a collection of indie, folk, and alternative song favorites for rainy days, cloudy afternoons, long drives, or quiet evenings at home! these are the songs, albums, and playlists i go to when the weather turns grey, i'm writing/drawing, or having a co...
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rainy sweater weather songs
albums to listen to when the rain comes down harder than ever
playlists with similar vibes made by yours truly
rainy sweater weather songs
a collection of songs for the cozy, moody, stormy days! NOTE: i will add to this list as i discover new songs that fit the feel
you can find most of these cozy, chill indie/alternative songs in my playlist on spotify!
rainy sweater weather | a spotify playlist
one of my favorite gregory alan isakov songs! great for rainy, gloomy days or relaxing vibes.
amsterdam | gregory alan isakov
sufjan stevens is one of my favorite artists, his lyrics and music are beautiful and a top pick for a rainy day playlist (a fav!) ⭐
death with dignity | sufjan stevens
a permanent member of my sweater weather playlist (a fav!) ⭐
july | far caspian
of course bon iver is on my rainy sweater weather playlist, it wouldn't be complete without him (a fav!) ⭐
holocene | bon iver
a moody song that belongs on any rainy day playlist!
cherry flavoured | the neighbourhood
one of my favorite songs and artists! the vibes in this tame impala song are perfect for rainy days (a fav!) ⭐
yes i'm changing | tame impala
another permanent member of my rainy day playlist (a fav!) ⭐
slowing down | the backseat lovers
you'll find lots of bon iver songs on my rainy day playlist, his music is the definition of a cozy, cloudy day (a fav!) ⭐
skinny love | bon iver
the lyrics in the song are beautiful, one of my favorite phoebe bridgers songs (a fav!) ⭐
funeral | phoebe bridgers
everything about this song is perfection! it's calming and beautiful, perfect for a drive on a rainy day (a fav!) ⭐
state lines | novo amor
the playlist wouldn't be complete without this classic!
sweater weather | the neighbourhood
this song belongs on every rainy day playlist!
american money | borns
one of my all-time favorite songs for many years now. it's so beautiful (a fav!) ⭐
somebody else | the 1975
beach house is the embodiment of a rainy, moody day!
silver soul | beach house
this song belongs on every cozy/moody playlist (a fav!) ⭐
flume | bon iver
this song has more of an upbeat vibe in comparison to the others, but somehow it just fits the vibe (a fav!) ⭐
dreams tonite | alvvays
the neighbourhood is a staple in my rainy day playlist!
silver lining | the neighbourhood
this song by cage the elephant is perfect for rainy/cozy day playlist!
trouble | cage the elephant
hozier's vibes are unmatched! this song fits beautifully on my rainy day playlist.
like real people do | hozier
upbeat, fun, and a song i always go back to (a fav!) ⭐
make me your queen | declan mckenna
a rainy day playlist is not complete without some beach house included!
PPP | beach house
bon iver strikes again! a classic (and popular!) song i love.
wash | bon iver
this song just makes sense on a rainy day playlist. the neighbourhood is an awesome band!
middle of somewhere | the neighbourhood
if you're making a cozy/rainy/relaxing day playlist, this song is an essential!
mrs magic | strawberry guy
i've loved this song for many years, and i always go back to it!
not my baby | alvvays
the vibes in this song are the kind of vibes you want in a rainy day playlist!
motel 6 | river whyless
another artist who embodies a rainy day (in the best way)! a cozy/relaxing playlist would not be complete without her.
smoke signals | phoebe bridgers
a dream duo!! this song is perfect in every way for a rainy day palylist
exile (ft. bon iver) | taylor swift
a little more on the upbeat side, but perfect for the playlist. borns is incredible!
electric love | borns
i've carried this song with me since i was in high school; it's helped me write, study, and relax. highly reccomend!
anchor | novo amor
looking to get in your feesl? play this beauty by sufjan stevens (a fav!) ⭐
fourth of july | sufjan stevens
albums to listen to when the rain comes down harder than ever
open the windows, light the candles, and queue the music! albums to play to set the mood on cozy, rainy days!
one of my favorite albums (and artists!). sufjan stevens music is calm, it's emotional, and beautiful. i love everything about every song in this album, and i feel like that's hard to come by! i listen to this album a lot when i'm writing (great stud...
carrie & lowell | sufjan stevens
everything about this album is beautiful: the lyrics, the music, the vibe! something about her folk music fits perfectly with cozy days full of rain or evening writing sessions.
folklore | taylor swift
rainy days and folk music are the perfect match! noah kahan's album is especially beautiful because of his ability to write a story within his music. this is one of my all time favorite albums!
stick season (we'll all be here forever) | noah kahan
playlists with similar vibes made by yours truly
if you enjoyed the general vibe/genre of the songs above, you'll also enjoy these playlists i've created and listen to daily!
beautiful, relaxing music for rainy days, creating art, and daydreaming.
oh, the feels | a spotify playlist
this is my folk playlist! the general vibe and inspiration for this playlist is the lumineers/hozier/lord huron. folk music has a way of setting a perfect mood for rainy days, cooking dinner, writing, drawing, and going on drives.
i took a little journey to the unknown | a spotify playlist
