Classic and popular Western songs to listen to in October 2025

OctoberU2

October

“October” is a track by the Irish rock band U2, included on their self-titled second album released in 1981.

Compared to their debut album “Boy,” the album shows a broader musical range; although it didn’t produce any hit singles, it remains a well-regarded work.

“October” is a melancholy ballad centered on piano accompaniment, conveying a distinctly Irish sensibility.

It’s the perfect song to listen to when you’re feeling the bittersweet emotions of autumn.

October GreyThe Screaming Jets

The Screaming Jets – October Grey

It’s a classic autumn song steeped in melancholy and regret.

Released as a single in August 1997 by the Australian rock band The Screaming Jets, it’s included on the album World Gone Crazy.

Centered on themes of lost love and reflections on the past, it skillfully conveys the protagonist’s powerlessness and loneliness, making its melancholic mood a perfect match for the solitude of autumn.

Although it peaked at No.

55 on the ARIA chart and wasn’t a major commercial hit, it has become a deeply cherished track among the band’s fans.

A remastered version of the music video is also available on YouTube, offering visual enjoyment as well.

It’s an ideal song to listen to at autumn dusk while gazing out the window.

October SkiesMumford & Sons

Mumford & Sons – Mumford & Sons and National Geographic Present: October Skies

Autumn also has a slightly lonely atmosphere, doesn’t it? That’s why I’d like to introduce “October Skies.” It’s a song by the British pop band Mumford & Sons.

While they’re often known for a more lively style, this track features a quiet, piano-centered melody.

The lyrics depict someone gazing up at the October sky, thinking of a person they can no longer see.

It’s bittersweet, but it carries an uplifting message, so listening to it is sure to give you strength.

All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version)Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift – All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version) – Recorded at Long Pond Studios

Taylor Swift, an American singer-songwriter who is also extremely popular in Japan.

As the title suggests, her “All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version)” is an arrangement of the 2012 song “All Too Well,” reimagined with the theme of a “sad girl in autumn.” The vintage-tinged piano tone pairs exquisitely with her wistful vocals, evoking a nostalgic autumn atmosphere.

Sun It RisesFleet Foxes

Fleet Foxes – Sun Giant/Sun It Rises live In The Basement

A song included on the self-titled debut album released in 2008 by Fleet Foxes, a band from Seattle.

The album received high praise from many music critics and was certified Platinum in the UK and Gold in the US.

Bird SongM.I.A.

M.I.A. – Bird Song (Blaqstarr Remix/Audio)

A collaboration between M.

I.

A.

and Baltimore-based DJ Blaqstarr.

Her signature rap flow is packed with countless messages to her friends.

There are two versions of the track: this Blaqstarr version is for driving, while the other Diplo version is considered a dance track.

Kill Em With KindnessSelena Gomez

Selena Gomez – Kill Em With Kindness

A song that carries the message of treating hatred with kindness.

It’s a dance and electro house track by American artist Selena Gomez, released as a digital download in 2016.

It was used in a Verizon commercial.