Halloween Music FAQ
Answers to the most-asked questions about Halloween music, Skeleton Sam, spooky holidays and LVCRFT.
About LVCRFT
What is LVCRFT?
LVCRFT is a Halloween music collective from Los Angeles, founded in 2019 by GRAMMY-winning pop songwriters and producers Evan “Kidd” Bogart, Amanda “MNDR” Warner and Peter Wade. By day they write hits for artists like Beyoncé, Rihanna, Dua Lipa and Charli XCX. By night they make original Halloween music. More about LVCRFT.
Who is in LVCRFT?
LVCRFT was founded by Evan “Kidd” Bogart, Amanda “MNDR” Warner and Peter Wade. The wider collective includes Sarah Barrios, Justin Gray and Bonnie McKee, among others, plus a cast of spooky alter egos. Meet the band.
How many albums has LVCRFT released?
Eight, one every fall since 2019: This Is Halloween Volume 1 (2019), The Sequel (2020), The Return (2021), Scream Warriors (2022), V (2023), Under the Covers (2024), Halloween Kids (2025) and Skeleton Sam’s Deadtime Stories (2026). See all LVCRFT music.
Where can I listen to LVCRFT?
Everywhere you stream music: Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube and Bandcamp.
Can I license LVCRFT music?
Yes. All LVCRFT music is available to license for film, TV, ads, games, haunted attractions and events. Contact LVCRFT to get started.
Skeleton Sam
Who is Skeleton Sam?
Skeleton Sam is LVCRFT’s official skeleton and brand ambassador. He was born in LVCRFT’s 2019 song “Skeleton Sam,” became the group’s recurring narrator, and hosts the 2026 album Skeleton Sam’s Deadtime Stories. You can also meet him in person at events across Southern California. Meet Skeleton Sam.
Who sings “Skeleton Sam”?
LVCRFT, with Sarah Barrios on lead vocals.
What song plays at the start of Hocus Pocus 2?
“Skeleton Sam” by LVCRFT. Disney used it to open Hocus Pocus 2 in 2022, and it reached #8 on Shazam’s worldwide chart for two weeks. The full story.
Was “Skeleton Sam” written for Hocus Pocus 2?
No. It came out in 2019 as the lead single from LVCRFT’s debut album, three years before the film.
What is Skeleton Sam’s real name?
Samuel St. Skelevoie.
How many days until Halloween?
361 days until Halloween
Skeleton Sam counts down every single day on our Halloween Countdown.
Skeleton Sam’s Deadtime Stories
What is LVCRFT’s new album?
Skeleton Sam’s Deadtime Stories, LVCRFT’s eighth album, out October 1, 2026. It’s built like a late-night horror broadcast: original songs plus skits, hosted by Roger L. Jackson (the voice of Ghostface) alongside Skeleton Sam.
Who is on Skeleton Sam’s Deadtime Stories?
Horror icons including Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Bruce Campbell, Ernie Hudson, John Kassir, David Dastmalchian, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Alyssa Sutherland, Katharine Isabelle, Jenna Davis, Cynthia Garris, Mick Garris and Robert Rodriguez, with Roger L. Jackson as host.
Who sings “Deadtime Stories”?
Sarah Barrios sings the title track, the album’s theme song.
Spooky holidays
What spooky holidays are there besides Halloween?
Plenty. There’s one almost every month: Valloween, Friday the 13th, Half-O-Ween, World Goth Day, World Dracula Day, Spooky Pride, Summerween, Frankenstein Day, Krampusnacht and more. See them all, with dates, on the Spooky Holiday Calendar.
When is Halfway to Halloween?
April 30 into May 1, exactly six months from Halloween. LVCRFT calls it Half-O-Ween, and it has its own anthem, “Halfway There (Half-O-Ween).”
What is Summerween?
Halloween in the middle of summer, celebrated June 22. LVCRFT’s “Summerween (Midsummer Scream)” featuring Sarah Barrios is the official theme of Midsummer Scream. All about Summerween.
What is Valloween?
Valentine’s Day, the spooky way, on February 14. Celebrate Valloween.
What is Hallowmas?
Hallowmas is All Saints’ Day, November 1. At LVCRFT it’s also the moment Christmas crashes Halloween. More on Hallowmas.
When is Krampusnacht?
December 5, the night before St. Nicholas Day, when Krampus comes for the naughty. Krampusnacht guide and events.
When is the next Friday the 13th?
Next up: Friday, November 13, 2026. Every year has at least one and never more than three. All about Friday the 13th.
Finding Halloween music
What are the best Halloween songs?
Start with the classics like “Monster Mash” and “Thriller,” then add new originals. LVCRFT is one of the few acts releasing a new Halloween album every year. Start with LVCRFT Essentials or 31 Songs of Halloween.
What are good Halloween songs for a party?
Upbeat, danceable spooky songs your guests know, mixed with new ones they don’t yet. Hit play on our Halloween Party Playlist.
What are good Halloween songs for kids?
Spooky, not scary. LVCRFT’s album Halloween Kids (2025) was made for little monsters, and LVCRFT also plays across the family-friendly Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns.
What music plays at haunted houses?
Original soundscapes built for each maze. LVCRFT soundtracks mazes and provides live entertainment at The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, LA Haunted Hayride and Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns. Want it for your haunt? See Haunt Audio.
Are there Halloween songs in Spanish?
Yes. Start with LVCRFT’s Día de los Muertos EPs and our Canciones de Halloween en Español playlist.
What are some spooky Christmas songs?
Try LVCRFT’s “Naughty & Nice” and “All I Want for Christmas is BOO!”, then keep it going with our Spooky Christmas playlist.
Where can I learn about the history of Halloween music?
Read A Brief History of Halloween Music.
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