I did one of these at Christmas last year, but I feel like Christmas definitely isn't the only time for music that's season-appropriate (it's still not okay for my dad to put "A Spaceman Came Travelling" on in September). Autumn seems like one of the saddest times of year to me, especially October time, with the sad return to real life after summer, approaching of the cold and still far away from Christmas. So, what better thing to do than wrap up by a bonfire or just go out on a long walk on your own, and listen to some really good sad music?
"The Suburbs" - Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire's album "The Suburbs" is all about the chains of middle-class, caged birds and teenage rebellion, this title track is also nostalgic and echoes love. A good back-to-school one. They're one of the best rock bands to emerge in the last couple of years.
"Panye's Bay" - Beirut
"Headstrong, today, I've been headstrong." Beirut are a great band. They're from Santa Fe and their music has always had an aged European feel to it, but their most recent album touches on home.
"Indian Summer" - Jonsi and Alex
Their music is like nothing I've heard before - I like listening to "Riceboy Sleeps" when reading because it's so subtle it doesn't interfere with your train of thought. At the same time, you can just shut your eyes and listen to these odd and beautiful falling sounds and have it completely hold your attention.
"Scar" - Lucy Rose
A folk singer, Lucy Rose's music is mostly acoustic but not afraid to rock out a bit and her new album "Like I Used To" is brilliant. "Remember how lovely we were?" - "Scar" is soft and peaceful, a song about heartbreak. She supported Noah and the Whale earlier this year and is currently touring with Pete Roe I believe, so definitely go if you can.
"The Fire" - Imogen Heap
The crackling burning noise behind this gorgeous piano piece was recorded as Imogen threw a piece of wood that had been in the family home since childhood onto a bonfire.
"Make It Gold" - Ohbijou
A Canadian band I was introduced to recently, this song just sounds like dreaming. It swirls and lifts around and between your ears, they remind me of Florence or Ellie Goulding a little. Beautiful strings and beautiful lyrics.
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