Strictly Soundtracks

The Strictly Soundtracks team dive into the cover versions used in films. Some are classics reimagined, some are quirky oddities and some — actually most — ended up outshining the original versions. With a playlist that includes Cher, Kylie Minogue, k.d lang and Jessica Simpson, the episode spans various film genres and musical styles to celebrate the power of a great reinterpretation. The post Cover Versions appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

The Strictly Soundtracks team dives into the soundtrack to the six-part streaming series, The Girlfriend. Starring Robin Wright as an overprotective mother who’s wary of her son’s new partner (Olivia Wood), the psychological thriller includes music from The Kinks, Blackpink, Diana Ross, The Buzzcocks, Can, Carole King and Australian duo Royel Otis. The post The Girlfriend appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

This week, the Strictly Soundtracks team slip on the Ruby Slippers and follow the Yellow Brick Road into the wonderful world of Oz. Glenn, John and Paul journey from the iconic 1939 original starring Judy Garland,  through the twisted history of the Broadway musical The Wiz and into the Australian heartland for 1976’s oddity, Oz: A Rock and Roll Road Movie. Along the way, they celebrate David Lynch’s Wild at Heart, honour Mariah Carey’s contribution to the canon and wrap up their Oz-session with the film adaptation of Wicked. The post The Wonderful World of Oz appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

Glenn and Paul strap on their sparkliest roller-skates to travel back to 1980 and dive into the soundtracks of two camp classics, Can’t Stop the Music and Xanadu. We explore the chaotic productions, the critical backlash and, of course, the iconic music, featuring tracks by the Village People, the Ritchie Family, Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra. The post Can’t Stop… Xanadu appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

Just in time for Halloween, Glenn, John and Paul explore the soundtracks of scary movies. The haunting playlist includes  tracks from American Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, Scream and Bram Stoker’s Dracula, as well as the truly terrifying (for other reasons) I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. It’s a spine-tingling trip through musical mayhem. The post Halloween appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

This week on Strictly Soundtracks, we’re diving into the music of Boots, the hit TV series about a closeted gay teenager who enlists in the US Marines in 1990. The show’s packed with late-’80s and early-’90s classics, from Bananarama and the Go-Go’s to Wilson Phillips, Sade and Queen. We unpack how these tracks shape the story, set the mood, and capture a moment in history when LGBTQ Americans were banned from serving openly in the military.     The post Boots appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

The Strictly Soundtracks team laces up their ballet shoes and leaps into Billy Elliot, the toe-tapping, tear-jerking, tap-dancing triumph turning 25 this year! Anchored by an award-winning performance by a young Jamie Bell, it’s a coming-of-age story packed with grit, grace, and just the right amount of humour. And we’re here to break it all down, one pirouette at a time. The post Billy Elliot appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Brokeback Mountain,  the Strictly Soundtracks team takes a look back at two decades of queer cinema. Spanning a wide range of genres — from offbeat comedies and heartfelt romances to poignant coming-of-age dramas and devastating love stories — the team explores the most impactful LGBTQIA+ films and the unforgettable music that brought them to life. With a playlist that includes Bronski Beat, Kylie Minogue, Melissa Etheridge, Pet Shop Boys, Troye Sivan and Visage, the lineup is as queer as the films themselves. The post 20 Years of Queer Cinema appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

This week, the Strictly Soundtracks team returns to the mirror ball to explore how three movies released in the late 1990s brought the grooves and glamour of the ’70s back to the big screen. We dive into Boogie Nights, The Last Days of Disco and 54, three movies that gave the disco era a glittery reboot for a new generation. With a playlist spanning everything from Grace Jones and Diana Ross to Chic and Bonnie Pointer, join us as we revisit the 1970s… through the lens of the 1990s. The post 70s Nostalgia in 90s Cinema appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

John, Glenn and Paul are putting on their Boogie Shoes, sparking a Disco Inferno and declaring You Should Be Dancing as they dive into the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. How Deep is Your Love for this iconic 1977 musical? The disco era is Staying Alive as the Strictly Soundtracks team start Jive Talkin’ about John Travolta, the Bee Gees and… Tavares? The post Saturday Night Fever appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

This week on Strictly Soundtracks, we’re talking all things Kpop Demon Hunters. Step into the neon-lit streets of supernatural Seoul, where pounding K-pop beats, fierce choreography and demon-slaying style collide. This isn’t your typical K-drama — it’s a high-octane blend of action, mythology and music with a soundtrack you’ll have on repeat. The post Kpop Demon Hunters appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

