[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 We Want People in Their 20s to Hear (11–20)
The Halloween pumpkin cracked.Hinatazaka46
On long autumn nights, you might feel like indulging in a touch of sentimentality—but how about a song that cheerfully blows that mood away? This number by a unit from the Keyakizaka46 era, the predecessor of Hinatazaka46, is a unique track that sets a bittersweet story—love ending on Halloween night—to an irresistibly bright disco sound.
Its four-on-the-floor rhythm and catchy melody will make you want to dance.
The song is included on the album “Hashiridasu Shunkan,” released in June 2018.
Autumn isn’t only about melancholy—this track might just remind you of that.
It’s also perfect as party BGM with friends.
I jumped into the pool in October.Keyakizaka46
Keyakizaka46 showcased expressive power that transcends the idol framework with a song carrying a serious message.
One track included on their best-of album released in October 2020, “An Instant Longer Than Eternity: We, Who Certainly Existed Back Then,” vividly portrays the impulses of youth compelling them toward out-of-season actions.
The image of breaking out of a dull classroom in search of freedom can also be felt as a desire to shatter dissatisfaction with the status quo and the sense of entrapment.
The song was also used in an AEON Card commercial and is known for the various twists and turns it went through before its release.
It’s a dramatic number that gives you a push on an autumn night when you’re wishing to change something.
I want to communicate with a bicycle bell.Ego Yuna
Yuna Ego, long loved as a member of SKE48 and now active as a solo artist, has released her milestone first solo song—a bittersweet number that vividly conjures an October morning on a chilly walk to school.
The joy of seeing someone you like, and the frustration of not being able to confess your feelings.
The image of entrusting those delicate emotions to the sound of a bicycle bell instead of words is truly heartrending.
Ego’s clear, translucent voice highlights the protagonist’s pure first love.
The track is included on SKE48’s single “I Found You From Back Then,” released in September 2021, and it was also featured on NHK’s international broadcast.
It’s a song that makes you want to overlay the crisp autumn air with sentimental memories of your youth.
TsukuyomiKing&Prince
An up-tempo dance number where the moon illuminates the loneliness hidden in the darkness of night.
Released in November 2022 as King & Prince’s 11th single, the song was used as the theme for the TBS Friday drama “Kurosagi.” The lyrics portray outsiders who deny love yet secretly long to be saved by it, mirroring the drama’s worldview.
The track’s bewitching sensuality is amplified by RIEHATA’s daring choreography and intense dance performance, further elevating its appeal.
The lyrics’ tangle of complex emotions captures the struggles of today’s youth and is sure to resonate.
I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo
A track by the four-piece rock band Atarayo.
Digitally released in March 2021, the song garnered a strong response on YouTube, significantly boosting the band’s profile.
It’s marked by its heartrending lyrics, polished sound, and Hitomi’s distinctive vocals.
Expressing the pain of heartbreak and love, the track offers an emotional soundscape that resonates deeply with listeners.
It’s the perfect number for solitary autumn nights or when you want to sink into a sentimental mood.