As the leaves start turning an ever-surprising number of shades of orange and red, there’s something about autumn that just begs for the perfect playlist.
Music has an amazing way of capturing that cosy autumn vibe, the feeling of pulling on your favourite oversized jumper, making yourself a mug of tea, and everything suddenly feeling a bit more settled. Whether you’re watching the rain through the window, shuffling through piles of crunchy leaves, or just enjoying having an excuse to stay in when the evenings get darker earlier, there are perfect playlists to accompany the vibe.
If getting into the autumn mood is all about embracing those comforting rituals, the right songs can really set the scene. I can’t stop eating hearty soup at this time of year, for instance, so when I’m cooking, reading with a blanket pulled up to my chin, or just pottering about at home glad I’m not in the gales and rain outside, the best autumn tracks are the ones that capture that mood that bridges between summer’s energy winding down and winter’s quiet settling in.
The brilliant thing about autumn music is that it can be pretty much anything that feels right for the season, whatever makes you want to light a few candles or bake an apple crumble.
As the days get shorter and the mornings get frostier, these playlists – all made by real people, not algorithms – are here to keep you company through all the moody, beautiful moments. (And the drizzly and grey ones, too, let’s face it.)
So here, for every autumn mood possible, some tunes to get you through the current darkness. Whether you’re into vintage tunes, need songs to revise to for your exams, crave a specific genre like indie or pop, or want an autumn mood defined entirely by Taylor Swift, scroll down to pick the one that suits your current mood the best.
Vintage Autumn Playlist by mesganab7
Taylor Swift Autumn by campbell renee
NYC Autumn Jazz by Sound of Script
Classical Autumn by HalidonMusic
Autumnal Indie Folk by Arch
Songs that Feel like Fall by danielle
Autumn Indie by Melina Wunderbar
Autumn Classics by Kellie
Autumn revision playlist by imogen
Autumn indie pop and rock by Eve !!
Autumn Playlist by torii
Pop girl autumn by Robynfmitchell
Sexy autumnal vibes by Tashachak
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