autumn

Music good for: eating bowls of soup, drinking hot cider or cocoa from an oversized mug, cuddling with your pet(s), knitting scarves, drinking wine or hot toddies. Track list after the jump!

Fireplace Grooves from BitchTapes on 8tracks Radio.

October is here again and the weather here in Portland is starting to shift. Yep—it’s fall, a time of transition. For some, it means headin’ back to class, and for others it marks the end of their favorite season. For me, it means crankin’ out a cozy mix of songs about autumn to help me get through the days of spiked cider and pumpkin pie. Luckily we’re just two weeks into this season and still have lots of time left to enjoy the changing leaves, windy currents, and the reinstatement of sweaters. So listen up as we say goodbye to summer and hello again to fall.

BitchTapes: Autumn from BitchTapes on 8tracks Radio.

School Daze from BitchTapes on 8tracks Radio.

Summer's winding down and those of us who are students are gearing up for another tough year. Even if you've been in school for years, something about the first few days always makes ya nervous–like summer camp, but perhaps with more sex, booze, and drama. It still feels like summer, so maybe you're not so motivated to get back into an academic mindset, but never fear, your lazy brain will make the change once it realizes that you're nose deep in work. Here are some songs about being back in school, being reunited with your besties, finding new friends, basking in the last days of freedom, and of course, school spirit (but not really). Tracklist after the jump!

The autumnal equinox is still a few days away (and today is unseasonably warm), but I’m ready to break out the sweaters and hear the leaves crunch under my step. My last mix said hello to summer, so now I’ll usher in the next season with these songs that speak to my autumn mood – either through lyrical reference or tone.