There’s only one thing that’s harder than picking your Halloween costume: Choosing which of your favorite songs to add to your Halloween playlist. From classics like “Thriller” and “Monster Mash” to ...

This one practically moonwalks onto every Halloween playlist. Between the creepy Vincent Price monologue and the iconic music video, "Thriller" is a full-blown spooky spectacle. Just try not to dance.

We all know that even though a Halloween party may have the creepiest cocktails, the goriest Halloween games and the most frightening-looking Halloween food, but let's not forget Halloween music! Any ...

Halloween is on a Friday in 2025, which means there will be plenty of parties full of vampires, werewolves, ghosts and other monsters dancing the night away. But if you're the host of a party, you ...

Every Halloween needs a soundtrack. From eerie movie themes to catchy monster jams, the right songs can turn an ordinary night into something spooky, fun and unforgettable. Whether you’re dancing in a ...

Whether you are planning a casual night with a small group or a wild house party, no good Halloween celebration is complete without a killer playlist. This curated selection of thirty tracks, ranging ...

Having a children's Halloween party? Set the spooky (or not-so-spooky) scene with some fun Halloween music for kids that is sure to bring the giggles—and maybe even some silly dance moves! We're here ...

Not so eerie but surely impactful is the music of Nashville singer Sunny War and from her new album comes the song "No Reason," in which she struggles to be the best version of herself.

We are festive folk here in the fantasy group at The Athletic, and we love our holidays. So we are loathe to let a day of celebration pass without some sort of collaborative nod to the moment at hand.