40 Breaks Tracks of the Year 2026 (So Far)

The latest episode of ConnectFM: Breaks Tracks of 2026 (So Far) is now available via SoundCloud and Spotify.
Our Best Tracks of the Year 2026 (So Far) series continues with a special edition dedicated entirely to the world of Breaks.

Discover a carefully curated selection of standout tracks, fresh discoveries, and immersive sounds spanning Electro Breaks, Progressive Breaks, Acid Breaks, and other closely related styles. Showcasing both established names and exciting emerging talent, this collection reflects the diversity, creativity, and forward momentum of today’s Breaks scene.

Already proving to be a landmark year for the genre, 2026 has delivered an abundance of innovative productions. From driving rhythms and atmospheric textures to intricate melodies and forward-thinking club energy, these are the tracks helping define the sound of Progressive Breaks and beyond.

The 40 Breaks Tracks of the Year 2026 (So Far) brings together standout artists from across the electronic music landscape alongside producers you may be discovering for the very first time, offering a snapshot of the genre’s most exciting releases so far this year.

Featuring artists including Amirali, Tristan Arp, Theiz, Martin Kohlstedt, Static Guru, Future Self, Matty Wright, Francesca Payne, Klangkarussell, Dante, Latex Zebra, Mista Twist, Steven Flynn, Rhys Bowler, Mike Bentley, Jon Towell, Tom Banner, Ryn Kalos, Kaleidoscop, ISO3, and many more.

Dive into the full radio mix on SoundCloud, or explore our updated Melodic & Breaks playlist on Spotify—your essential soundtrack for the best Breaks and melodic sounds of summer 2026.

Listen to the full Radio Mix as played on ConnectFM, the non-vocal version, curated by Doogie.

The Best of Breaks 2026: Top 40 Tracks so far
Mix order:

1. Kiki – Seastar Seagull
2. Rosbeh & Bruno Roth – Movimiento (Original Mix)
3. Posture – Free
4. Cabinet Meeting – Local Abalone
5. Hooked On Phonics Cortese Remix Giltone
6. Holo – Thunder [Houseum Records]
7. Static Guru – Just Out Of Reach [PROGNOSIS]
8. JESUSLOVESACID feat. Red Pig Flower – Verbal [Rhythm Cult]
9. R.E.E.V. – Disassociate

More: 40 Melodic Tracks of 2026 so far

10. Future Self – Open Mentat Remix SC
11. Origin of X & SONAS – Gravity Void (Original Mix) [ASTIRbreaks]
12. Matty Wright, Francesca Payne – Until Tomorrow (Instrumental Mix) [Critical Elements]
13. Dimuth K – Footsteps ft. Amarsha Tissera (Extended Mix) [Musique de Lune]
14. Elle Jae – Until We Meet Again (Original Mix) [Warn The Neighbors]
15. Jon Towell – Kasado (Retroid Remix)
16. Tom Banner – Too Late (Extended Mix) [Musique de Lune]
17. IADI – Dreamstate
18. Klangkarussell – Ride (MVCA Remix)
19. OFF META – First Light [FOXTROTALPHA RECORDINGS]
20. Dante – Choices
21. Richie Blacker, No_4mat – You Think You Know Me
22. Latex Zebra, Mista Twist – Exosphere
23. Steven Flynn – Shifting – (Mista Twist & Latex Zebra Remix)
24. Doug Crawford – Downloaded for Richie Hawtin (‘Not For Me’ Breaks Mix)
25. Zy Khan – The Way We Used To Dance
26. One Week (UK) – Sadly Happy (Marc Swan Remix)
27. Vakula – Break Time

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28. Alan Nieves – Apologize
29. Rhys Bowler – Junius
30. Mike Bentley – Holding On (Ryn Kalos Remix)
31. Kaleidoscop – Chatter
32. ISO3 – Euphonic Transmission (Amirali Shattered Transmission Mix)
33. Mastrapa – Threshold
34. Unspecial – Digital Underclass (Original Mix)
35. execunit – World Domination
36. Tristan Arp – Wish Server
37. pdqb – Mäckchen (Annie Hall Remix)
38. not even noticed – 11 bowed
39. Theiz – Sunrise Dub
40. Martin Kohlstedt – YOR

Stay tuned for more Best of 2026 So Far special editions as we continue exploring the defining sounds, scenes, and trends shaping the year in music.

Listen and Follow the Best of Melodic & Breaks 2026 Spotify Playlist

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Listen to the best Tracks of 2026 so far

Chill 4 Real: Tracks of the Year (so far) here
Electronic: Tracks of 2026 (so far) here
Disco House: Tracks of 2026 (so far) here
House: Tracks of 2026 (so far) here
Melodic: Tracks of 2026 (so far) here

Photo/Cover by Peter Olexa