Fall may be one month away, but many are ready for the summer heat to fade into cooler temperatures. Transition from old into new with a fun fall playlist to get ready for cider sipping, hay rides, and cozy sweaters.

Ten songs to get into the spirit

• Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson

This folk/pop tune offers cozy vibes with a soft melody sure to remind you of the lazy days spent indoors relishing the small joys of spending time with loved ones.

• California Dreamin’ by The Mamas and the Papas

Listen to the velvety smooth folk song that despite its ode to California heat, radiates Autumn energy.

• Autumn Leaves by Eva Cassidy

This track recounts summer love in the height of the fall season; drift away into the soft tinkling of piano keys and easy listening.

• The Last Day of Summer by The Cure

Despite the melancholy nature of The Cure, this new wave tune serves as the perfect transition from season to season.

• Sunday Morning by The Velvet Underground

Experimental rock group The Velvet Underground ooze the subtlety of fall in this twinkly track.

• Wakin’ on a Pretty Day by Kurt Vile

Conjure the feeling of taking a nap in the fading beams of sunlight pouring through your window at the end of short Autumn days with a calm folk song.

• Lovers Only by Love Spells

This newer artist evokes the idea of the romance of the upcoming season in the indie ditty.

• Duvet by bôa

Careful guitar picking techniques in this indie track sound like soft raindrops hitting a tin roof on a cool fall day, magical.

• Full Moon by The Black Ghosts

I would be remiss in not including an indie gem from a fall favorite of mine, the original “Twilight” movie soundtrack.

• Mr. Jones by Counting Crows

’90s alternative bands are chock-full of easy listening tunes that sound like Autumn feels.

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Brooke Crouse is the City Editor at the Lewistown Sentinel.