Recommended Western Music for Autumn: Popular Autumn Songs and Hidden Gems [2025]

False ConfidenceNoah Kahan

Noah Kahan – False Confidence (Official Music Video)

An American folk-pop singer-songwriter born on January 1, 1997.

Noah Kahan debuted in 2017.

In 2018, Kahan made his debut on the music program hosted by comedian Stephen Colbert, where he performed his single “Hurt Somebody.” The song is included on his 2019 album Busyhead.

Be Your ManRhys Lewis

Rhys Lewis – Be Your Man (Lyric Video)

Over the delicate piano of the intro rides a lyrical male vocal, and I imagine many were instantly moved by this beginning.

It’s a song by the British singer-songwriter Rhys Lewis, and its contrasting yet highly effective arrangement leaves a lasting impression.

It represents a kind of love song that you don’t often hear in Japan.

Anywhere Away from HereRag’n’Bone Man & P!nk

Rag’n’Bone Man, P!NK – Anywhere Away from Here (Official Video)

The collaboration between the late-blooming, rugged singer Rag’n’Bone Man and American singer-songwriter P!NK is the song “Anywhere Away from Here.” It’s included on Rag’n’Bone Man’s 2021 album “Life by Misadventure,” which reached No.

1 on the UK Albums Chart.

With its piano-driven sound and lyrics that recall a time when we were fearless, it’s a bittersweet track that’s perfect for the autumn season, when we’re prone to feeling sentimental.

Leaves That Are GreenSimon&Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel – Leaves That Are Green

This is a classic folk-rock song that evokes the ambience of autumn.

Through the image of leaves changing from green to brown, it expresses the passage of time and the fading of youth.

Simon & Garfunkel’s clear, beautiful harmonies and the melancholic lyrics resonate deeply.

Included on the 1966 album “Sounds of Silence,” the song was written by Paul Simon when he was 21.

Its light, distinctive electric harpsichord tones make it perfect for an autumn evening.

It’s recommended for those who, while sensing the transience of life, want to welcome the start of a new season with a positive outlook.

Harvest MoonNeil Young

Neil Young – Harvest Moon [Official Music Video]

The title track from the 20th album by Canadian musician Neil Young, released in 1992.

In addition to guitar, its colorful sound features banjo, piano, and pump organ! It was covered in 2012 by Poolside from Los Angeles.

October RoadJames Taylor

October Road

This is a perfect song for the melancholy autumn season by James Taylor, one of America’s greatest singer-songwriters.

The title track from the album of the same name, released in August 2002, is a heartwarming number centered on themes of nostalgia and a journey of self-discovery.

Taylor’s gentle acoustic guitar and his vocals—conveying intimacy and vulnerability—resonate deeply with listeners.

The protagonist’s travels in search of past memories and lost parts of himself overlap with a longing to return to a simple, peaceful life.

The image of stepping away from the noise of the city to find solace in nature is something many can relate to.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to leisurely by the window at autumn dusk.

Forever AutumnLake of Tears

Forever Autumn

As a tear-jerking song perfect for autumn, I’d like to introduce “Forever Autumn.” It’s a track by the Swedish metal band Lake of Tears, dedicated to a member who passed away.

A gentle ballad, it gives voice to the sorrow of autumn days.

The somewhat pained vocals make it all the more moving.

By the way, the album of the same name that includes this song features other autumn-themed tracks as well.

Why not listen to them together?