Fall Playlist

Fall ushers in one of the biggest changes of the year. The weather gets colder, the days get shorter, and the leaves start to change. 

At Carroll College, students start wearing sweaters and jackets to class and looking for ways to stay warm. 

Fall also brings a different feeling to campus. The mornings are colder, the afternoons get darker, and people spend more time inside. 

Students might also grab a warm drink before class, study in the library, or spend a night with friends instead of going outside.

Music can add to that feeling. A good song can make a cold morning feel calmer, a long drive more fun, or a quiet night feel more relaxing. 

Everyone has different songs that remind them of fall, but some artists seem to fit the season especially well. 

Artists like Noah Kahan, Zach Bryan, Fleetwood Mac, and The Lumineers are great choices for a fall playlist. Their songs can fit many different fall moments. 

Crisp Fall Mornings 

Cold mornings are one of the first signs that fall is here. Getting out of a warm bed and walking to an early class is not always easy. Having music to listen to can make the walk a little better. 

“Northern Attitude” – Noah Kahan

“Stick Season” – Noah Kahan 

“Cherry Wine” – Hozier

“Ophelia” – The Lumineers 

Noah Kahan is a popular choice for fall playlists. His songs often have a calm sound and talk about places, memories, and home. 

“Stick Season” is especially fitting for fall because of its lyrics about the changing season. 

Hozier and The Lumineers also have great songs that work well on a cold morning. Their music is easy to listen to while getting ready for class, drinking coffee, or walking across campus. 

Fall Drives

Fall is also a great time to go for a drive. Whether you are heading home for the weekend, going around Helena with friends, or just taking a break from campus, music can make the drive more fun. 

“Something in the Orange” – Zach Bryan

“Ho Hey” – The Lumineers 

“Dreams” – Fleetwood Mac

“Take Me Home, Country Roads” – John Denver 

Zach Bryan is a good choice for a fall drive, especially if you enjoy country music. His songs have a simple sound that fits well with a long drive. 

For something older, Fleetwood Mac is a great choice. Songs like “Dreams” can make a drive feel calm and relaxed. If you want something everyone can sing along to, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is always a fun choice. 

Fall is also a good time to look around while driving. The trees are changing, the mountains look different, and the weather is colder. Having your favorite song playing in the background can make a simple drive feel more special. 

Cozy Nights

As November gets closer, the weather gets colder, and the sun goes down earlier. This makes staying inside sound even better. 

Fall nights can mean watching a movie, studying for a test, playing games with friends, or just relaxing in your room. This is where slower songs can fit in.

“Ribs” – Lorde

“Cardigan” – Taylor Swift 

“The Night We Met” – Lord Huron

“Landslide” – Fleetwood Mac

These songs have a slower sound that works well for a quiet night. They are good songs to listen to while doing homework or relaxing after a long day.

“Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac is also a good song for thinking about change. Fall itself is a season of change, which makes the song fit well with the time of year. 

Songs to Listen to With Friends

Fall is not always about quiet nights. It is also a chance to spend time with friends. 

A fall playlist can include songs that everyone knows and can sing along to. These songs can be played while getting ready for a night out, hanging out in your dorm, or driving around Helena. 

“Mr. Brightside” – The Killers 

“Sweet Home Alabama” – Lynyrd Skynyrd

“September” – Earth, Wind & Fire 

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These songs can bring some energy to a fall playlist. They are easy to sing along to and can make a night with friends more fun. 

There is no right or wrong way to make a fall playlist. Everyone has different music that makes them think of the season. 

For some people, fall might sound like Noah Kahan or Hozier. For others, it might be country music, older songs from Fleetwood Mac, or songs that remind them of home. 

A fall playlist can also change throughout the season. You might want upbeat songs in the morning, country music for a drive, and slower songs at night. 

As the weather gets colder at Carroll, take some time to make a playlist of your own. Add songs that remind you of fall and songs that you want to share with your friends. 

Whether you are walking to class on a cold morning, driving home for the weekend, or spending a cozy night inside, music can make the season feel even better.