Songs for Hoodie Season

As the seasons change, we pull out our favorite hoodies and crave a soundtrack that matches this new vibe. From the crispy morning sunrise through to the chilly nights, certain styles of music embody this seasonal change, offering an optimal soundscape accented by falling leaves, warm beverages and cozy nights in. Get into the zone of hoodie season with a selection of tracks that capture the essence of autumn, featuring a cross-genre blend of hope and melancholy that’s felt in the melodies, harmonies, beats and riffs.

There are acts experimenting with indie folk and Americana, like Momo Boyd, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and Mon Rovîa, as well as R&B vocalists such as Yebba, Cleo Sol and Sasha Keable. Indie rock is expanding, with new voices like Paulie Swan and Westside Cowboy, while a darker style of pop is emerging, with the likes of Ascending artist Erin LeCount and Kiss Facility, among others. Dive into this collection of new tracks that capture the spirit of autumn — and the emotions that the season stirs up.

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Momo Boyd, Infinity Song, “American Love Song” 
This yearning track from rising act Momo Boyd and her sibling group Infinity Song charts a path for Momo through Americana, indie folk and cinematic pop. Check out her April 2026 debut EP, ‘Miss Michigan,’ and episodes of The Booth and Sound Advice.

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Mon Rovîa, “Field Song” 
Hailing from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mon Rovîa is an Afro-Appalachian folk artist who draws from his Liberian heritage to craft lyrically rich songs about Black life. His latest is January 2026’s ‘Bloodline.’

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Bonnie “Prince” Billy, “The Keep Trying To Find You” 
Since the 1990s, Kentucky’s Bonnie “Prince” Billy has been writing alternative folk and indie tracks, with his prolific output inspiring generations of indie artists. This track is from March 2026’s ‘We Are Together Again.’

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Mitski, “I’ll Change For You” 
Mitski released her eighth studio album, ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me,’ in February 2026. On this breezy track, she blends orchestral instrumentation with sampled ambience and her soft, jazzy vocals.

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Momoko Gill, “No Others” 
London-based Momoko Gill is a vocalist, drummer, producer and songwriter. Coming up in the UK experimental jazz scene, her sound is a layered, live one. This track is from her February 2026 debut studio album, ‘Momoko.’

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Samara Cyn, “Highest” 
Rapper and songwriter Samara Cyn feels like an old soul, raised on classic rap, jazz, soul and the hum of the streets. This track features on her March 2026 album, ‘Detour.’

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James Blake, “Death of Love” 
British electronic musician and vocalist James Blake refines his dramatic, downbeat pop sound on March 2026’s ‘Trying Times.’ Find out more about his recent work and inspirations on his episode of Sound Advice, recorded live in New York City. 

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Arlo Parks, John Glacier, “Floette” 
This collaboration between British artists Arlo Parks and John Glacier showcases their flair for wistful harmonies and alternative pop songwriting. You can hear more about Arlo Parks’ creative journey on their episode of Sound Advice, recorded live in Los Angeles. 

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Avalon Emerson, “Written into Changes” 
Avalon Emerson steps into a new phase with her March 2026 album, ‘Written into Changes.’ For this project, the electronic DJ/producer sings and plays live with her band The Charm, channeling synth pop and indie rock. Find out more about the project and Avalon’s creative process on her episode of Sound Advice.

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Maisie Peters, “Say My Name In Your Sleep” 
British pop singer-songwriter Maisie Peters released her latest album, ‘Florescence,’ in May 2026, which features this sunny earworm of an indie folk track.

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Blood Orange, “Essex_Honey.mp3” 
On his 2025 album ‘Essex Honey,’ Blood Orange taps into a melancholy and sweetness that feels apt for the changing of seasons. 

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Yebba, “Alright” 
On her March 2026 album ‘Jean,’ vocalist, songwriter and musician Yebba blends the gospel, Delta blues, country and folk of her Arkansas roots with a sunny style of soulful pop. 

