Resonance of Twilight: Emo Western Songs Echoing at Summer’s End

That’s So TrueGracie Abrams

Gracie Abrams – That’s So True (Official Lyric Video)

September, when the summer bustle has faded and a certain melancholy lingers.

In this season, the song I want to listen to is by singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams, who was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

This track lays bare the complicated emotions many of us may know—lingering feelings for an ex after a breakup and jealousy toward their new partner.

Released in November 2024 from the deluxe edition of her album “The Secret of Us,” it reached No.

6 on the U.

S.

charts and earned her first-ever No.

1 in the U.

K.

The painfully honest feelings sung over a catchy melody seem to gently accompany a mind lost in thought on long autumn nights.

Give it a listen when you want to sink into sentimentality and reminisce about a summer romance.

Lose ControlTeddy Swims

Teddy Swims – Lose Control (Live)

Teddy Swims is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity for a musical style that blends elements of soul, country, and R&B.

Known for his soulful performances on YouTube, he’s earned strong support from many listeners with his deep, gritty voice and expressive delivery.

Among his works, this particular track is one I recommend when you want to sink into the wistful mood of early autumn.

It portrays the pain of a codependent relationship, in which loving your partner too much causes you to lose yourself.

Those addictive, can’t-live-without-you emotions are rendered dramatically through his powerful vocals.

The song is included on his album “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1),” released in June 2023, and it reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

As you savor the bittersweet feeling of summer’s end, why not immerse yourself in this profound world?

No One NoticedThe Marías

The Marías – No One Noticed (Visualizer)

September makes you want to sink into mellow music, as if to savor the fading bustle of summer.

Perfect for that season is a track by The Marías.

The Los Angeles–based indie pop band is known for their dreamy sound that blends jazz and psychedelic elements.

In this song, they delicately portray the loneliness and anxiety born from emotional distance with a lover, carried by María Zardoya’s gentle vocals.

The lyrics, which evoke the feeling that no one notices a heart aching to the point of madness, curiously harmonize with the wistfulness of early autumn.

Featured on their standout 2024 album Submarine, the track also drew attention when Billie Eilish highlighted it on social media, boosting its streams by more than 200%.

Put it on during a night spent reminiscing about summer, and let your thoughts wander.

Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under The Bridge [Official Music Video]

Even now, after the 2020s have passed, it remains a gem of a ballad by the world-famous rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, whose popularity shows no sign of fading.

Released in 1991 to massive success, it appears on the acclaimed masterpiece Blood Sugar Sex Magik—one of the most important albums in the band’s career—and when issued as a single, it reached No.

2 on the U.

S.

charts.

The moment John Frusciante’s iconic, dry-toned arpeggios ring out, you’re instantly drawn into the song’s unique world.

While the track itself isn’t explicitly themed around summer, the profound loneliness and sorrow in its lyrics resonate even more deeply when listened to at the end of the season.

LocationKhalid

Khalid – Location (Official Video)

This is the debut single released in 2016 by Khalid, a singer-songwriter from the United States.

Instead of an ambiguous relationship on social media, it expresses a distinctly modern, heartfelt desire to meet in person and deepen communication.

That straightforward wish—asking for someone’s location—resonates as it rides on his soulful vocals and a laid-back beat.

The track is the lead single from the acclaimed album American Teen and was nominated for Best R&B Song at the 60th Grammy Awards.

It’s perfect for a relaxed time with someone special on a summer evening—listening together might just bring the two of you closer.

Burning BlueMariah the Scientist

Mariah the Scientist – Burning Blue (Official Music Video)

Mariah the Scientist is an American singer with an unusual background—she majored in biology in college.

Released in May 2025, this work follows her album “To Be Eaten Alive” and made major waves by reaching No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

The imagery of a heart sealed in cold ice gradually melting in the heat of passionate love is deftly depicted through a contrast of fire and ice.

Her delicate yet powerful vocals, paired with a retro sound, sink deeply into the listener’s heart.

It’s the perfect listen on a summer evening when you want to indulge in a slightly sentimental mood—you’ll surely resonate with its bittersweet and beautiful world.

PUSH 2 STARTTyla

Tyla – PUSH 2 START (Official Music Video)

This is a track by Tyla, the South African artist who drew global attention with her 2024 Grammy win.

Featured on the deluxe edition Tyla+, an expansion of the acclaimed album Tyla, the song explores equality in romantic relationships.

With lyrics that tell a partner, “If we’re going to start something, show your worth through actions,” the confident protagonist comes vividly to life.

Its cool, smooth sound with Amapiano influences is perfect for a summer evening drive.

Maybe the secret to the best relationships is lifting each other up.

Why not take a positive step forward, believing in your own worth, while listening to this track?