuss the big albums to look forward to in 2026.
Music journalists Emilie Hanskamp, Richie Assaly and Reanna Cruz talk big release dates and industry trends
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2026 has only just begun, but it is already shaping up to be a big year in music.
With long-awaited albums from artists like Charli XCX and Robyn, to industry trends around AI, music streaming and ticket pricing, there's a lot to watch out for — and maybe even get excited about.
Today on Commotion, music journalists Emilie Hanskamp, Richie Assaly and Reanna Cruz join host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to discuss what music we should be paying attention to, and what we can expect to see from the industry in the coming months.
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You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.
Panel produced by Stuart Berman.