Backstory:
Born out of the vibrant music scene of Portland, Oregon, in the spring of 2012, Male Autumn is the brainchild of four childhood friends — Chris McAllister, Brett Murdoch, Derek Scott, and Luke Rutherford. All four members boast a rich musical background, having played in various local bands and orchestras during their teenage years. Their shared love for music and the beautiful autumn season of their hometown inspired them to form a band that captures the melancholic essence of fading leaves, rendering it into beautifully crafted songs.

Genre:
Male Autumn identifies their sound as Indie Folk Rock, with a touch of Ambient soundscapes. Their music is characterized by haunting melodies, poetic lyrics, and the seamless fusion of traditional folk instruments with modern synthesizers.

Title:
“Shades of the Setting Sun”

Full song lyrics:

(Verse 1)
[C] Draped in the hues of the setting [G] sun,
[Am] We tread the path where the rivers [Em] run.
[F] Glistening leaves, falling one by [C] one,
[G] Singing songs of a day that’s [C] done.

(Chorus)
[C] In the heart of the Male [G] Autumn,
[Am] We find solace, though the world is [Em] often numb.
[F] Sifting through the shades of the [C] setting sun,
[G] We discover life’s rhythm, beating like a [C] drum.

(Verse 2)
[C] Underneath the canopy, where shadows [G] play,
[Am] We weave dreams out of the twilight’s [Em] gray.
[F] And in the silence, we find words to [C] say,
[G] Echoing the whispers of the autumn [C] day.

(Chorus)
[C] In the heart of the Male [G] Autumn,
[Am] We find beauty in what the world has [Em] become.
[F] Amidst the shades of the setting [C] sun,
[G] We dance to life’s music, flowing like a [C] hum.

The band’s favorite fan’s name:
Rachel Thompson

Rachel is an ardent supporter of Male Autumn. She fell in love with the band during their first live performance at a small local venue in Portland and hasn’t missed a single show since. She is particularly fond of their ability to capture the essence of the autumn season in their music, something she deeply resonates with.

Testimonial:
“I’ve always had a deep connection to the autumn season; it reminds me of the beauty in change and letting go. Male Autumn’s music perfectly encapsulates these feelings – their melodies are as comforting as a warm sweater on a chilly fall day, their lyrics as poignant as the sight of a falling leaf. Their song “Shades of the Setting Sun” is my anthem – it reminds me that even as the sun sets and the world grows cold, there is still beauty to be found. I can’t imagine a world without their music.”