Okay, so let's get one thing out of the way right from the start of this post.
I know I’m using the term “New Wave” very loosely to describe this collection of songs. Music purists will argue to the death that half – or most – of the bands I’ve included aren’t truly part of the New Wave genre.
They are right, and I’m okay being completely wrong.
You might know prior to starting Spooky Little Halloween, I lived in the music world as a blogger. And here’s the thing about music genres: they’re a bunch of marketing crap.
Yes, it’s convenient to group together like bands, slap a label on them and point to their music as defining a movement. But I also think a lot of genres and subgenres were once made up in the heads of rock critics who needed a clever way to describe the hot new band they were required to write about.
So when I say New Wave, it’s more of a sound I’m after than genre accuracy.
Okay, enough music snob chatter – let’s listen to some spooky tunes.
Halloween New Wave
If Spotify is not your preferred method for streaming music, here is the complete playlist so you can create it yourself:

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What song would you add to the playlist?
Share it in the comments, and you just might see it added to the playlist! On Spotify? Follow the playlist here.
And if you’re looking for more music, be sure to check out the playlist section of the blog. My 100+ songs with witchy vibes playlist is a BIG TIME favorite on Pinterest these days.
Happy listening,




Jackie
I love this playlist!! A lot of these songs are on my own Halloween playlist but there are some I don’t have that I love! Thanks for sharing!! 😁🧡🖤🧡🖤
Miranda | Spooky Little Halloween
Thanks Jackie! Glad you’re enjoying it.
Chelsea
When I saw your playlist pop up on Spotify, I wasn’t sure what you meant by New Wave. And on mobile, it doesn’t really help you see what exactly is in the playlist. However, after reading your interpretation of “New Wave”, I completely agree with the selection as a whole. Personally, it’s not my favorite sound, but there are some solid favorites, Like “Don’t Fear the Reaper”. Plus there were quite a few I’d never heard before, so I really appreciate the new discoveries!
Miranda | Spooky Little Halloween
Glad you enjoyed a jaunt into a bit of new-to-you music, Chelsea! :)
Lizzie
I love your website!!!!!!!! :)
Miranda | Spooky Little Halloween
Thanks Lizzie!
Aric
Love the “New Wave” playlist!
Miranda | Spooky Little Halloween
Thanks!
Joe
I’m a huge fan of Oingo Boingo and think they’re the best Halloween band ever. That being said, the best Halloween song, IMHO, is No One Lives Forever. Give a listen and I’m sure you’ll find it belongs on the list. :)
Miranda | Spooky Little Halloween
I’ve had a soft spot for that one this year in particular.