Recommended Western music for autumn: popular autumn songs and hidden gems [2026]

SleepThe Roots

The Roots “Sleep”

Let me introduce “Sleep,” a song widely praised for its deep message.

It’s a work by the American hip-hop group The Roots, crafted with a blues-like feel.

The lyrics liken the falling of dead leaves to the singer’s own transformation.

Interpretations vary: some say the song focuses on life on the streets, others see it as a severing of ties with the past, or perhaps both.

First, give it a listen and see what images it evokes for you.

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yamamoto

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Two Punks In Lovebülow

bülow – Two Punks In Love (Vertical Video)

A song by bülow, a singer from the Netherlands born in 2000, whose vocals are astonishingly simple and clear—unadorned and effortlessly relaxed.

Despite the extremely simple musical structure, the emotions and feelings within transcend nationality and language to speak to us.

There is a raw, unfiltered beauty in this music that delights ears tired of overly elaborate sounds.

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Murakami Shinpei

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SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire – September (Official HD Video)

The moment you hear that chorus melody with its gorgeous falsetto, most people will probably think, “Oh, I know this song.” It’s a massive hit by Earth, Wind & Fire, a funk band emblematic of the 1970s that achieved worldwide success, including in Japan.

It’s one of the band’s signature tracks and a true classic that’s always cited as one of the most famous disco songs in the world.

Interestingly, when you look at the lyrics, the song is actually about a man and a woman who meet in September and reunite in December.

In other words, September is sung about purely in reminiscence.

That said, if you want to spend the autumn season bright and cheerful, let this song’s funky rhythm blow away any melancholy vibes!

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KOH-1

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Lost On YouLP

LP – Lost On You (Live)

LP’s “Lost on You,” by the American singer-songwriter, is a perfect song for the melancholic, nostalgic feel of autumn.

It’s the title track from the 2015 album Lost on You, which became a huge hit across Europe, especially in Italy and France.

LP’s slightly husky yet powerful vocals pair well with the organic instrumentation, creating a distinctive soundscape.

The lyrics, which look back on a love that has ended and lament that “the you from those days is gone,” are achingly sad.

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Hamada Takuya

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Ramble OnLed Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin – Ramble On (Official Audio)

Led Zeppelin, the legendary rock band that debuted with Led Zeppelin in 1969.

Ramble On, included on Led Zeppelin II released the same year, is a number inspired by the British fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings, whose poetic world fits perfectly with autumn.

In particular, the opening line, “’T was in the darkest depths of Mordor,”—wait, rather, “’T was the autumn leaves falling on the path when I was still there”—evokes an autumn landscape in the mind and is truly captivating.

Why not spend a special autumn moment with this song?

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Yuuki

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