I can't remember how it was I came across Dead Man's Bones but when I first heard them I couldn't believe that was Ryan Gosling's voice. I heard them long before he was in films like Drive, Only God Forgives and The Place Beyond The Pines. I only knew him from The Notebook and as Hollywood's latest heartthrob. I did not think he could produce music like this.

Of course he wasn't alone. He started up Dead Man's Bones with friend Zach Shields. When they met, they actually hated each other but eventually found out they both shared a love for the creepy and macabre. They both put together their love of Horror and created the amazing and eerie "Dead Man's Bones".  Straight away I loved it and it has become one of my favourite albums to listen to around Halloween time. If I make a playlist you can be sure they'll be on it.

I should also mention the amazing choir that are also featured throughout the album, Silverlake Conservatory Children's Choir. Now I have to admit, having a choir on an album doesn't sound very appealing to me but this works very well and I urge you to give it a listen even if it puts you off.

All the songs have a spooky element as they decided to write love songs about ghosts and monsters. "In The Room Where You Sleep", "My Body's A Zombie For You" and "Buried In Water" being some of my favourites.

In The Room Where You Sleep (Live)

"There's something in the shadows

in the corner of your room.

A dark heart is beating

and waiting for you.

There is no open window, but the floors still creek.

In the room where you sleep.

In the room where you sleep…

Where you… sleep."

My Body's A Zombie For You

"The smell of my breath

From the blood in your neck

Oh, I hold my soul

From the lands unknown

So I can play the strings of your death"

Buried In Water

"When the women and kids are asleep

The wolves there, in the skin of the sheep

So lock all the windows and doors

The devil's coming for you and yours."

Name In Stone

(Live from a Graveyard)

"In the end we'll make a home

A name in stone

A name in stone

In the end we'll make our home

A name in stone

Your name in stone."

That last song "Name in Stone" isn't actually on the album for whatever silly reason! It's a wonderful song and that video is just perfect.

I didn't think there was anything about a new album until I saw this tumblr post. I can't seem to find any official news though. And I do wonder if it's false, especially because the date is June of this year and well, there is nothing out so far! All news about it is from last year as well... We can only hope!

I will leave you with a link to the whole album on YouTube. Be sure to give it a listen in full as it's wonderful. It's not all doom and gloomy I should mention and you should know if you listened to the songs above. It's great for those raining autumns days, yes, but also for those sunny crisp autumn days!



I hope you enjoyed reading and listening to this post! I should have some more Spooky Halloween Soundtrack's very soon! Make sure you're following me on Bloglovin or here on Blogger for updates on my blog!

Until next time...

Don't you just love old vintage* style Halloween stuff? From awesome stickers, decorations and ornaments, the internet likes to tease me!

Note: some of this stuff mightn't actually be "vintage" it's mostly that they have a look or feel of that wonderful Halloweeny vintageness :P

Halloween Silhouettes from Ed Emberley's Big Orange Drawing Book. 

(On Amazon)

Charles Addams Halloween MugMates

Why don't you exist mugs?! Cos I would buy the hell out of you. 

Hallmark Halloween Scratch Cards

I really want to scratch and know the answer to these!

Halloween Hallmark Card Stickers

You can never have enough Halloween stickers.

Halloween Decoration from Etsy.

Etsy has tons of awesome Halloween decorations and ornaments like this Haunted House wall art!

Vintage Halloween Garland on Etsy.

This Etsy shop has some seriously awesome Halloween style Garland's and just amazing vintage style garlands in general! Be sure to check them out. 

For more Halloween goodness you can check out my Halloween Etsy Finds For The Home and Halloween Etsy Finds You Can Wear as well as some Halloween Art. 

Thanks for reading! :)

So, have you seen my first Halloween Etsy Finds? It has lots of Halloween home decor! Now we're onto stuff you can wear!

There are so many wonderful Halloween related jewellery/clothes/other stuff on Etsy and it was very hard not to include it all. But I do have a Halloween list on Etsy that you can keep an eye on as I will be adding lots to it over time.

First up are these amazing earrings!

All earrings above are by PinkPandemonium on Etsy!

Army of Darkness Dangle Earrings | Evil Dead 2 Stud Dangle Earrings

Michael Myers Halloween Knife Earrings | Elvira Coffin Shaped Earrings with Pumpkins

I just love these so much! What better way to show your love for all things Horror than a pair of these homemade Horror earrings?!

The Evil Dead Ash Hair Bow on the left is by the same person who made the awesome earrings above! I also found this amazing Halloween Horror Movie Bow that I think every horror movie fan needs!

I just love this silhouette of the Bride of Frankenstein. So pretty! You can get it as earrings or a lovely brooch.

I love this Jack O' Lantern Dress so much! And how awesome would it look with this long golden necklace with skulls?! UGH. I would wear that everyday.

These two also pair well! A Slime Green Glitter Beetlejuice Brooch and a Green Slime Collar which I need right now.

Halloween Nail Decal Pack & Black Bat Halloween Vinyl Nail Decals (Set of 50)

I really need to get myself some Halloween nail decals. I'd never stop using them!

Acrylic Ghost Earrings

I love how cute, spooky and simple these ghosts look! 

How amazing is this Beetlejuice Handbook for the Recently Deceased? It's just like in the movie! Thinking of being Lydia Deetz this year? Well you can't be without this book!

And lastly how great is this Hocus Pocus iPad Case? You can also get it as a makeup bag from the same shop but I really need to find it as an iPhone case! It's the best thing!

I could have honestly included so much more but like I said keep an eye on my Halloween list on Etsy for more Halloween related awesomeness! 

Anything here catch your eye? Let me know! :D

Don't forget to check out the first Halloween Etsy Finds and I also have an Autumn Etsy Finds over on Sempre Sorres. 

Thanks so much for reading/looking! 

The time is upon us! It is Halloween month! YAY! I usually do Etsy Finds on Sempre Sorres (beauty/fashion blog I run with my sister) but decided to do a very special Etsy Finds here on my Spooky Ash blog! First up is some amazing Halloween related decorations, house decor and anything that isn't jewellery, that will be for my next post. I found so many awesome Halloween related stuff I ended up having to do two parts! :D Part II will be up tomorrow!

For now, please enjoy the spooky items I picked for your home!

Ouiji Board Pillow Case Set | Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz Pillow Case Set
Ghoul Girls Pillow Case Set | Morticia and Gomez Addams Pillow Case Set

All of these pillows are available from Totalchaosbootique on Etsy.

I seriously want every single pillow in that shop!

(2016 edit: This shop seems to be closed now. Boo!!)

This Witch's Brew Mug is just perfect not only for Halloween but all year around! :D

What better to go along with your mug that this amazing Frankenstein Monster and Bride of Frankenstein Tea Pot! I want it now!

This set of Poison Sticker Set would be amazing for a haunted house themed Halloween or for simply playing a trick on your family or loved one/s! :D

You can find Halloween Garlands all over Etsy and even in shops around Halloween time so you have no excuse not to get one! They really add something to a bare wall or over a door or entrance! I had to pick this cute bat garland though! I just love bats!

Not only does this show your love for Halloween but also your incredible music taste ;)

Misfits Giclée Print by the amazing CastleMcQuade.

I've probably missed lots and lots of amazing Halloween decor but you can always search Etsy yourself and see what you can find! It's super awesome. 

Be sure to stick around and I'll soon have Part II up! 

Thanks for reading/looking! 

P.S. I have an Autumn Etsy Finds up on Sempre Sorres! Go check it out if you're an Autumn lover!