[2025 Edition] A roundup of popular and classic Western songs to listen to in September

The WheelSohn

S O H N – “The Wheel” (Official Video)

This is a 2014 track by Sohn, a London musician whose remixes and productions are always the talk of the town.

With its nostalgic and distinctive atmosphere, this song feels perfect for September, as autumn draws nearer step by step.

The album featuring this track is highly recommended as well.

SeptemberSparky Deathcap

Sparky Deathcap – September (Official Lyric Video)

Songs by Sparky Deathcap, where heartbreak and hope coexist, are becoming a hot topic.

This solo project by Robert Taylor, a singer-songwriter from the UK, delicately portrays the pain of lost love and the changing seasons.

Released in 2009, the work initially drew little attention, but it was rediscovered on TikTok in 2023 and captured many hearts.

Its soothing indie-folk melodies and deeply emotional lyrics are especially appealing—perfect for listening in September, when autumn begins to set in.

It’s a recommended track for anyone seeking music to accompany the start of a new season.

Golden LadyStevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder – Golden Lady

A track from the 1973 album Innervisions (Reissue).

Its cool, refreshing sound is perfect for September.

The chorus phrase, repeated through key changes, builds excitement and lifts your mood.

It’s one of Stevie Wonder’s hidden gems—definitely give it a listen!

September – The HuntPyotr Tchaikovsky

Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37a: IX. September. The Hunt. Allegro non troppo

A classic masterpiece that plays the colors of autumn: Tchaikovsky’s The Seasons, September, The Hunt.

Some of you might recognize it as soon as you hear it.

Isn’t this perhaps the most quintessentially classical work that consciously evokes the seasons? What kind of scene does it bring to your mind? Whether you’re into classical music or not, give it a listen at least once.

Loving SomeoneThe 1975

Loving Someone

The 1975 are one of the most popular pop-rock bands in the UK.

In addition to pop rock, they excel at adult contemporary and dance rock, and their broad musical range has produced numerous classics.

Among their works, the one I especially recommend is Loving Someone.

While the lyrics don’t specifically reference September, its bittersweet, electronic dance-rock sound perfectly suits the mood of the month.

Pale November DewThe Dead Tongues

The Dead Tongues – “Pale November Dew”

Dead Tongue is the project of Ryan Gustafson, a singer-songwriter, musician, and producer active in the country genre.

This work is a single released on May 18, 2018.

While not very well known in Japan, he is a particularly buzzed-about rising star in his home country’s increasingly acclaimed country scene.

You’ll hear it in the music: it strikes a superb balance between expressive richness—grounded in a deep love of music—and an inviting, accessible feel.

September (Feat. Mic the Microphone and PinkieSkye)The Living Tombstone

Song – September Feat. Mic the Microphone and PinkieSkye

The Living Tombstone, an artist from Israel, released a gem of a track in November 2011 inspired by a popular anime.

Featuring narrative-rich lyrics about a protagonist who has lost their memory and confronts their past, the song blends catchy electropop and electronica.

With Mic the Microphone and PinkieSkye as featured artists, its powerful rap and emotive choruses further elevate the piece.

Nostalgic yet futuristic in feel, it’s perfect for September, when summer shifts into autumn—a recommended listen for anyone wanting to sense the arrival of a new season.