By the Zonagirante.com team @spinning zone
Cover art by Zonagirante Studio
(Sarcastic, irregular and absolutely inaccurate edition)
We've reached the penultimate edition of the year for Tonadas Actuales, that space where we still believe new music can bring some order to the chaos. While we enjoy this selection of fresh songs, 2026 creeps in stealthily, with all its political, cultural, and existential uncertainties ready to surprise us… or exhaust us.
So, in addition to the playlist, we've put together a short, sarcastic questionnaire to gauge how prepared—or resigned—you are for what's coming. Put on your headphones, take a deep breath, and have a laugh while the future waits for you.
1. Politics:
In 2026, what do you think will be more reliable?
a) Election polls.
b) Astrological predictions.
c) Your aunt's horoscope.
d) An empanada stored since 2024.
2. Music:
The musical phenomenon of the year will be:
a) An unexpected return of a band that swore to retire.
b) An AI-musician that gives better interviews than humans.
c) The new subgenre: post-everything with retrofuturistic vibes.
d) Whatever TikTok says, let's not kid ourselves.
3. Movies and TV series:
Which premiere will be the most talked about?
a) Another unnecessary sequel.
b) Another unnecessary prequel.
c) Another unnecessary true story.
d) A remake that nobody asked for but we'll see it anyway.
4. Society:
Will the big social debate of the year be about…?
a) The right to disconnect from work WhatsApp.
b) The new rules to avoid offending anyone (impossible).
c) The wave of people who want to “live off the grid”… and post it on social media.
d) How to survive family gatherings without talking about politics.
5. Technology:
The most disruptive invention of 2026 will be:
a) A cell phone that finally has a real battery.
b) An algorithm that looks at you and decides you need a vacation.
c) Augmented reality glasses that enhance your face in real time.
d) Nothing, it will all be just another subscription.
6. Pop culture:
The big battle of the year will be:
a) Who cancelled whom?
b) Which celebrity became “conscious”?
c) Which fandom crashed Twitter this month?
d) Which influencer has now decided to become a philosopher?
7. Economy:
What will be the dominant financial trend?
a) Living by bartering.
b) Buy less, because there isn't enough.
c) “I invest in experiences” (because there is no money).
d) All of the above.
8. Alternative music:
The million-dollar question: how many new genres will be born in 2026?
a) 14
b) 83
c) 1, but everyone will say that they invented it.
d) None, because everything is sampled from 1983.
9. Social networks:
The network of the year will be:
a) A new platform where everyone flees from the others.
b) The same garbage, with a different logo.
c) A space where you can speak without being canceled (myth).
d) Real life, according to some brave people.
10. Bonus:
What will be the most surprising thing about 2026?
a) That you finally have peace of mind.
b) That a politician keeps a promise.
c) That Spotify does not change its interface again.
d) None of the above. Let's keep expectations low.
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Will you find your new favorite song?
Today we're making a bet. Among the 40 new songs of Current Tunes, You're going to discover at least one song that you won't be able to get out of your head. Whether you like furious guitars, synthesizers that float like neon in the dark, or vocals that sound like midnight confessions, this playlist has one for you.
We invite you to explore it at your own pace, but with open ears. And if that song appears—the one that sticks, the one you repeat, the one that changes your mood or your day—let us know.
We're interested in knowing if we won the bet.
