[2026] Songs to listen to in November: masterpieces of late autumn, autumn songs.
By the time November arrives, autumn deepens, and you can gradually sense the approach of winter from the scenery and the atmosphere of the city.
As autumn draws to a close, what kind of songs do you feel like listening to? In this article, we’ve gathered many tracks that will keep you company through autumn’s sentimental mood and those moments when you feel a little lonely.
Whether you’re feeling a bit down or want to savor autumn’s calm, mellow hours, we hope you find a favorite song that’s just right.
Let’s fully enjoy the last days of autumn and welcome winter!
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[2026] Songs to Listen to in November: Late-Autumn Classics, Autumn Tunes (61–70)
Moon-viewing ReverieAile The Shota
Released in October 2025, this work by Aile The Shota is an autumn love song born from his first collaboration with Koichi Tsutaya.
Set against a city bathed in moonlight, it portrays a love so devoted it feels like the self might disappear.
The earnest wish—“If it means being loved by you, I don’t mind changing my shape”—is likened to the way the moon shines only when lit by the sun and to the evening primrose that blooms and withers in a single night.
The calm soundscape woven by piano and strings, along with Aile The Shota’s delicate vocals, are captivating.
It’s a perfect listen for quietly soaking in music on long autumn nights.
River of LightSuga Shikao
Released on October 27, 2004, this track perfectly matches the feeling of autumn fading into winter.
It’s steeped in Suga Shikao’s signature nostalgic atmosphere—utterly enchanting.
The image of a line of car headlights likened to a “river of light” gives it a touch of romance.
It also seems to reflect the emotions of someone still caught up in a past love, which many men might especially relate to.
It’s truly remarkable how such ordinary, everyday scenes can be portrayed so beautifully.
Aki-loveJuliet
Under their Love Series, Juliet has released songs named after the four seasons.
Among them, “Aki Love” is a piece filled with encouragement for a friend.
Juliet is a three-woman vocal group, and this is a track that makes you want to lose yourself in the harmony of their voices.
They stand by a friend who’s struggling, urging, “You don’t have to hold it in—tell me everything,” offering comfort and motivation that invigorates the listener as well.
It’s a song you’ll want to play when seasonal shifts or life changes have you feeling down.
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
Included on the 2019 album “A View on Lambda,” this song became emblematic of God Does Not Play Dice, reaching many hearts through social media.
Guided by a dreamlike intro, the lyrics overflow with feelings for someone you can no longer meet.
The world where the pain and warmth of an irreplaceable loss continue to linger overlaps perfectly with the air of late autumn.
The contrast between delicate piano and a weighty band sound—quiet and explosive—grips the listener’s heart and won’t let go.
It’s a song that stays with you on nights when you can’t help but think of someone, wrapping gently around that loneliness.
I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog
This song is by Saucy Dog, a three-piece rock band that overcame a crisis when, at one point, only vocalist-guitarist Shinya Ishihara remained, and whose down-to-earth worldview now has strong support.
It’s included on their second album, “Take Me,” and the opening—marked by a striking guitar arpeggio—carries a wistful tone.
The lyrics, which express regret over not being able to convey one’s feelings through words or actions despite deeply caring for a partner, are something many men in particular may relate to.
It’s a sentimental number, perfect for the season when autumn deepens and a wintry chill begins to set in.
sentimentalHirai Ken
A heartbreakingly sad breakup ballad that I highly recommend for this increasingly chilly season.
It’s a song by singer-songwriter Ken Hirai, included on his sixth album SENTIMENTALovers, released in 2004.
The tune and melody are gentle, and that very ease on the ears makes the lyrical message pierce the heart all the more.
You want them to feel the same way you do…
it makes your chest ache.
It’s a masterpiece best savored alone, giving it your full attention.
Like this tonightaimyon
When the cold sets in, the feeling of loneliness really deepens, doesn’t it? Listening to this at times like that might make you even more sentimental.
It’s a song by Aimyon, the singer-songwriter known for hits like “Marigold” and “Naked Heart,” released in 2018 as her sixth single.
It became a hot topic when it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Weakest Beast” (Kemononinarenai Watashitachi).
The lyrics capture those thoughts you end up having even when you don’t want to think about them—and you can’t help but relate.