10 Song Suggestions to Add to Your September Music Playlist

September is a month that straddles the lines of summer and autumn, closing down on long nights and early mornings with a duality of warmth and coolness.

If September was a feeling, it would be multifaceted in its sense of change, anticipation, and nostalgia.

We transition from a carefree lull of summer to the more structural routine that September brings, but that doesn’t mean the nonchalant atmosphere has left just yet.

Grace by Henrik (Single, 2023)

This folk song is the perfect fusion of recollection, moving on and transition. This song is reminiscent of Noah Kahan and his acclaimed Stick Season album. Facing change, as this describes, can be an isolating and frightening process, but the meaning of the song is that you will never be alone as long as you have your name.

Swings and Waterslides by Viola Beach (Viola Beach, 2015)

A classic feel-good indie song of romance and youth during the late summertime. When early mornings begin to surprise us with cloudless skies and a silent wind, this is the perfect song.

It’s almost necessary for the sun to be gleaming in your eyes when listening to such a song of not only nostalgia of a long summer but excitement for the months to come.

So Much in Love by D.O.D (Single, 2023)

With nights still being warm and universities starting again, this dance tune is the perfect build-up for getting ready with friends or anticipating a night out.

The repetitive and nostalgic lyrics “let’s take it back to a time when we were so much in love” reflect the renewal that September brings and the beginning of a new quarter of the year.

Babydoll by Dominic Fike (Don’t forget about me, Demos EP, 2018)

This short song by Fike chimes the struggles of moving on and helping someone who is being weighed down.

The perfect bypass for an afternoon walk, the catchy and repetitive rhythm will no doubt have you bopping your head along with it.

Too Drunk To Drive by hey, nothing (Flora, 2022)

A song of new, fleeting beginnings and drunken thoughts said aloud.

This song brings about the feeling of anticipation that accompanies September as a prelude to the holiday season and endless events.

I’ve Been Waiting by Briston Maroney (Carnival EP, 2018)

A blend of indie and rock, I’ve been waiting is a song for a montage scene in a coming-of-age film.

A constantly feel-good vibe mixed with the unknown feelings of being in love, and finally finding out what that word means.

Anytime the sun is out, even the slightest bit, this song should blasting from speakers.

Chicago by Flipturn (Heavy Colours EP, 2017)

The feeling of change that mirrors September is described perfectly in this song, as the lyrics confess “Who knows where I’ll be tomorrow.”

This carefree attitude reflects the previous vibe of August (not only the month, but another great song by Flipturn), and a summer not long past.

Animal by Miike Snow (Single, 2009)

This alternative, playful song feels like it should be a part of a Netflix teen series, where it feels like summer all the time and there are no worries.

A throwback song that can be played year after year as the perfect round-off to a blissful summer.

It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over by Lenny Kravitz (Mama said, 1991)

A signature track by Kravitz, the enduring appeal of this song stems from the timeless smooth melody and resilient lyrics.

The groovy bassline and soulful vocals contribute to its ongoing appeal and continuous use in different media platforms like Film and TV.

Superhuman Touch by Athlete (Black Swan, 2009)

A wonderful send-off to summer, a dreamful song of optimism and opportunity, Superhuman touch reiterates the feelings of nostalgia, change and anticipation that coincide with September.

The swallowing feeling of a new “electric love” and the opportunities that come with it, the sense that anything and everything is possible.