How important are film soundtracks to our perception of music? Can made-for-movie tracks transcend the blockbuster from whence they came? On the eve of the release of Baz Luhrman’s ‘Great Gatsby’, we take a look back at arguably one of his best films, ‘Romeo + Juliet’ and discuss what effect the silver screen has on our ears and our heartstrings.

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We then hit a jugular with Des’ree’s ‘Kissing You’, while we check out new music from Rudimental collaborator John Newman, as well as a classic rap banger from Big Pun and new Swedish pop from NoNoNo.

Tracklist:

100$ Bill – Jay Z – Great Gatsby Soundtrack

Crazy In Love (Kid Koala Version) – Emeli Sande and The Bryan Ferry Orcehstra

A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (It’s All We Got) – Fergie, Q-Tip, Goon Rock

Young Hearts Run Free – Kym Mazelle

Kissing You (Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet) – Des’ree

Still Not A Player – Big Pun ft. Joe

Still Not A Player – Incubus

Pumping Blood – NONONO

Lovefool – The Cardigans