[2026] Recommended for Halloween Parties! A Special Feature on Western Halloween Songs

The Spook ReturnsKSHMR, B3nte & Badjack

KSHMR, B3nte & Badjack – The Spook Returns (Official Music Video)

This is a track called “The Spook Returns,” a collaboration between KSHMR, B3nte, and Badjack.

The woman’s thin, whispering voice in English sends you straight down the horror path.

And the melody that comes in using a sound like a certain movie’s ringtone gives you chills too.

The heavy bass hits hard, the groove is cool, and even though it’s scary, you can’t help but move to it.

I even get chills at the talent it takes to play a track like this.

It’s so well-crafted that it makes you think, “Is this a movie soundtrack?”

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Yoimachi Jēn

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vampireOlivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo – vampire (Official Video)

This song is striking for its intense lyrics and dramatic melody.

Released by Olivia Rodrigo in June 2023, it’s rooted in goth-tinged pop rock, beginning as a piano ballad and unfolding into a grand, expansive sound.

Announced as the lead single from the album Guts, the track received high praise from critics.

Inspired by the motif of a vampire, the lyrics depict a relationship where one’s emotions are exploited.

Play it at a Halloween party and its eerie power is sure to elevate the atmosphere.

A perfect pick for anyone who wants to revel in a darker mood.

ZombieThe Cranberries

The Cranberries – Zombie (Official Music Video)

They’re from Ireland, and this is one of the signature songs by the popular 1990s rock band The Cranberries! While the lyrics make it an anti-war song, given that the title is “Zombie,” it could also work as a Halloween track.

Bad HabitsEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits [Official Video]

Ed Sheeran, the UK-born artist who’s hugely popular in Japan as well.

His 2019 release “Shape of You” still shows up frequently in Japanese media.

Among his works, the perfect Halloween party song is “Bad Habits.” As you can tell from the music video, it’s a vampire-themed piece with an overall eerie vibe.

The melody is crafted with a structure reminiscent of 1980s synth-pop, so many listeners may find it pleasantly nostalgic.

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Ryo

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DraculaBea Miller

Bea Miller – Dracula (Official Lyric Video)

Dracula, the most famous vampire in the world.

Vampires have been used as motifs in films, music, and novels across eras and cultures, and Dracula stands as their iconic figure.

The song I’m introducing today is, fittingly, titled “Dracula,” performed by Bea Miller, known as an artist from season 2 of the popular audition show The X Factor.

Born in 1999, she’s a rising young singer, and this track appears on her 2015 album Not an Apology.

Miller herself took part in composing the song, which conveys the idea that, for someone as individualistic as the narrator, a dangerous lover is appealing—likened to Dracula.

Why not check it out as a slightly offbeat Halloween song?

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KOH-1

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Monster MashBobby Boris Pickett

Monster Mash

It’s a song released in 1962 by American pop singer-songwriter Bobby “Boris” Pickett.

The lyrics are about zombies and Frankenstein having a party in a graveyard, making it a track that perfectly represents a Halloween party!

GhostBombay Bicycle Club

Bombay Bicycle Club – Ghost

A track from the debut album by the UK guitar rock band Bombay Bicycle Club, and apparently the band members were still in their teens at the time! Although the song is themed around ghosts, its breathtakingly beautiful atmosphere is overwhelming.