Halloween season is finally here! We all deserve to party the house down after the numerous lockdowns and restrictions over the previous three years.
Whether you’re dressing up to attend a costume party, or staying in with your pals for a movie night, celebrations wouldn’t be complete without a hip playlist that puts you in the Halloween spirit.
Naturally, no gathering would be complete without a killer playlist featuring the wildest and finest Halloween-esqu tunes. After all, music creates the atmosphere for an entire evening. We’ve put together the *perfect* playlist, with songs from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” to Kim Petras’s eerie szn-inspired album, if you’re not sure where to start on putting together the proper mix.
Thriller — Michael Jackson
Kickstart your Halloween party with the classics. You can’t deny that this tune is a must-have for every Halloween playlist.
After Hours — The Weeknd
Get ready for some Halloween fun with The Weeknd, after hours! Just watch out for anybody following you home…
Somebody’s Watching Me — Rockwell
The terror of being observed by an ominous person is unmatched. It may be a ghost or perhaps Michael Jackson singing in the distance.
Unholy — Sam Smith (feat. Kim Petras)
Smith’s voice is entrancingly lovely. Nothing pious is allowed on Halloween night!
Still Alive — Demi Lovato
This song appears in the soundtrack of Scream 6, the most recent entry in the venerable horror series.
Disturbia — Rihanna
Because Rihanna is the only person who could make the words “bum, bum, bee-dum, bum-bum, bee-dum-bum” sound like a spell that would ensnare you in a night of darkness.
Maneater — Nelly Furtado
Because Nelly Furtado explains in exact detail how to identify man-eaters in the event of a zombie apocalypse. They demand a lot of your time and money, while making you look nothing like the extras from The Walking Dead.
Bloody Mary — Lady Gaga
After all, she is known as Mother Monster for a reason. For your upcoming Halloween party, draw inspiration from this eerie tune.
The Addams Family Theme — Vic Mizzy & His Orchestra & Chorus
They’re spooky and weird… A Wednesday Addams costume would go great with this classic tune.
I Hope Ur Miserable Until Ur Dead — Nessa Barrett
With this song (and her entire Pretty Poison EP, to be honest), the Seventeen cover girl did what she had to do.
Ways to Be Wicked & Rotten to the Core — Descendants 2
When Evie, Mal, Carlos, and Jay start chanting “W-I-C-K-E-D,” you can’t help but start singing along with them.
This is definitely worth listening to if you’re in the mood for some mischief.
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of These) — Eurythmics
Sweet Dreams are made out of sweets, alcohol, and a dash of the Eurythmics.
Frankenstein — Rina Sawayama
Not only is Frankenstein a fantastic Halloween costume, it’s also a total club smash! This should definitely be included in your Halloween playlist.
Time Warp — Rocky Horror Picture Show
Since it’s at least good form to pour one out for their dedication at your party, even if you’re not the type to watch the Rocky Horror Picture Show at midnight every Halloween.
Bury a friend — Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish is no stranger to unusual sounds and spooky music videos. Even if it’s a little overrated, this song is great for having a good time.
Haunted — Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s “Haunted” is an orchestra-filled, dramatic, drum-heavy break-up anthem that teeters on the brink of being bonkers, thus it falls squarely on the poppiest side of the fence.
She Wolf — Shakira
Because Shakira’s bizarre werewolf-themed world is an essential component of any Halloween playlist. Bonus points for performing in what can only be described as a cave’s bejewelled interior?
Breakfast — Dove Cameron
What other justification is there for listening to this song, besides the “iconic” line, “I eat boys like you for breakfast”?
Vampire — Olivia Rodrigo
Let’s all give O-Rod praise for releasing this Halloween-themed smash in so timely a manner.
All My Ghosts — Lizzy McAlpine
This song from Lizzy’s album Five Seconds Flat is equally as great as the TikTok-famous “Ceilings” track.
Look What You Made Me Do, — Taylor Swift
As with most Taylor songs, there is a lot of reading between the lines, but if you’re seeking fsomething edgy to play in a room full of dancing individuals who are costumed as villains… I guess this will work.
Transylvania Twist — Bobby “Boris” Pickett, The Crypt-Kickers
This song works best when it’s placed in between two other more contemporary songs as a small surprise. It’s wonderful and has a good tempo for dancing.
Purgatory — Kim Petras
This could perhaps be the ideal Halloween party background music. The beat starts off eerie before changing into a loud bass dance track, but there aren’t many lyrics — in fact, none at all.
Alice — Lady Gaga
“Alice” has a slight Alice in Wonderland vibe, and we are totally digging Gaga’s appearance in the music video. Next Halloween attire?
Wolves — Selena Gomez & Marshmello
“Wolves” is a fantastic modern addition because of its ominous music video and eerie, windy melody.
I Put a Spell on You — Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
Another timeless song with several top-notch covers to add to your playlist.