This week, the Strictly Soundtracks team turns back the clock to 1985 and explores the films and soundtracks that are turning 40 this year. It’s the year that gave movie lovers such classics as Beverly Hills Cop, Back to the Future, The Color Purple and The Breakfast Club. In looking back on 1985, we also have the chance to celebrate the 40th birthday of our beloved Strictly Soundtracks co-host, Glenn Charlie Dunks. With a playlist that includes Tina Turner, Patti LaBelle, the Thompson Twins, Duran Duran and… Barry Manilow (??), it’s time to don the headbands, squeeze into the spandex and gyrate like Jamie Lee Curtis in 1985’s less-than Perfect. The post 1985: The Hits appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

This week, the Strictly Soundtracks team is diving deep into Hollywood’s pantheon of forgettable flicks to uncover the bangers among the bombs. We’re tracking down great songs from less-than-great films. Our playlist includes musical gems from such icons as Olivia Newton-John, Bjork, Queen, Donna Summer and Rufus Wainwright. You may want to trash the films, but we’re here to honour the music. The post Good Songs, Bad Movies appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

This week the Strictly Soundtracks team have a special guest Julian, a friend of the show who is a great fan of Sofia Coppola’s “Lost In Translation”. Its a wonderful film about disconnection, alienation and finding a soul to fill time. Bill Murray and Scarlet Johannsen star as two strangers who find solace in each other’s company. The soundtrack is super varied and features Air, TV Eyes, Death in Vegas, Phoenix, My Bloody Valentine, Rick James and The Jesus & Mary Chain. The post Lost In Translation appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

This week, it’s all about big box office, big hair and even bigger tracks as the Strictly Soundtracks team revisits the beloved 1990 romantic comedy Pretty Woman.  The film’s chart-topping soundtrack features songs from Natalie Cole, David Bowie, Peter Cetera,  and Go-Gos guitarist Jane Wiedlin and includes Roxette’s signature ballad, ‘It Must Have Been Love’. Think you can skip this episode? Big Mistake! Big! Huge! The post Pretty Woman appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

The Strictly Soundtracks team discusses the four-part TV series Mix Tape, a sweeping love story spanning four decades. Set in working-class Sheffield, the series follows Alison and Daniel, star-crossed lovers who first meet in the late 1980s. Bonded by their passion for music, they begin exchanging mix tapes, introducing each other to such iconic bands as The Cure, Joy Division and The Velvet Underground. The series also turns the spotlight on several Australian acts, including Angus and Julia Stone and Mental as Anything. The post Mix Tape appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

We’re back to the movies this week and its the slightly quirky action comedy Novacaine. You think feeling no pain would be fun? Well this movies sets the record straight. You’ll hear great music from R.E.M., Andy Williams, Chappell Roan, Caroline Polachek, Dirty Nice, The Darkness and more. The post Novacaine appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

The category is… Anthem Realness. This week, the Vogue-worthy team of John, Paul and Glenn dive into the groundbreaking drama series, Pose. For three seasons, the Emmy-winning show took viewers into the underground ball culture of 1980s New York and followed the various African-American, Latino, gay and transgender characters as they navigate the scene and confront the impact of AIDS. Tracking the musical styles of the 1980s and early 1990s, the soundtrack is filled with powerhouse divas, gay anthems and club classics. Expect timeless tracks from Madonna, Cathy Dennis, Black Box and Aretha Franklin as well as a touching duet featuring MJ Rodriguez and Billy Porter. The post Pose appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called Life!! And its all gone very purple. So its Purple Rain! The 1984 movie, soundtrack, album, song and well, everything. Its Prince in his debut film, his 6th album and a landmark. The album spent over 25 weeks at number 1 in America. So get on the back of he bike and lets get ridin’ The post Purple Rain appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

This week the strictly team bring us a review of music of 2024’s Queer, starring Daniel Craig in a portrayal of William Burroughs life in 1950s Mexico. The music played is not of the era or location but used to evoke feelings of loneliness, shame, damaging behaviour and love. Nirvana songs are used a few times with one covered by Sinead O’Connor and then a band called Verdena from Italy who were often compared to Nirvana. We also hear two songs by Prince, some New Order and a cowboy standard from Vaughan Monroe, recorded in 1948. The post Queer appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.