Classic and popular Western songs to listen to in October 2025

OctoberBroken Bells

Broken Bells – October (Live at The Boat)

Broken Bells, the rock duo that gained worldwide popularity with their 2010 album “Broken Bells.” They’re known for a sound rooted in alternative rock, indie rock, and space rock.

Their October-themed track “October” is a standout, featuring a serious, punchy melody.

If you enjoy melodies that blend the vibes of The Beatles and Imagine Dragons, be sure to give it a listen.

October’s SongSkid Row

SKID ROW – October’s Song (lyric video)

Legendary heavy metal band Skid Row released their first new track in 16 years in 2023: “October’s Song.” For this work, they brought in vocalist Erik Grönwall, delivering a powerful performance.

The song’s theme is the birth of new life.

Judging from the title, which can be read as “a song of October,” it seems to view autumn as a season of rebirth.

With its forceful vocals and positive message, it’s sure to lift your spirits.

October NightsYellowcard

October Nights

Yellowcard is a rock band based in Florida.

Their alternative rock, infused with the essence of progressive bands that had hits in the 1960s and 1970s, has earned them popularity around the world.

Among their works, the piece themed around October is “October Nights.” While it’s an alternative rock track close to punk rock, it also features the band’s hallmark irregular phrases, resulting in a song whose intricate craftsmanship becomes more impressive the more you listen.

Please Don’t GoJoel Adams

Joel Adams – Please Don’t Go (Official Music Video)

Joel Adams, a young Australian singer-songwriter.

I think his songs perfectly match the autumn scenery as the weather turns a bit chilly.

Though he sings about breaking up with a lover, he expresses that sadness in a beautifully sweet way.

As the song progresses, the emotions swell and it builds more and more.

If you’ve gone through a breakup this fall, give this a listen and take your next step forward.

AloneMarshmello

Marshmello – Alone (Official Music Video)

Globally popular DJ Marshmello is known for hits like “Silence,” “Wolves,” and “Happier.” “Alone” is one of his signature tracks, with over 1.

7 billion views on YouTube.

He wrote it after spending some time away from his hometown, and it captures a sense of nostalgia for home.

Although it’s electro-pop and has a bright tone, its structure evokes a subtle feeling of loneliness.

It’s a theme that fits autumn perfectly!

CompanyRickie Lee Jones

Rickie Lee Jones – Company

Ricki Lee Jones is a singer-songwriter known for her emotionally charged vocals.

Perhaps because she grew up in a complicated family environment, she has released many sad songs that you wouldn’t expect from her pure-sounding voice.

“Company” is one of her signature tracks and portrays a farewell with someone dear.

The melody is incredibly heartrending, making it perfect for the late-October atmosphere right before winter sets in.

Pay special attention to the high notes at the end of the chorus—the phrases there tighten your chest with their poignancy.

OctoberThe Helio Sequence

The Helio Sequence – October (Live on KEXP)

The Helio Sequence is a rock band from the United States.

They debuted in 1999 and are still active today, but since they’re relatively minor, many people may not know them.

Their music is primarily indie rock, and it seems they’ve gained a certain level of support within the indie rock scene.

Their work themed around October is this track, “October.” If you like the kind of faint, drifting melodies found in bands like Yura Yura Teikoku, this song will probably be right in your strike zone.