Yes, I confess, I was an avid mix-tape maker as an adolescent, and that curatorial fixation has carried over into playlist-making. Here are some that I’ve made specifically for listeners of Medieval Death Trip!

Cover image for the MDT Christmas Playlist

MDT Christmas: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5EmlXCdeLV3HPmspb0I9AX?si=078413658f35432f

An ever-growing list of Christmassy music with medieval vibes (though largely not authentic period music). This playlist has been organized for flow and to avoid repeats, so shuffle it at your own risk!

Cover image for the MDT Spooky playlist.

MDT Spooky: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yYP5hbElCvbARWxYaWm4i?si=ade108868ebc47e4

Not specifically medieval, this playlist reflects my own lifelong interest in horror and eerie music, from cinema soundtracks to moody instrumentals. All the tracks on this playlist are instrumentals, though they vary from high-energy to semi-ambient. Good for studying, driving, Halloween dinner party background, etc. This list works fine (maybe even best) on shuffle.

MDT Spooky Songbook: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FlhMA3HUepv45fN6XfMnb?si=90d06956ede4429d

Another playlist of spook season music, but this time all songs with lyrics. I think all of these have eerie vibes, but most weren’t necessarily written with Halloween in mind. You won’t find “The Monster Mash” or “Thriller,” but there’s lots of Tom Waits, murder ballads, and ghost story songs, and even a few Middle English delights. This is also a solid shuffler.