The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Bomb Halloween Playlist:
So Halloween is gonna happen and you’re going to need the tunes to jam out to while getting sick on candy. There are many different kinds of Halloween music you could go for, so I put together this handy dandy little guide for crafting your ultimate playlist to get you in the mood to get spooky. Enjoy!
Classics: The essentials for every Halloween party, these are the songs you’re going to find when you look up Halloween music. Everyone knows these songs, and they’re perfect to add to your party mix to get everyone hyped for the holiday. (Just don’t overplay them.)
Playlist: Thriller by Michael Jackson / Ghostbusters Theme by Ray Parker Jr. / Monster Mash by Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers / I Put A Spell On You by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins / This Is Halloween by The Citizens of Halloween / (Don’t Fear) The Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult / Highway to Hell by ACDC
People Pleasers: Popular songs that have a creepy twist to them. The hits to add to your mix that everyone knows and work for the Halloween atmosphere.
Playlist: Pompeii by Bastille / Ghost by Ella Henderson / The Monster by Eminem ft. Rihanna / Midnight City by M83 / Demons by Imagine Dragons / Cannibal by Kesha / Dark Horse by Katy Perry ft. Juicy J
Spooky Bops: The songs I like to listen to on Halloween, and are on my personal Halloween playlist. These are danceable pop songs with a spooky twist. They may be less known, but they’re still bound to make a splash.
Playlist: Graves by CHVRCHES / Medusa by Kailee Morgue / Kill V. Maim by Grimes / Little Things by Allie X / Saint by VÉRITÉ / COPYCAT by Billie Eilish / Radioactive by Marina and the Diamonds / Close Your Eyes by Kim Petras
Nightmare Fuel: Weird, warped experimental pop for those who like the dabble in the dark. Like walking through a fucked up dream.
Playlist: Los Ageless by St. Vincent / Glass & Patron by FKA Twigs / SCREAM by Grimes ft. Pan Wei-Ju / Faceshopping by SOPHIE / bodyache by Purity Ring / TV Dream by Cults / Die 4 You by Perfume Genius
Creepy Atmosphere: Less of a party feel but has a ton of spookiness. More downtempo and leaning towards alternative, the perfect music to chill out to and still feel hella spooky.
Playlist: Churchyard by AURORA / Which Witch by Florence + The Machine / Waiting Game by Banks / Immortelle by Say Lou Lou / Redbone by Childish Gambino / Not So Bad In LA by Allie X / Genesis by Grimes / Siren by Kailee Morgue
Headbanger Halloween: Gory, grungy, grimy rock music. The songs that blare from the pits of hell for your Halloween enjoyment.
Playlist: Going To Hell by The Pretty Reckless / Sympathy for The Devil by The Rolling Stones / This Is Halloween by Marilyn Manson / Hells Bells by ACDC / Werewolf, Baby! by Rob Zombie / Skulls by Halestorm / Wicked Ones by Dorothy
Listen to each of these playlists separate, or mix them all together into your preferred playlist witch’s brew. I’ll be reposting a bunch of my previous playlists that I think fit the holiday as it approaches, so keep a look out for those. Happy Halloween!
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