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- This Gen Z-approved Halloween playlist features 31 songs that blend horror vibes, dark pop, rap, and iconic movie tracks to give your spooky season the perfect soundtrack.
- From Billie Eilish’s eerie beats to throwback tracks like “Thriller,” this playlist isn’t just creepy—it’s a whole Halloween experience.
- Whether you’re carving pumpkins, dressing up, or just vibing with friends, this playlist sets the tone for a killer night (pun intended).
The Ultimate Halloween Playlist Gen Z Actually Wants to Hear
Okay, real talk. Halloween without a playlist is like trick-or-treating without candy. Whether you're throwing a costume party, creeping through a haunted house, or just sitting in your room eating mini Kit Kats while scrolling TikTok, the right soundtrack makes the mood.
So we made you something special: the ultimate Halloween playlist curated for the Gen Z crowd. No cheesy filler, just straight-up bangers with that spooky, eerie, or totally unhinged energy that screams Halloween.
Get your speaker ready. It’s about to get haunted.
1. Billie Eilish – "bury a friend"
Starting strong with everyone's favorite ghost queen. This track feels like it's crawling under your skin, in the best way possible. Billie made being creepy cool, and this one’s a must-have.
2. Rihanna – "Disturbia"
This track? Still slaps. It’s chaotic, dramatic, and totally Halloween-coded. RiRi delivered dark pop perfection, and Gen Z is still streaming it like it's 2008.
3. Ghost – "Mary on a Cross" (TikTok version)
This one had a whole revival thanks to TikTok. It’s got that haunting energy, plus major ✨vampire vibes✨. Perfect for late-night drives under orange streetlights.
4. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – "Heads Will Roll" (A-Trak Remix)
You’ve probably heard this at literally every Halloween party ever, and for good reason. It’s electric, creepy, and totally makes you want to dance like your life depends on it.
5. Lady Gaga – "Monster"
Mother Monster snapped with this track. It's camp, it's catchy, and it’s all about falling for the wrong kind of creature. Sounds like Halloween.
6. Tyler, The Creator – "Yonkers"
The beat alone is unsettling. Add in Tyler’s unfiltered bars and you’ve got the kind of spooky energy that’s not literal ghosts—but still totally haunting.
7. Michael Jackson – "Thriller"
Yes, it’s basic. No, we don’t care. This track is the blueprint. If you’re not awkwardly zombie-dancing to it at least once in October, are you even celebrating?
8. Doja Cat – "Demons"
Fresh off her horror-core era, Doja brings the witchy, theatrical chaos that Halloween lives for. She’s serving spells and bars at the same time.
9. Bobby “Boris” Pickett – "Monster Mash"
This one’s for the irony. Gen Z’s love of kitsch makes this retro banger feel weirdly relevant again. It’s so cringe, it’s camp—and camp is Halloween gold.
10. Beyoncé – "Haunted"
Not her most streamed, but definitely one of her most haunting. This track creeps through the room like fog. Sultry and spooky? Check.
Not Just Songs. It's a Whole Halloween Experience
Halloween is a vibe, not just a holiday. This playlist captures all the moods: eerie, chaotic, flirty, dramatic, and straight-up unhinged. Because let’s be honest, that’s the Gen Z energy we’re bringing to spooky season.
More Playlist Heat:
- Kim Petras – "TURN OFF THE LIGHT"
- Megan Thee Stallion – "Sweetest Pie" (feat. Dua Lipa)
- Kanye West – "Monster"
- Ashnikko – "Halloweenie"
- Melanie Martinez – "Tag, You’re It"
- Halsey – "Control"
- Travis Scott – "SICKO MODE"
- Marina – "Teen Idle"
- The Weeknd – "After Hours"
- Lana Del Rey – "Season of the Witch" (cover)
- Lil Nas X – "Panini" (because it sounds like it was made by a haunted toaster, in a good way)
- Florence + The Machine – "Shake It Out"
- Willow – "Whip My Hair" (it’s chaotic enough to count)
- The Neighbourhood – "W.D.Y.W.F.M?"
- Cavetown – "Devil Town"
- Grimes – "Oblivion"
- Paramore – "Decode"
- Olivia Rodrigo – "vampire"
- **Ethel Cain – "American Teenager" (ghostcore anthem)
- Panic! At The Disco – "Emperor's New Clothes"
- ROSALÍA – "Di Mi Nombre"
A Halloween Soundtrack for Every Mood
Whether you're going full glam vampire, chaotic witch, nostalgic zombie, or just vibing in your bed with a horror movie on, this playlist has a track that fits the vibe.
I tested this playlist while carving pumpkins in my bestie’s kitchen, blasting it through a half-working Bluetooth speaker. Let me tell you, when “Monster” came on right after Billie, we were in full freak-mode. Even the pumpkin looked scared.
There’s something sacred about music that feels like Halloween. It doesn’t need to be all howls and screams. Sometimes, it’s about the weird melancholy in Lana's voice or the twisted beat of a Tyler track. It’s the emotional rollercoaster Gen Z lives for.
Make It Yours
This list is just a starting point. Add your own haunted obsessions, your cursed TikTok sounds, your weird SoundCloud finds. Make it personal. Halloween is about transformation, and your playlist should shapeshift with your mood.
Just promise us one thing: don’t go another October without blasting “Heads Will Roll.”
Stay spooky, stay vibey, and keep the bops coming.
Stay tuned for more fire playlists, party guides, and chaotic energy from the Gen Z entertainment universe. Only at Woke Waves Magazine.
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