Halloweekend is only a few days away! By now, I’m sure you have your plans all sorted out, and your costume (or costumes) ready — but did you forget another very important component to the perfect Halloween weekend?! THE PLAYLIST.
Don’t be stuck listening to the “Monster Mash” on repeat. That’s so 1962.
I’ve compiled a list of 15 Halloweenie-themed *indie songs to add your party playlist! These songs range from having a spooky, Halloween-like title, to just the songs themselves invoking a ghoulish feel that is sure to please all the hipsters out there!
Enjoy!
1. “So Haunted” by Cut Copy, In Colours, 2008
2. “Graveyard’s Full” by The Growlers, Growlers, 2011
3. “Devil Town by Bright Eyes” by Bright Eyes, The Late Great Daniel Johnston: Discovered Covered, 2004
4. “Tokyo Witch” by Beach House, Beach House, 2006
5. “Bodysnatchers” by Radiohead, In Rainbows, 2007
6. “Slow Motion” by Panda Bear, Tomboy, 2011
7. “Tear You Apart” by She Wants Revenge, She Wants Revenge, 2005
8. “They Are Night Zombies!! They Are Neighbors!! They Have Come Back From The Dead!! Ahh!!” by Sufjan Stevens, Illinois, 2005
9. “It Gets Dark” by Holy Ghost!. 2012
10. “The Party Line” by Belle and Sebastian, Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance, 2015
11. “Ghost Town” by The Specials, B-Sides Why? Friday Night, Saturday Morning, 1981
12. “Reflektor” by Arcade Fire, Reflektor, 2013
13. “Pretty Girls Make Graves” By The Smiths, The Smiths, 1984
14.” Oblivion” by Grimes, Visions, 2012
And lastly, a song that has become a staple in every music freak’s Halloween Playlist:
15. “Dead Man’s Party” by Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party, 1985
*Indie is an umbrella term that encompasses a bunch of different genres, ranging from Indie-electronic, alternative, 80’s new wave, etc.
What are some of your favorite Halloween songs? Let us know in the comments!