Aren’t some songs just creepy? Whether derived from the lyrical content or the musical arrangement, some songs just exude an eerie air, and Halloween is the perfect time to compile some of those songs together. Great for driving to a Halloween party or blasting from party speakers, the following 13 tracks can work to make the sounds of your Halloween a little spookier.
The National performing live with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon
The luxuries of a major label have swayed a few of the most prominent indie acts into their territory. For instance, Florence + the Machine was snatched up by Island Records just after the release of her debut EP. Even indie rock’s most arguably prevalent act, Arcade Fire, has ties to a major label. Major labels have countless benefits like a bigger payday and more resources for promotion. The seven following acts, all with successful indie careers, have yet to give into major label pressure.
Jamie Seerman, AKA Jaymay, released her debut indie folk album Autumn Fallin’ in 2007 under independent label Heavenly Recordings. A multi-instrumentalist, Jaymay is well-versed in the guitar, piano, and violin. She also uses the typewriter as a musical instrument.
Jaymay has collaborated with a number of other successful independent artists. She collaborated with Kevin Devine on his 2009 album Brother’s Blood, and has also worked with Dirty on Purpose. Her song, “Sea Green, See Blue” was featured in an episode of CBS comedy How I Met Your Mother, and was also featured in the 2010 comedy The Switch. (more…)
Bowerbirds is an indie folk trio from Raleigh, North Carolina consisting of Philip Moore, Beth Tacular, and Mark Paulson. Equipped with an accordion and a violin, Bowerbirds’ three albums offer an honest, unmistakable sound that begs to be heard in small pubs around the world.
Underneath independent label Dead Oceans, Bowerbirds has released three albums: Hymns for a Dark Horse (2007), Upper Air (2009), and The Clearing (2012). The trio has toured with The Mountain Goats, and has been described as creating freak folk music.
Mountain Man is an independent folk group comprised of three young women: Molly Erin Sarle, Alexandra Sauser-Monnig, and Amelia Randall Meath. Their debut album, Made the Harbor, was released in 2010 under Partisan Records.
Prior to releasing their album, the trio toured with Grammy-Award nominated artist Feist, providing backup vocals and harmonizing alongside the indie-pop heavyweight. They have also been seen on tour with The Decemberists and Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi.
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