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Kelsey Lu, “Running To Pain” 
Kelsey Lu’s June 2026 album, ‘So Help Me God,’ showcases the vocalist and cellist’s expanding musical palette and ear for harmonies. On this album track, her voice soars with an orchestral flourish.

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Grace Ives, “My Mans” 
Brooklyn-born vocalist and musician Grace Ives is set for a busy year ahead. After releasing her latest album, ‘Girlfriend,’ she’s heading out on tour with Olivia Rodrigo in 2027.

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Erin LeCount, “THE CINEMA” 
With her cinematic style of alternative pop, British vocalist, songwriter and producer Erin LeCount continues her ascent. Find out more about her work on her episode of Sound Advice.

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Art School Girlfriend, “L.Y.A.T.T.” 
After starting out in a shoegaze band called Deaf Club, Welsh vocalist and musician Art School Girlfriend went solo. This track features on her March 2026 album, ‘Lean In.’

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Sassy 009, “Tell Me (Jam City Remix)” 
Norwegian trio Sassy 009 gets the remix treatment from British avant-pop artist Jam City; the original track features on the former’s January 2026 album, ‘Dreamer+.’

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james K, “Hypersoft Lovejinx Junkdream (Priori Remix)” 
Canadian electronic DJ/producer Priori reworks this hypnotic track from james K’s 2025 album, ‘Friend,’ as part of a 2026 remix album package.

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Quiet Light, “You Say I Love You” 
Austin-based pop artist Quiet Light recorded her April 2026 full-length project ‘Blue Angel Sparkling Silver 2’ in her bedroom studio, while also training in her field of medicine.

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Kiss Facility, “Plasma” 
Kiss Facility is the duo of Scottish producer Sega Bodega and Emirati-Egyptian artist Mayah Alkhateri. Their February 2026 album ‘KHAZNA’ blends shoegaze and electronics with Arabic singing.

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Cleo Sol, “Let Me Cry” 
A cult favorite in the UK R&B scene for her soft vocal harmonies, Cleo Sol released her latest album, ‘Gentlewoman,’ in August 2026.

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Sasha Keable, “heal something” 
Colombian-British vocalist and songwriter Sasha Keable bring a jazzy, soulful flair to R&B. This track features on her February 2026 album, ‘ACT II.’

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Ego Ella May, “Love Is A Heavy Thing”
Blending jazz, R&B, and soul, British vocalist and songwriter Ego Ella May dropped her latest album, ‘Good Intentions,’ in March 2026. Hear her break down key tracks from the project in this exclusive track-by-track commentary.

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Tom Misch, “Red Moon” 
Tom Misch’s March 2026 album, ‘Full Circle,’ is his first in eight years. The British vocalist and musician blends electronica, hip-hop and jazz with a deft touch.

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Glazyhaze, “ROMEO”
Hailing from Venice, Italy, Glazyhaze is a shoegaze-inspired indie rock band that leans into ethereal atmospherics. Their latest album is 2025’s ‘SONIC.’

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Citizen, “Halcyon Blues” 
A favorite in the UK post-hardcore scene for their catchy, melancholic tracks, Citizen dropped this track on their August 2026 album of the same name.

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Paulie Swan, “Plaster”
Coming up in the contemporary alternative rock scene led by bands like Geese, Paulie Swan’s yearning sound is captured on his June 2026 EP, ‘Swans Today.’

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Westside Cowboy, “Pin Up Boys” 
Manchester-based indie rock band Westside Cowboy folds elements of Americana into their jaunty sound. This track features on their August 2026 album, ‘It Goes On.’

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James Ivy, “Bent” 
New Jersey vocalist and musician James Ivy started uploading tracks to SoundCloud in 2015; more than a decade later, he’s written his best songs yet for his August 2026 album, ‘The Seams.’  

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Wisp, “Yellow” 
Rising alternative rock artist Wisp leans into a heavy, shoegaze sound. Here, she covers the classic Coldplay track.

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