Halloween Costume Inspirations Through Song

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For some, Halloween has already been and gone with the year now heading towards Christmas. But for others, the Halloween spirit remains all year round with celebrations still in swing or ideas already in motion for next year's events, so why not get started early with some costume ideas? Halloween may be over but here are some songs to inspire your costumes for next year. 

“Ghost” - Stray Kids

Stray Kids deliver a time defying-single with “Ghost,” the eighth track from their fourth studio album, KARMA, in the sense that the song has a modern yet nostalgic sound element to its production that feels new yet also timeless. Connected to its title, “Ghost” has a haunting presence, but one that is not overly obvious, making “Ghost” a great addition to any K-Pop Halloween or non-Halloween playlist. Stray Kids always perform with great vocals and rap verses but there is something about the vocal deliveries in “Ghost” that exceeds expectations with the way in which the vocals flow alongside the instrumental. For Stays and casual Stray Kids listeners, “Ghost” is a song I can imagine becoming a fan-favorite just from the first listen.

“Angel #48” - aespa

From their sixth mini-album Rich Man, aespa delivered the angelic single “Angel #48.” It’s a lighter sounding single that carries a heavenly, nostalgic, noughties tone compared to some of aespa’s other tracks that have a darker, and perhaps a more modern or futuristic concept. “Angel #48” has a very British sound to it, which is no surprise as the track was produced by British production duo LDN Noise, who have become a staple name within the K-Pop scene having produced numerous tracks for some of the biggest artists in K-Pop. aespa’s vocals remain strong but sweet throughout the song, complete with a dulcet chorus that emits a warm, summer vibe that is perfect to relax and unwind to.  

“Devil” - WONHO

WONHO delivers a bold level of seduction in his mini-album Love Synonym #2 : Right for Us with the beautifully haunting single "Devil." This song captures a darker concept with WONHO's hypnotic vocals and the song’s thrilling yet sensual, downtempo beat. For casual listeners of WONHO, “Devil” displays another side to his artistry, one that is alluring and mysterious with a sound that differs from many of his title tracks and other released singles. “Devil” will have you wanting to dive into more of his discography and discover more of his diverse range, that those more familiar with WONHO's work may already adore.

Edited by Cara Musashi