For this week's Jams We Love, we're providing you with even more Halloween tunes. Tonight's the night, so get into the mood.

1. The Soft Moon, "Repetition"

For our column "Jams We Love," we're turning you onto the songs that keep us going every day. We'll showcase a new playlist every week so you can start things off right.

Back in the 80s, the Bay Area was instrumental in spawning thrash metal, the little musical movement that bestowed Metallica upon the world. Here's an old-school metal primer featuring some of the most influential thrash bands of all time.

For our new column "Jams We Love," we're turning you onto the songs that keep us going every day. We'll showcase a new playlist every Monday so you can start the week off right.

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1. Lilac, "Days"

San Francisco-based gritty dream-pop act Lilac has been hitting venues in the Bay Area hard lately and having seen the evolution of this trio from their very first show, their attack has increased in intensity ten fold. At the end of "Days", vocalist/guitarist Will Ivy's wails take the song out with a gorgeous bang.

I Look Around, Rain Parade by 7x7SF

2. Rain Parade, "I Look Around"

Because it finally feels like summer in the city. We're rejoicing with this gem from Rain Parade, a band that was part of the 80s Paisley Underground scene in LA. Its 60s-style breezy, floating vocals and searing sitar-inspired guitar hook match the sun that's finally scorching our sidewalks.