Xperi: ‘Thriller’ tops US in-car Halloween radio listening

By Public Technologies
  • Xperi's November 4, 2026, analysis found 1970s and 1980s songs dominated Halloween in-car radio listening.
  • The ranking measured listening sessions across 550 US markets during October 25-31, 2026.
  • Michael Jackson's “Thriller” led with over 343,000 listens, more than double the total for second-ranked “Ghostbusters.”
  • Thirteen of the top 20 songs came from the 1970s and 1980s; only one was released in the 21st century.


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