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[2025] A Lineup of Next-Generation Artists! Autumn Songs 20-Somethings Should Hear

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!
Freelance music writerTakashi Hoshino
I’m Takashi Hoshino, a freelance writer currently juggling work with parenting. I’ve been playing guitar for over 20 years since I first picked it up when I started high school, and I’m still active in a band today. Ever since I began playing, I’ve been drawn to hard rock and heavy metal, and I enjoy intense music, whether Japanese or Western. At the same time, I keep in mind something I was told long ago: “If you want to play rock, you should know more than just rock!” With that in my heart, I make a point of listening to a wide range of genres every day. My experience as a writer is still growing, but I’ll keep working hard to recommend all kinds of music to as many people as possible!

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.

[2025] A lineup of next-generation artists! Autumn songs we want people in their 20s to hear (21–30)

glowing madder-redAimer

Aimer “Akane Sasu” MUSIC VIDEO (FULL ver.)

Akane-sasu Aimer

It’s a song with an impressive jazzy, bluesy arrangement, chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime Natsume’s Book of Friends Go.

The single released in November 2016 also includes a live recording of Kataomoi.

Beginning with autumnal imagery, the lyrics beautifully depict the transience of meetings and farewells.

The distinctive husky voice and bittersweet melody are sure to resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a ballad packed with Aimer’s charm—one to savor on a long autumn night.

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PrologueUru

[Official] Uru “Prologue” YouTube ver. — Theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Chugakusei Nikki (Junior High School Diary)”

Prologue Uru

This work is characterized by lyrics that depict delicate emotions and a melody that resonates deeply.

Chosen as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Chugakusei Nikki,” it was released as a single in December 2018.

Centered on the complex emotions that accompany love, it conveys both heartache and tenderness.

Uru’s clear, translucent vocals sink deeply into the listener’s heart.

The lyrics, which subtly capture the emotional nuances of someone in love, are sure to resonate with people in their twenties who are struggling with romance.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to quietly on a long autumn night.

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Harvest Moon&TEAM

&TEAM ‘Jyuugoya’ Official MV

Harvest Moon & TEAM

A new single featuring a soothing melody that evokes the autumn night sky.

Produced by David Stewart, the track was released digitally on October 23, 2024.

It’s the third installment in a series themed around the four seasons, with a sound that reflects Britpop influences.

The lyrics, which resonate deeply, overlay feelings of friendship and dreams with the imagery of the Harvest Moon.

The animated music video also drew attention.

It’s recommended listening when you want to strive toward your dreams or feel a connection with someone special.

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Crazy Party Night ~Revenge of the Pumpkin~Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Crazy Party Night-Pumpkins Strike Back- Official Music Video

Crazy Party Night ~The Counterattack of the Pumpkin~ Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

With its Halloween theme, the song stands out for its poppy, catchy sound.

Produced by Yasutaka Nakata, it captures a festival-like atmosphere, and its rhythmic phrases put listeners in a joyful mood.

Released on September 2, 2015, the track was also used as Coca-Cola’s Halloween campaign song.

In the music video, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu appears as a TV reporter and wanders into a world that’s both pop and horror, unfolding a unique story.

It’s a perfect pick when you want to hype up a Halloween party or costume event.

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Sea urchin and chestnutI wish it could stay midnight forever.

ZUTOMAYO – Uni and Chestnut (Audio Track)

Sea urchin and chestnuts—Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.

With their translucent vocals and narrative-rich lyrics, ZUTOMAYO (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni) delivers a track that vividly captures the feeling of autumn.

Released in November 2018, the song is also included on the album “Tadashii Itsuwari kara no Kishō” (Awakening from a Proper Falsehood).

Using food as a metaphor, it delicately portrays the distance between loved ones and the struggle for self-realization, resonating deeply with listeners.

This piece is especially recommended for people in their twenties who wrestle with complex emotions and relationships.

Why not spend a long autumn night listening alone and taking time to reflect on yourself?

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osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)Aina the End

Aina The End – Osmanthus [Official Music Video]

Kinmokusei Aina the End

This song uses the autumn-evoking scent of osmanthus as its motif to portray the bittersweetness and loneliness of love.

Aina The End’s distinctive husky voice beautifully conveys the complex emotions.

Included on the album “THE END,” the track was released on February 3, 2021, with Aina herself handling both lyrics and composition.

The music video, directed by filmmaker Kyotaro Hayashi, is also striking for its dreamlike atmosphere.

It’s a must-listen for people in their twenties who are struggling with love or life.

I recommend immersing yourself in it alone on a long autumn night.

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I was looking at the moon.Kenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – I Was Looking at the Moon / Moongazing

Kenshi Yonezu, who was looking at the moon.

Written as the theme song for the popular game FINAL FANTASY XVI with its grand narrative, this piece radiates Kenshi Yonezu’s deep affection.

Its ethereal arrangement and lyrics about longing for someone far away brim with a power that moves listeners, even those unfamiliar with the game.

Crafted in full immersion with the game’s world, the song heightens the sense of being drawn into the story.

It’s an emotional number you’ll want to hear alone on a quiet night.

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