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

Lose ControlTeddy Swims

Teddy Swims – Lose Control (Live)

Teddy Swims is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity for a musical style that blends elements of soul, country, and R&B.

Known for his soulful performances on YouTube, he’s earned strong support from many listeners with his deep, gritty voice and expressive delivery.

Among his works, this particular track is one I recommend when you want to sink into the wistful mood of early autumn.

It portrays the pain of a codependent relationship, in which loving your partner too much causes you to lose yourself.

Those addictive, can’t-live-without-you emotions are rendered dramatically through his powerful vocals.

The song is included on his album “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1),” released in June 2023, and it reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

As you savor the bittersweet feeling of summer’s end, why not immerse yourself in this profound world?

SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire – September (Official HD Video)

“September” is a song by the American funk band Earth, Wind & Fire, released in 1978 and considered one of their signature hits.

It reached No.

8 on the US charts and No.

3 on the UK charts, and in Japan it may be the most well-known disco track.

The song is a sweet love tune set in December, with the singer asking, “Do you remember the 21st night of September?” and reminiscing about their first dance.

It’s a classic disco number that’s perfect for couples and spouses to dance to!

Cornelia StreetTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Cornelia Street (Official Audio)

When it comes to the most depressing time of year, many people would say May, but a lot might picture September as the next in line.

Taylor Swift’s “Cornelia Street” is a perfect fit for the melancholic mood of September.

It portrays a woman who grows anxious at the thought of losing the person she loves.

At first glance it seems like a love song, but it’s said to actually be about Taylor Swift’s friend Karlie Kloss, with whom she reportedly fell out.

this is what autumn feels likeJVKE

JVKE – this is what autumn feels like

A delicately rendered song capturing the sentiments of autumn has arrived from American singer-songwriter JVKE.

Released in September 2023, the track skillfully intertwines the fleeting nature of love with the turning of the seasons.

Its gentle beat and soft guitar tones evoke an autumn evening with a warm drink in hand.

Jake has achieved remarkable success across digital platforms, and his talent shines through fully in this work as well.

It’s a recommended listen for those who wish to spend a quiet moment in reflection during the season when summer memories begin to fade.

Blame It On SeptemberAllstar Weekend

Allstar Weekend – Blame It On September

A pop-rock classic that beautifully captures the pain of heartbreak and the changing of the seasons.

This track by the American band Allstar Weekend, included on their second album “All the Way” released in September 2011, centers on a relationship that ended with the close of summer.

Its sweet, wistful vocals and catchy melody perfectly express the loneliness of September and the hope of new beginnings, making it a song that resonates with anyone who’s experienced heartbreak.

It’s the perfect listen when autumn begins and you find yourself longing for memories of the summer that’s slipped away.

Autumnniki

NIKI – Autumn (Official Lyric Video)

NIKI’s song is marked by delicate, translucent vocals and a melody that resonates deep in the heart.

Featured on her August 2022 album “Nicole,” the track is part of a project in which the Indonesian singer-songwriter revisits songs she wrote in the past and reinterprets them from her current perspective.

The lyrics, which reflect on heartbreak and love that has passed, will likely resonate with those who feel a touch of loneliness as autumn arrives, offering comfort and empathy.

It’s a special piece where past and present intersect, showcasing NIKI’s musical growth.

September LoveKool and The Gang

September Love

Formed in 1964 in the U.

S.

state of New Jersey, this American soul, R&B, and funk band was founded around the brothers Robert “Kool” Bell on bass and Ronald Bell on keyboards.

This song is included on the 1983 album “In the Heart” and reflects on memories of falling in love in September.