No Halloween rotation is complete without the “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. from Ghostbusters! This tune is for all of your Gen X/millennial pals who are feeling nostalgic. “Satan’s a Woman” will have you twisting and shouting, so don your black poodle skirt and let’s go to the sock hop! “Ghostbusters” Ray Parker Jr. Pioneers of “Satanic Doo-Wop,” Twin Temple infuses occult aesthetics with the 1950s and 1960s rock ‘n roll. Remember when I asked what was more “Halloween” than death? Twin Temple is the answer to that question. Pictured: Twin Temple “Satan’s a Woman” Twin Temple “Death at My Door” is about death, and what’s more “Halloween” than that? It’s a toe-tapping, slicked back rockin’ time with a bit of organ action if that’s your thing. If you’re itching for a solid rockabilly act, look no further than The Creepshow. “Devil’s Face” is a punchy, in-your-face punk anthem with creative lyrics and - the devil’s got your face on! Look at your reflection! Put this on for a fun head-banging session. We all know how much I love my Nova Twins, so they needed a spot on this list. No, not the Glee version - The Rocky Horror Picture Show original cast! This jam is another must-have on your Halloween playlist, and it’ll undoubtedly please the musical theater lovers in your life. “Time Warp” The Rocky Horror Picture Show I’m all about innovative artistry, and this song ticks off all the boxes for me. While the tune’s about a breakup, the instrumentation evokes that spooky vibe we all love and even puts a 1960s girl group twist on it. We continue on the solemn indie train with “What’s A Girl To Do?” by Bat For Lashes. Power’s haunting vocals accompany an equally haunting, minor key-infused string arrangement and a strumming acoustic guitar. “Werewolf” Cat PowerĬat Power‘s “Werewolf” is pretty self-explanatory - it’s all about a werewolf. “Wild Hearses” gets groovy with some classic guitar riffs while talking about gravestones and morbid covenants.
Lucifer hails from Stockholm, and their music fuses 70s hard rock with a tinge of heavy metal and doom and gloom. Not to be confused with “Wild Horses” by The Sundays, that one sad song you recall hearing on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. “Halloween” is a melancholic, acoustic-driven piece, and it’s a nice tune to insert between the hard rock that’ll dominate your playlist. Much like the rest of the world, I also fell head over heels for indie-folk artist Phoebe Bridgers, whose poignant, frequently cut-to-the-quick lyrics feel like you’re reliving your latest breakup all over again. Pictured: Phoebe Bridgers “Halloween” Phoebe Bridgers It’s a Halloween staple - Ozzy Osbourne‘s “Bark at the Moon.” This song is quintessential 1980s heavy rock with supernaturally spooky lyrics.
This version of “Bad Moon Rising” melds strings and guitars for the optimal blend of classical and rock, all while injecting a bit of darkness. Rasputina is mostly a strings act emphasizing the cello, but they utilize guitars from time to time. It’s a cover of “Bad Moon Rising,” originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival. I included Rasputina on my playlist last year, and they’re back with another perfect tune for your Halloween rotation. “Witching Hour” employs eclectic instrumentation and an overall spooky aesthetic on a song that’s literally about witches. In This Moment burst onto the music scene as a heavier act, but their sound evolved over the years with more instrumental experimentation and softer vocals from frontwoman Maria Brink. RELATED: Halloween on a Budget: Closet Costuming “Witching Hour” In This Moment
Then, snatch up a bottle of pumpkin spice vodka (it’s legit, folks), ask that decorative skeleton for another dance, draw on black eyeliner like you’re Gerard Wayduring his My Chemical Romancedays and get ready to boogie. If you’re on the hunt for some witchin’ music, then never fear, for I’ve got a spooky playlist to scare up a good time.īe sure to check out my playlist suggestions from last year. It’s the most spooky-ful time of the year, my haunted babies! Halloween is nigh, and most of us are probably celebrating at home (again).
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