You may be wondering why I’ve started this playlist with an absolute punch to the gut, but with its haunting vocals and the slow build, 'All I Need' is the only right way to start this off. It’s the soundtrack to a grey afternoon spent dwelling on every little thing going on in your life. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a break-up playlist without this song, so grab some tissues, put in some headphones, and stare out the window with this song blasting.
Very few songs are as beautiful yet sullen as 'Rosyln'. The vampire classic Twilight set the tone for all things autumn and this song isn’t an exception. This song feels like misty mornings, fading daylight and waiting for a special vampire to walk round the corner.
This is a song that is so beautiful that it makes my heart ache. If feels like a lost love, like being alone, like a dreary evening- yet the whispered vocals and the soft piano make this track feel like a love letter, failed to be spoken out loud.
An autumn playlist wouldn’t be complete without this indie classic. This sapphic song is all about a dreamy romance and admiring a crush from afar. It’s the perfect song for walking through campus, with the crunchy leave and a hot drink, and watching your mysterious "hallway" crush walk past.
This is the perfect song to listen to with candles flickering and a storm raging. This devastatingly beautiful song encapsulates a memory that you’re not yet ready to let go of. This song feels like the end of autumn, diving into winter. The air is even colder, the sky permanently grey and a pit lingers in your stomach.
When the temperature drops, this instantly recognisable guitar riff is the first thing that plays. “Sweater Weather” is about having someone to share autumn with- keeping warm, holding hands, deep connections. It’s any sane persons dream to have a romance that sounds like this song.
Ending on a slightly darker note, 'Wicked Game' perfectly encapsulates the feeling of unrequited love. The echoing guitar and yearning vocals portray the misery of wanting someone you cannot have, making the song feel like the final scene from a romance movie, where the girl chose the wrong guy.
Whether autumn means falling in love, longing a love that once was or simply romanticising the walk home from campus, these songs are the perfect soundtrack for the stroll. So, grab a pair of headphones, your thickest jumper, a pumpkin spice latte, and take in the season around you.