Whether you want to believe it or not, summer is finally ending. With this change of seasons, classes get more intense, scarves make their way into campus fashion and the smell of pumpkin feels almost ubiquitous. While you ditch your shorts for sweaters, you may consider switching from your summer hits Pandora station to this list of fall-infused tracks. 

1. Modest Mouse – “Autumn Beds”

During the mid-2000s, the Washington-based indie rock trio Modest Mouse switched their lineup and sound and enjoyed a significant increase in popularity. Isaac Brock and company’s 2004 and 2007 albums earned platinum sales and a #1 spot on the Billboard 200, respectively. One of the band’s lesser-known releases, 2010’s “No One’s First and You’re Next,” compiled several unreleased songs and b-sides recorded during the band’s exciting mid-2000s run. One of the more enjoyable cuts off this release was “Autumn Beds,” a soft rock ballad featuring banjos and high-pitched acoustic guitar riffs. “Autumn Beds” plays tribute to the glorious fall season in quiet yet memorable sort of way. 

2. The Microphones – “I Want the Wind to Blow”

For those looking for a stripped-down homage to autumn, look no further. The Microphones’ 2001 album “The Glow Part 2” is one of the first albums referenced by fans of lo-fi indie rock. My personal favorite track on this album is the opener, “I Want the Wind to Blow.” This track combines folk rock instrumentals, a garage rock aesthetic and simple yet elegant songwriting. It always finds a way to get stuck in your head; trust me.

3. Sylvan Esso – “Coffee”

Sylvan Esso made a big name for themselves last year, largely because of their internet-hit “Coffee.” The electronic duo combined a variety of effects with some beautiful vocals to create one of the catchiest songs of 2014. Producer Nick Sanborn incorporates shakers, chimes, synth and deep sub bass to create the ideal sonic backbone for folk singer Amelia Meath’s airy voice. “Coffee’s” moderate tempo, warm tone and lush sounds make it the perfect track to listen to while sipping your pumpkin spice latte and browsing Pinterest.

4. Drudkh – “The Glare of Autumn”

The Ukranian black metal group Drudkh gained significant acclaim and popularity within the extreme metal circuit with their 2004 release, “Autumn Aurora.” Drudkh borrowed elements from the infamous second wave black metal sound that emerged in Norway, but incorporated novel folk interludes, field recordings from nature and ethereal walls of distorted guitar. “Glare of Autumn,” the third track on this album, highlights the band’s more atmospheric approach to black metal. While “Glare” is significantly more accessible than the average black metal song, I recommend this track for more adventurous listeners.

5. John Coltrane – “Autumn Leaves”

6. Rhye – “The Fall”

7. Future Islands – “Seasons (Waiting on You)”

8. Sun Kil Moon – “Among the Leaves”

9. Simon and Garfunkel – “Leaves that Are Green”

10. Yo La Tengo – “Autumn Sweater”

11. Morrissey – “November Spawned a Monster”