Strictly Soundtracks

Paul and Glenn dive into the soundtrack to the drama series, Love Story. Produced by Ryan Murphy, the nine-part series chronicles the tragic romance between John F. Kennedy Jr and Caroline Bessette. A controversial take on a well-known story, it also boasts a killer soundtrack featuring artists who defined the sound of the early 90s.  Spanning genres, the era-defining playlist includes Sophie B. Hawkins, Primal Scream, Madonna, Duran Duran, Ce Ce Peniston and Dido.

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Strictly Soundtracks chills out as we dive into the soundtrack of True Detective: Night Country, starring Jodie Foster in an Emmy-winning performance. The fourth season of the anthology series features an eclectic soundtrack, from pop superstars like Billie Eilish and the Spice Girls to indie favourites such as Mazzy Star and Perfume Genius. And in revisiting this frosty tale, we also turn up the heat with an iconic track from Barry White.

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This week, Strictly Soundtracks goes big with a bumper two-hour edition, travelling back to 1996 to revisit the films now celebrating their 30th anniversary. From blockbuster spectacles (Twister, Independence Day, Space Jam), to cult favourites (Scream, Striptease) and big-budget comedies (The First Wives Club, The Birdcage), we’re diving into the music that helped define a standout year in cinema. Expect a playlist packed with high-energy hits and iconic artists, including kd lang, REM, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston and Vanessa Williams.

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The Strictly team again bring a mixtape show for yor listening pleasure (or joy). THis time our host John is joined by his film-buff friend Chris to play some of the soundtracks they both own. We hear music from films such as Orlando, Tomb Raider, Sweet & Sour, Stranger Things and Until The End Of the World. Artists such as U2, Kate Bush, Depeche Mode, Jimmy Somerville and Deborah Conway.

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The Strictly Soundtracks team take you back to the craziness of the 1996 movie Trainspotting, directed by Danny Boyle. One of the most iconic soundtracks ever, featuring Underworld, of course, plus Blur, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, New Order, Heaven 17 and many more.

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This episode of Strictly Soundtracks takes a stab at the music behind the 2000 satire American Psycho. With an ’80s playlist as sharp as Patrick Bateman’s designer suits, the polished, upbeat sounds of Huey Lewis and the News, Phil Collins, and Katrina and the Waves take on a more sinister tone when paired with the film’s iconic imagery. A killer soundtrack for an iconic film. 

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The Strictly Soundtracks team explores the nine-part streaming series Pluribus, unpacking its story, themes and, of course, its soundtrack. The playlist is as offbeat and strange as the show itself, featuring music from Judas Priest and Sade to Dinah Washington, Sheryl Crow and… (yikes!) Baltimora.

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The Strictly Soundtracks team travel back to the 1990s to explore gay cinema of the era. We revisit Australian queer classics (The Sum of Us, Head On), coming-of-age dramas (Beautiful Thing, The Edge of Seventeen), indie favourites (The Living End), and Hollywood flicks (Flawless, To Wong Foo…). The accompanying playlist is just as diverse as the films, with artists ranging from Taylor Dayne and Erasure to Patti LaBelle, Dannii Minogue and Sandra Bernhard.

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In a special International Women’s Day edition of Strictly Soundtracks, the team turns up the volume to celebrate Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery. The documentary traces the rise of the groundbreaking all-female festival, founded by Sarah McLachlan. The tour swept across North America in the late 90s and forever changed the music scene for female artists. Our two-hour playlist honours the voices that defined Lilith Fair, including Sheryl Crow, Tracy Chapman, the Indigo Girls, Paula Cole and Shawn Colvin.

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This week on Strictly Soundtracks, we clean up The Housemaid, a twisty erotic thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. Beyond its killer plot, the film boasts a razor-sharp soundtrack featuring pop superstars Kelly Clarkson, Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter.

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