Run the Blades

Call it Synthwave, Darksynth, Darkwave or Retrowave, but you know it when you hear it – that sinister pulsing buzz that powered a generation of horror and science fiction. 

Here are 13 tracks throbbing with electronic menace to set the mood for your Halloween party.

Halloween Theme – John Carpenter

The master who defined the genre.

Stranger Things Theme – Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein

The song that brought the genre back.

Ripped Apart in the Dark – Terrortron

1983 – Main Theme – Sinoia Caves

Star Eater – Daniel Deluxe

Dana’s Vision – Zombie Werewolves

Haunted (Hunted) – Mega Drive

Ripper – GosT

Unface – The Hunt

Fear – Megahit

Wraith– Lazerpunk

Motorcycle Cop – Power Glove

Roadkill – Kn1ght

You can also get this playlist on Spotify.

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