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Spooky Minnesota songs; New music from jeremy messersmith, Now Now, and more

by Diane

October 25, 2026

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Lasers, fog and pumpkins that are lit up are part of Derek Schmidt’s Halloween display in the Royal Oaks neighborhood in Woodbury, Minn., seen on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
Lasers, fog and pumpkins that are lit up are part of Derek Schmidt’s Halloween display in the Royal Oaks neighborhood in Woodbury, Minn., seen on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.Tom Baker for MPR News

Halloween is almost here, so as you plan your costume, make your costume, carve a pumpkin, or cast witchy spells – we have the perfect soundtrack of dark, spooky, and fun Halloween themed songs by Minnesota artist. Looking for Halloween plans? There also number of great local concerts to check out with your costume on, I’ll let you know where to go and who to see in the Twin Cities.

Song Debuts:

“Maybe Today, Satan” by jeremy messersmith

“Slide” by Now Now

“Clever Medicine” by Constant Insult

“Yakety Yak” by Koo Koo

“Cannonball” by The Hi-Bridge Band

Playlist

Hour 1: https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2026-10-25/19

Hour 2: https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2026-10-25/20

Stay up to date with new local releases on our Spotify playlist!

This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Spooky Minnesota songs; New music from jeremy messersmith, Now Now, and more