Strictly Soundtracks

The Strictly Soundtracks team explores some of the surprising appearances of Australian artists and bands on international soundtracks. From the hugely popular Footloose to the more obscure Voyage of the Rock Aliens, homegrown talent has popped up in some unexpected places. With a playlist featuring John Farnham, INXS, Jimmy Barnes, Tame Impala, Divinyls and G Flip, we celebrate the Australian acts whose music has made the leap from stereos to the big screen. The post Aussie Music, Global Soundtracks appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

To mark the AFL Grand Final, the Strictly Soundtracks team step out of bounds to bring you the best music from sports movies. Sure to get the heart racing, the playlist includes 2 Unlimited, Madonna, Basement Jaxx and… uh, Peter Cetera. The post Strictly Sports Movies appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

The Strictly Soundtracks team explore the soundtrack to the six-part British crime drama, Legends. Set in the early 1990s and starring Steve Coogan and Tom Burke, the series is packed with classic tracks from the artists who defined the era, including Transvision Vamp, Adamski, Depeche Mode, the Cocteau Twins, Happy Mondays and EMF. The post Legends appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

To mark the release of the three-part documentary series on Kylie Minogue, the Strictly Soundtracks team celebrates the music, career and cultural impact of Australia’s pop superstar. The post Kylie Documentary appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

From Madonna and Talking Heads to Depeche Mode and the Go-Gos, Strictly Soundtracks celebrates the great music featured in the not-so-great teen movies of the 1980s.

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. The post Love Story appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

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. The post 1996: At the Movies appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

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. The post Trainspotting appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.