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

All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version)Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift – All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version) – Recorded at Long Pond Studios

Taylor Swift, an American singer-songwriter who is also extremely popular in Japan.

As the title suggests, her “All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version)” is an arrangement of the 2012 song “All Too Well,” reimagined with the theme of a “sad girl in autumn.” The vintage-tinged piano tone pairs exquisitely with her wistful vocals, evoking a nostalgic autumn atmosphere.

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Francis ForeverMitski

Mitski – Francis Forever (Official Audio)

Some of you who had a fun summer might be feeling a sense of emptiness now that autumn has arrived.

That’s why I want to introduce “Francis Forever.” It’s a song performed by singer-songwriter Mitski.

Under the gentle autumn sunlight, it reflects on a summer spent with a loved one and contrasts it with the loneliness of autumn.

Combined with her powerful vocals, it’s truly heart-wrenching.

By the way, there’s an acoustic version available on YouTube, and that one’s highly recommended too.

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AutumnBen&Ben

Ben&Ben – Autumn | Official Lyric Video

Ben&Ben is an indie folk-pop band that enjoys immense popularity in the Philippines.

With a sound that feels nostalgic and warm, they’re a captivating group that wins listeners’ hearts.

Among their works, a song perfect for autumn is this ballad, whose gentle melody sinks deep into the heart.

It was reportedly written by the frontman based on the loneliness of a long-distance relationship felt during their North American tour, and its aching resonance conveys the growing longing for someone you can’t meet.

Released in November 2023, the track is included on the album “The Traveller Across Dimensions.” It also features on the soundtrack of the Filipino drama “Can’t Buy Me Love,” making it a beloved song that many people relate to.

On a slightly chilly night, try listening while thinking of someone dear to you.

AutumnBombay Bicycle Club

Autumn

It features a guitar riff that stirs the restlessness of youth and a somewhat wistful melodic line.

Bombay Bicycle Club, a British band grounded in indie rock, shifts their sound with each album toward folk or electronica.

Their debut came with the 2009 album “I Had the Blues But I Shook Them Loose,” which includes a track titled after autumn.

The album was made as the members were finishing their student lives and beginning to devote themselves fully to music.

It feels as if their fresh sensibility—akin to an initial creative impulse—has been distilled into the band’s exhilarating sound.

Subtle emotions—nostalgia for passing seasons and a vague anxiety about the future—overlap with the clear autumn air, stirring the listener’s heart.

It’s a track that seems to quietly keep you company on contemplative autumn nights.

OctoberBroken Bells

Broken Bells – October (Audio)

Broken Bells is a rock duo formed by The Shins’ frontman and renowned producer Danger Mouse.

Their sound is striking, centered on genres like alternative rock and space pop.

Among their works, there’s a track from their debut album “Broken Bells,” released in March 2010, that feels perfect for autumn listening.

Its somewhat wistful yet beautiful melody evokes images of fall sunsets and clear night skies.

The song seems to capture nostalgia for time gone by and the delicate emotions that sway with the changing seasons, carried by an airy, floating soundscape.

With vocals that ache in a tender way, it’s a nostalgic piece through and through.

If you love The Beatles’ timeless melodies and a slightly psychedelic sonic palette, be sure to give it a listen.