[2026] A lineup of next-generation artists! Autumn songs we want people in their 20s to hear
When people in their twenties are asked about songs that evoke autumn, what tracks come to mind? Many in their twenties—who likely came of age around 2010—are close in age to artists often labeled as the new generation.
Autumn songs tend to have many sentimental themes, and you may find yourself resonating in real time with the emotions of the artists who created them.
So this time, we’re introducing autumn songs we recommend for people in their twenties.
We’ve also included the latest releases, so take a moment to soak them in and savor the season.
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[2026] A Lineup of Next-Generation Artists! Autumn Songs 20-Somethings Should Hear (1–10)
MapleŌmori Motoki
On long autumn nights, do you ever feel a touch of loneliness? Embracing that sentimental mood is a duet featuring singer-songwriter Miku Motomatsu, crafted by Motoki Omori, frontman of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Included on his solo EP “Midnight,” released in August 2021, this track captures the delicate emotional shifts between a man and a woman so vividly it feels like they’re unfolding right before your eyes.
The bittersweet mix of anxiety and anticipation when you arrange to meet someone you like may resonate with your own experiences as you listen.
It’s a heartwarming number that was also chosen as the theme song for an ABEMA dating show.
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Saucy Dog is a three-piece rock band known for relatable lyrics and emotive vocals.
Released digitally in January 2022, this track candidly expresses a heart swaying between ideals and reality.
The opening dives straight in without an intro, and the driving beat exceeding 200 BPM seems to amplify the protagonist’s impatience.
With lyrics portraying the melancholy of comparing yourself to others in the season scented with fragrant olive, it’s likely to resonate with many people in their twenties.
The song was chosen as the theme for the WOWOW original drama “Ryunosuke Kamiki’s Day Off” and is included on their 6th mini-album, “Sunny Bottle.” It’s a rock tune that accompanies a sentimental autumn—one to play when you’re struggling with being yourself.
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Triggered by the scents of autumn, this song tells a bittersweet story that recalls parting with someone dear.
Created by Kujira—also known as a Vocaloid producer—and featuring singer Ado, it delicately traces the protagonist’s helpless emotions as they struggle to regain peace, set against an urban, chill electronic sound.
Ado’s voice, blending hardness and clarity, sharpens that cool, lingering pain.
Released in December 2019, the track was later included on the album “Nerenai Yoru ni Curtain wo Akete” (“Open the Curtain on Sleepless Nights”).
It was also added to a popular rhythm game, and continues to be widely listened to.
It’s perfect for those long autumn nights when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood.
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This is a track by Mossa that sings of pure feelings for a loved one, hidden behind a tough exterior.
Released in February 2023, the song was chosen as the theme for the drama “My Beautiful Man” Season 2 and the film “My Beautiful Man: eternal.” Despite its upbeat, pleasant rhythm, the lyrics—depicting clumsy yet straightforward love—leave a strong impression.
The portrayal of that frustrating emotion—putting on a brave face while secretly yearning to be loved—tightens the chest.
It’s a song I’d recommend for long autumn nights to those who want to sink into a sentimental mood.
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With its lively beat and exotic sound, the track perfectly matches Ado’s overwhelming vocal power and captivates listeners.
Released digitally in September 2023 as a collaboration song for Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween event “Halloween Horror Nights,” it became a major hit.
Its highly message-driven lyrics celebrating diversity and freedom have resonated especially with the younger generation.
It’s an energetic EDM tune that’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke.