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.

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 ...

Michael Jackson's "Thriller" hits a streaming-era top 10 peak on the Hot 100 this Halloween season, despite having fewer streams than its 2024 peak.

It’s easy to understand how and why “Werewolves of London” became a Halloween party staple. The first is that is has “werewolves” in the title. It also includes lyrics that talk about how a “little ...

From the "Goosebumps" theme to an Alice Cooper jam, here are 10 songs NPR says are great for your Halloween fun.

Music has always been part of how we celebrate Halloween; it sets the tone, builds atmosphere, and draws us into that mix of fright and fun the holiday is known for. Spooky songs turn an ordinary ...

Billboard ranked what they consider the best Halloween songs. All Things Considered staffers have strong opinions about Billboard's take. All right. If that beat tells you anything, it's that ...

Last week's charts reflect the seven days immediately before Halloween — the "spooky season," you might say, but not the ...

Spooky season is officially upon us. Do you have your Halloween playlist ready to go? Are you tired of the “Monster Mash” and “Thriller?” If so — and even if you still love them but want more ...