"SZNZ: Autumn" is the ninth EP by American rock band Weezer and part of their ambitious SZNZ project, which consists of four seasonal EPs. Released digitally on September 22, 2022, to coincide with the September equinox, the EP captures the themes and moods associated with the autumn season. The band previewed the EP by performing "What Happens After You?" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! the day before its release, generating excitement among fans for this new installment in their seasonal series.
Rivers Cuomo described SZNZ: Autumn as incorporating a "dance-rock" sound, drawing inspiration from artists like Franz Ferdinand and The Strokes, while also integrating synth elements. The overarching emotion of the EP is characterized by anxiety, reflecting a sense of tension and uncertainty. Thematically, it is set in "The Mount of Beatitudes," evoking imagery associated with passion, the Last Supper, and even the Salem Witch Trials, creating a rich and complex aesthetic backdrop for the music.
