A new canon of Halloween music
All Songs Considered

A new canon of Halloween music

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 13, 202651 min
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Who’s the Mariah Carey of Halloween? Labels and artists are trying to capitalize on spooky season, but these are the songs that belong in the creepy canon, from the truly terrifying to simply seasonal and nostalgic. Note: An earlier version of this episode appeared on All Songs Considered in 2025. Tell us what you think with a review on Apple or Spotify wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: [email protected] Featured artists and songs: Phoebe Bridgers: “Killer” from ‘Stranger in the Alps...

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Hazel, I know you love this time of year. I do. I'm a spooky queen. anything horrifying and creepy, that is your comfort zone. Yeah, I live in a haunted house.

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I've wanted to believe that. I've talked about being a vampire on the show before, like I'm technically at least 3,000 years old. Do you change your social media handles to like

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