Fall Playlist Recommendations

As cold weather and colored leaves begin to make an appearance, a new season begins: Fall. And with a new season comes a new playlist. Many people love making playlists for fall or listening to albums that are dubbed as “fall albums”, such as Ultraviolence by Lana del Rey or Kanye’s Late Registration. However, it’s always refreshing to hear some new tracks. Below are some essential songs to add to your fall playlist.

“Pirouette” by Chiiild

Album: Synthetic Soul, 2020

Best part of the song: the relaxed vocals and haunting instrumentals

“Flash Delirium” by MGMT

Album: Congratulations, 2010

Best part of the song: how the instrumentals build up to a large, chaotic ending

“High School in Jakarta” by Niki

Album: Niki, 2022

Best part of the song: Niki’s enchanting storytelling throughout the song

“Ego Death” by Ty Dolla Sign, FKA Twigs, Kanye West, Skrillex

Album: Featuring Ty Dolla $ign, 2020

Best parts of the song: FKA Twigs’ vocals at the end of the song and the samples that are woven throughout the track

“Montreal” by The Weeknd

Album: Echoes of Silence, 2012

Best parts of the song: The Weeknd singing in french, the rolling sound of the drums

“…baby one more time” by The Marías

Album: …baby one more time, 2019

Best part of the song: the marias’ smoky vocals and jazzy take on the reproduction of the song

“Sandstorm” by Mereba and JID

Album: The Jungle Is The Only Way Out, 2019

Best part of the song: the second chorus where Mereba and JID have their duet

“Homemade Holiday” by Babygirl

Album: Lovers Fever, 2018

Best part of the song: the outro verse and instrumentals

“Palace” by A$AP Rocky

Album: LIVE.LOVE.A$AP, 2011

Best parts of the song: Rocky’s word play from 0:31-0:41, Clams Casino’s production/choir sample

“Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood

Album: I Love You., 2013

Best part of the song: the infectious chorus

“iloveyou” by Between Friends

Album: we just need some time together, 2018

Best part of the song: 2:00 when the chorus come back in while Between Friends and whispering the lyrics in the background

“The Blackest Day” by Lana Del Rey

Album: Honeymoon, 2015

Best part of the song: The bridge of the song (4:18) that showcases Lana’s siren-like vocals and lyricism

“Burden” by Aminé

Album: Limbo, 2020

Best part of the song: The smart sampling of Darondo’s “Thank You God”, Aminé’s ad-libs scattered throughout the song