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The Ultimate “Stranger Things” Playlist to Get You Ready for the Final Season

If you’ve been counting down the days until “Stranger Things” returns, you’re definitely not alone.

With the final season dropping, fans everywhere are rewatching old episodes, brushing up on the Upside Down lore, and of course, putting together the perfect “Stranger Things” playlist. After all, the show’s music has basically become its own character. Think Kate Bush blasting while Max runs for her life, or Eddie shredding Metallica in one of the most metal moments in TV history.

If you’re hosting a watch party or just want to feel like you’re biking through Hawkins with the crew, here are the essential songs you’ll want on repeat. These tracks have all appeared in the series over the years, and they nail that nostalgic, eerie, synthy, monster-fighting vibe fans love.

Let’s begin with the biggest one. Yes, that one.

Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)” is practically synonymous with the series at this point. Then there’s Metallica’s “Master of Puppets”, forever tied to Eddie Munson’s heroic guitar solo. Journey’s “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” captures the show’s emotional punch, and Bon Jovi’s “Runaway” fits the rebellious energy of Season 2.

The list only gets more fun from there. The Cars’ “Moving in Stereo”, The Clash’s “Should I Stay or Should I Go”, and Toto’s “Africa” bring back some of the most memorable early-season moments. No explanation needed. If you know, you know.

Here’s a list of must-have tracks featured on the series so far:

  1. “Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)”, Kate Bush
  2. “Master of Puppets”, Metallica
  3. “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)”, Journey
  4. “Runaway”, Bon Jovi
  5. “Never Ending Story”, Limahl
  6. “Rock You Like a Hurricane”, Scorpions
  7. “Moving in Stereo”, The Cars
  8. “Should I Stay or Should I Go”, The Clash
  9. “Every Breath You Take”, The Police
  10. “Tarzan Boy”, Baltimora
  11. “Psycho Killer”, Talking Heads
  12. “Africa”, Toto
  13. “Islands in the Stream”, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton
  14. “Just Another Day”, Oingo Boingo
  15. “Hazy Shade of Winter”, The Bangles
  16. “Time After Time”, Cyndi Lauper
  17. “Pass the Dutchie”, Musical Youth
  18. “Sunglasses at Night”, Corey Hart
  19. “Whip It”, DEVO
  20. “Girls on Film”, Duran Duran

If you’re still hungry for more Hawkins nostalgia, there are over 160 additional songs here, and Spotify even has an official playlist ready to go.

So crank up the volume, grab your Eggos, and get ready. This soundtrack will have you feeling like you’re right there in the Upside Down.

20 Music Videos That Belong on Your Halloween Playlist

If you’re the kind of person who loves a little fright with your playlist, Billboard just dropped the ultimate list for you: 20 of the spookiest music videos of all time.

Some of the picks make perfect sense, others might leave you thinking, “Wait, that song?” But hey, sometimes it’s the cheerful ones that hide the creepiest visuals.

The lineup includes everything from pop icons like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter to horror legends like Rob Zombie and Ozzy Osbourne. Whether it’s the zombie dance that defined a generation or a surreal fever dream that makes you question your reality, these are the videos that prove music and horror go hand in hand.

Here’s Billboard’s spooky countdown (in no particular order):

  1. “Thriller” – Michael Jackson
  2. “All Good Girls Go to Hell” – Billie Eilish
  3. “Look What You Made Me Do” – Taylor Swift
  4. “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” – Backstreet Boys
  5. “The Dead Dance” – Lady Gaga
  6. “Closer” – Nine Inch Nails
  7. “Come to Daddy” – Aphex Twin
  8. “Bark at the Moon” – Ozzy Osbourne
  9. “Taste” – Sabrina Carpenter
  10. “Demons” – Doja Cat
  11. “Dinner & Diatribes” – Hozier
  12. “Disturbia” – Rihanna
  13. “Dragula” – Rob Zombie
  14. “Everybody Scream” – Florence + the Machine
  15. “Grave” – Kid Cudi
  16. “How Low” – Ludacris
  17. “All Nightmare Long” – Metallica
  18. “Emperor’s New Clothes” – Panic! At the Disco
  19. “Y Control” – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
  20. “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” – Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” is obviously the granddaddy of all spooky music videos, but newcomers like Sabrina Carpenter’s “Taste” and Lady Gaga’s “The Dead Dance” prove that the genre is still thriving. There’s everything from undead choreography to psychological horror to straight-up weirdness.

So, if you’re building a Halloween playlist or just want to creep yourself out on a random Tuesday night, this list is your new binge.

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