Classic and popular Western songs to listen to in October 2025

RunawaysThe Killers

The Killers – Runaways

The Killers are a four-piece band known for their distinctive new wave sound with heavy use of synthesizers.

Since they’re a globally famous band, many of you have probably heard of them.

Released in 2012, Runaways is a track that showcases their signature electric sound.

The verses have a darker melody, but the energy surges as soon as the chorus hits.

It’s a perfect pick for autumn parties!

R.I.P. 2 My YouthThe Neighbourhood

The Neighbourhood – R.I.P. 2 My Youth (Official Video)

A ballad by the American rock band The Neighbourhood.

It depicts the climb from childhood to adulthood—perhaps capturing the feelings of a slightly precocious teenager.

As summer ends and autumn begins, it’s a perfect, mellow sound for a calmer season.

While the tempo is relaxed, the lyrics are expressed with a machine-gun-like density of words, perhaps influenced by hip-hop.

Enjoy this modern take on a mixed-genre sound.

October & AprilThe Rasmus with Anette Olzon

The Rasmus with Anette Olzon – October & April (Official Music Video)

This song beautifully captures an autumnal mood with a melancholic atmosphere.

The dramatic world created by the duet between The Rasmus and Anette Olzon is striking.

Released in November 2009, the track is included on The Rasmus’s best-of album “Best of 2001–2009.” The lyrics, which liken the contrasting seasons of October and April to a man and a woman, evoke complex romantic dynamics as autumn deepens.

It’s perfect as background music for enjoying the charms of fall—whether leaf peeping or relaxing in a café.

A recommended track for those who want to feel autumn’s arrival and spend some time in quiet reflection.

i hate u, i love ugnash ft. olivia o’brien

gnash – i hate u, i love u ft. olivia o’brien (music video)

A track by Los Angeles singer-producer Gnash, created in collaboration with Bay Area singer-songwriter Olivia O’Brien.

It’s a piano ballad that sings about the aftermath of a breakup.

It reached No.

1 on the charts in Australia and Israel, and made the Top 10 in many countries including the United States, Belgium, and the Czech Republic.

October SongAmy Winehouse

October Song

October Song, sung by Amy Winehouse, is a cool track with a unique groove that blends jazz and hip-hop.

It’s included on her debut album Frank, released in 2003, which reached No.

3 on the UK Albums Chart.

Midway through the song, it even incorporates a phrase from the jazz standard Lullaby of Birdland, adding a playful touch.

It’s a perfect song to listen to in the melancholic autumn season!

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.

When October GoesBarry Manilow

When October Goes

Here is a classic that elegantly paints the scenery of October—a heartfelt ballad perfect for the long, quiet nights of autumn.

Barry Manilow breathed life into lyrics left by the great Johnny Mercer.

Released in 1984, it reached No.

6 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

Featured on the album “2:00 AM Paradise Cafe,” the song evokes an emotional landscape that symbolizes the end of autumn and the beginning of winter.

With images like planes passing over smokey rooftops and children hurrying home, it captures the bittersweet feeling of bidding farewell to late October.

It’s best enjoyed on an autumn evening, listening by the window with a cup of coffee.