Autumn marks a significant transitional period, as the leaves begin to fall and Andover students settle back into their busy routines. The shift in temperature seems to inspire a shift in students’ music taste as well, reflecting the comforting, and introspective essence of the season.
Dylan Siegel ’26: “Boons” by Zach Bryan
“Zach Bryan’s energy in general, is pretty folk-y and also kind of soulful so that sort of music resonates with me in the fall… With going back to school while the seasons are changing and everything moving really fast, this song reminds me to slow down and to think about what and who I value. Zach Bryan is really great at making his lyrics impactful so I really enjoy listening to him during this time of year.”
Alex Giarnese ’25: “There She Goes” by The La’s
“If anyone is familiar with the show ‘Gilmore Girls,’ ‘There She Goes’ is the opening song for a lot of the episodes in the earlier seasons. That song means a lot to me because ‘Gilmore Girls’ is a show that got me through many hard times, and I’ve loved it for years. I watched it with my mom to always watch it with my mom so ‘There She Goes’ reminds me of my family and being home and feeling safe. At the same time, it gives cozy, chilly vibes especially because ‘Gilmore Girls’ is often associated with fall.”
Maty Bah ’26: “Always” by Daniel Caesar
“Daniel Caesar has a very smooth voice, and it goes well with his melodies because they are all very calming… For me, ‘Always’ evokes feelings of happiness and reflection. It puts me in a mindset where I can just focus on my thoughts and not everything else that’s going on at school. I also like that it’s slow because it can be a good study song.”
Alani Rodriguez ’27: “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish
“I like this song because it captures what it’s like to have a really, really strong group of friends around you… When it starts to get cold and lonely on campus, I like listening to ‘Birds of a Feather’ because it reminds me of hanging out, being cozy, and just having fun with my friends.”
Sean Pao ’26: “Lush Life” by Zara Larsson
“During fall, campus starts to get dull and kind of depressing, but this song reminds me of fun and summer… I know most people probably wouldn’t consider ‘Lush Life’ to be a fall song, but the positive vibes really get me through the cold and also motivate me when I have a lot of studying to do.”
Nathaniel Darocha ’26: “Only U” by PARTYNEXTDOOR
“‘Only U’ came up as one of my recommended songs on Apple Music, and I have been listening to it on repeat ever since… It’s different to PARTYNEXTDOOR’s other stuff because it’s a bit more upbeat, but I really like that because it puts me in a good mood.”
