Fall is upon us, and it’s such a great time of year! Everything about fall is amazing. The weather is starting to cool (without yet being obnoxiously cold and snowy!), the colors of the changing trees are gorgeous and brilliant. And that crisp autumn air hints that the holidays will soon be approaching. It’s the season that’s romantic, moody, and nostalgic all at the same time. It’s the time of year when staying inside for an evening with your sweetheart sounds like the best idea ever. We think that a little mood music is just what you need to help welcome in the fall weather.

Music is called the universal language. Nothing else can calm you down, excite your pulse, or bring up some of your favorite memories quite like music. And a good playlist of tunes has actually been proven to be healthy for us! Music lowers stress, it improves our mood by making us happy, it helps us perform better when we exercise, it strengthens memory and learning, and it even helps surgery patients to relax! We love using music in our boudoir shoots - Music is the icing on the cake at any event!

Maybe it’s been awhile since you opened up Spotify. If you’re getting stuck in a podcast or Netflix loop, you might be in need of some fresh inspiration. Instead of just turning to music while driving into work, why not think about music as a way to help you make it through each day? Any work-related task can be made more enjoyable while jamming out to your favorite stand bys. Or on the other hand, do you have any fall travel plans? Would a new playlist on Pandora help get you excited while you’re packing or running to the airport? Don’t forget music while making your daily plans!

Mood music works wonders for creating the perfect ambient setting, too! If you’re looking for some ways to help usher in this glorious time of year, allow us to suggest some autumn-inspired “mood music,” perfect for listening to over dinner for cozy evening in, or while you’re taking a weekend drive. Listen to these inspired tracks:

“Set Fire to the Rain” Adele
“Closer” - The Chainsmokers
“I Will Never Let you Down” - Rita Ora
“Dying for You” - Otto Knows
“On My Mind” - Ellie Goulding
“All for You” - Alex & Sierra
“Can’t Help Falling in Love (remake)” - Twenty One Pilots
“Perfect” - Ed Sheeran
“That’s What I Like” - Bruno Mars
“Wasn’t Expecting That” - Jamie Lawson

Or, if your mood (or your SO’s mood!) runs a little more steamy and you have a romantic night in mind, check out this list that will put you both in a sensual and sexy state. What other hot hits are you loving these days?