[2025] Recommended for Halloween Parties! A Special Feature on Western Halloween Songs

HalloweenSonic youth

Halloween

Sonic Youth, a leading experimental alternative rock band, also released a song titled “Halloween.” The characteristically unstable sounds of this band create an eerie vibe! It’s the perfect sound for a horror-themed image, don’t you think?

Trick or TreatAndrew Gold

Andrew Gold – Trick or Treat from Halloween Howls: Fun & Scary Music

Andrew Gold, a legendary singer-songwriter born in California who epitomized the West Coast rock scene of the 1970s.

As both a solo artist and behind-the-scenes creator, he released many outstanding works.

Did you know that in 1996 he actually released a Halloween-themed album? Titled “Andrew Gold’s Halloween Howls,” the album features Halloween-style cover songs as well as Andrew’s own originals.

The track we’re highlighting this time, “Trick Or Treat,” has a straight-to-the-point title, and its light, dance-inducing rhythm is sure to appeal to kids.

The sudden tempo pickup in the latter half is a fun twist, making it a Halloween number the whole family can enjoy!

The Monster HopBert Convy

The Monster Hop

A rockabilly song with a monster theme.

The singer, Bert Convy, was an American actor who was active from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Because horror films were popular in the United States in the 1950s, many songs like this were also released.

DemonsDoja Cat

Doja Cat – Demons (Official Video)

With its dark, mysterious vibe, this track is perfect for setting the mood at a Halloween party.

Doja Cat’s powerful rap, fused with trap, punk rap, and horrorcore, draws listeners into an eerie world.

Released in September 2023, the song is a single from the album “Scarlet” and charted in multiple countries, reaching No.

4 in New Zealand and No.

46 on the U.

S.

Billboard Hot 100.

The music video, featuring Christina Ricci, garnered attention for its horror-heavy visuals.

It’s a great pick for anyone looking to enjoy a slightly darker atmosphere on Halloween night.

Dead Man’s PartyOingo Boingo

Oingo Boingo Dead Man’s Party

It’s a song about a funeral.

It was released as a single in 1986 by the American new wave band Oingo Boingo.

It was used in the 1986 film “Back to School,” starring Rodney Dangerfield.

There Will Be BloodKim Petras

There Will Be Blood – Kim Petras (Official Audio)

“There Will Be Blood” is a song by German singer-songwriter Kim Petras.

The album it appears on, Turn Off the Light, is a Halloween-themed concept album released on October 1, 2019, in time for Halloween.

It’s a dance track layered with programmed rhythms and synthesizers, and its blood-related lyrics lean heavily into horror.

The eerie vibe is addictively captivating, so be sure to give it a listen during the Halloween season!

She WolfShakira

Shakira – She Wolf (Official HD Video)

An electropop track that evokes a late-night dance floor will liven up any Halloween party.

Centered on the theme of a wild woman’s liberation, this song was released in July 2009 and appears on Shakira’s eighth album, “She Wolf.” Its lyrics compellingly express a woman’s desire to break free from society’s constraints, conjuring images of a wolf dancing under the moonlight.

The song became a worldwide hit, earning Platinum certification in Italy, among other accolades.

It’s the perfect track for anyone who wants to unleash their true self on Halloween night.