As leaves fall, and days become shorter with everlasting rain, the mood at school begins to switch. What goes from fun and exciting days slowly shifts to tests, homework, and exhaustion. For many students, music becomes a way to escape that stress. A way to slow down, breathe, and find comfort in the middle of a busy schedule. The right song can transform a dull evening of studying into a cozy moment, helping us feel grounded while remaining productive.
Fall itself is a season full of contradictions. Calming yet cold, quiet yet busy, fleeting yet memorable. It’s no surprise that people often connect certain songs to this time of year. Some use music to romanticize the season, adding a soundtrack to crisp walks under golden trees or late-night study sessions. Others lean into the mellow, reflective mood that autumn naturally brings. Whether it’s an acoustic ballad, a nostalgic throwback, or a lo-fi beat, songs have a way of capturing the essence of fall.
I went around and asked students to name an artist or song that would put them at ease this fall season!
Keegan Willgoughy 10th Grade
“I’d have to say I like to put on Jeff Buckley and Abby Powledge, they are super good artists, but I especially like them for fall because of the vibes.”
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Dylan Ferris 10th Grade
“I love me some The Cure, especially the song Pictures of You.”
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River Lindsey 10th Grade
“The song Aistana [102] by Aphex Twin.”
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Moriah Keenan 10th Grade
“My Favorite fall song would have to be I Wanna Know by Hozier Cover or Fade Into You by Mazzy Star!”
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Isabella Manriquez 10th Grade *Didn’t want photo taken
“My favorite artist to listen to when it’s fall is Mac DeMarco.”
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Louriana Jae Aguero 9th Grade *Didn’t want photo taken
“I love to listen to Laufey to mellow down on a fall evening!”
