Songs that will transport you to autumn

Here are our top picks of songs to help students get in the fall headspace.

Kate Bomar, Photographer • October 5, 2021

How could one even describe the autumn aesthetic? Although southern California does not display iconic fall weather, there are still ways to take advantage of this season. Here are some of our top picks for an autumn playlist, including scenic descriptions.

PUMPKIN CHAI IN A COFFEE SHOP

When listening to these songs: Imagine school is about a month into classes and you are at a coffee shop early in the morning. You look to the left and right to see other students studying. The smell of your pumpkin chai latte surrounds you as you slowly start to doze off.

“Halley’s Comet” by Billie Eilish

“Cold Coffee” by Ed Sheeran

“Ophelia” by The Lumineers

“Vienna” by Billy Joel

FOLKLORE AND THE FIREPLACE

When listening to these songs: Imagine getting into your pajamas after a long day and sitting next to the fireplace, wrapped in blankets. A Disney Channel Halloween movie is playing in the background and a caramel candle is burning next to you. The person you love the most in the world is sitting across from you.

“Colour Me In” by Damien Rice

“Fall” by Ed Sheeran

“Be My Mistake” by The 1975

“Ruin” by Shawn Mendes

PUMPKIN PATCHES AND HAYRIDES

When listening to these songs: Imagine you and a group of your closest friends or family members decide to go to a pumpkin patch for the day. You are sitting on a hayride with the wind blowing through your hair. The smell of apple cider and farmland rejuvenates your senses.

“Do You Love Me Still” by Laden Valley

“Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood

CRYING WITH THE RAINDROPS

When listening to these songs: Imagine the air is cool and crisp with raindrops on the orange and yellow leaves surrounding you. You are sitting at a park bench in your coziest crewneck— heartbroken— wishing your summer romance did not have to end.

“favorite crime” by Olivia Rodrigo

“All Too Well” by Taylor Swift

“Out of Love” by Alessia Cara

WALKING THROUGH THE ORANGE LEAVES

When listening to these songs: Imagine you are walking through a forest. The leaves on the trees fall and crunch beneath your feet. You feel the warmth of your breath in the air. Life is hectic and you feel like this walk is your only escape.

“This Town” by Niall Horan

“July” by Noah Cyrus

“Song for Luke” by KJ Apa

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Kate Bomar, Photographer

Kate Bomar is a senior Journalism major who loves iced lattes, capturing moments through photography, and good Netflix shows. Growing up I never thought I would actually have the chance to leave my hometown of Keizer, Oregon but as college approached my dreams began to work out as I drove 15 hours to a new home, Biola University. These last four years have been a whirlwind of growth and healing. New passions and ideas for my future develop daily, but one thing I have held onto since I was 18 has been photography. I love being able to capture moments and events. I grew up watching 13 Going on 30 and the original Spiderman movies where the main characters were journalists whether through a magazine or doing freelance photojournalism. I believe that is where my initial interest in journalism began. I have worked with the Chimes previously being an Arts & Entertainment writer, but I am so excited to pursue my main passion of photojournalism as a staff photographer.