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This week, the Strictly Soundtracks team pay tribute to electronic music pioneer William Orbit. Best known for his frequent collaborations with Madonna, the late artist also worked with Blur, Britney Spears, Melanie C and No Doubt. Beyond his success on the pop charts, Orbit also contributed music to a number of films, including Batman , Gangs of New York , The Beach , Charlie’s Angels: Full…
To celebrate the launch of the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), Strictly Soundtracks previews some of the films included in the 2026 program.
With 2026 now past the halfway mark, the Strictly Soundtracks team catches up on the films we missed along the way. Some were underappreciated, some were overlooked and some simply didn’t have enough songs on their soundtrack to warrant a full episode. So we’re righting those wrongs and turning the spotlight on the blockbusters ( Project Hail Mary ), the surprise hits ( Obsession ), the queer gems…
Strictly Soundtracks explores the music featured in “Heartstopper Forever”, the movie-length finale to the beloved coming-of-age series. Showcasing an eclectic group of established and emerging artists, the playlist includes Billie Eilish, Tove Lo and Sufjan Stevens. The post Heartstopper Forever appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks .
The streaming series Half Man may be a tough watch, but its soundtrack is packed with classic synth-pop belters and iconic anthems. Starring Richard Gadd and Jamie Bell, the series tells the story of two polar-opposite stepbrothers whose lives remain inextricably linked over three decades. The Strictly Soundtracks team delivers back-to-back bangers with tunes from The Communards, Simple Minds,…
The Strictly Soundtracks team dives into family films with fantastic soundtracks. The playlist includes four Oscar-nominated songs with tracks from Diana Ross, Sarah McLachlan, Taylor Swift and queer pop duo Tegan & Sara. The post Kids’ Movies, Grown-up Music appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks .
Following up on an earlier episode celebrating 1990s movie theme songs that were remixed for the dance floor, Glenn and Paul shift to the 2000s, spotlighting soundtrack hits that were reworked and revamped for the clubs. The playlist features dancefloor-ready tracks from Madonna, LeAnn Rimes, Destiny’s Child and Jennifer Hudson, plus a bonus mashup of songs from British rom-coms of the era. The…
In this week’s episode, the Strictly Soundtracks team revisit some of cinema’s most memorable performances by real-life singers playing fictional performers. The diva-heavy playlist includes Mariah Carey ( Glitter ), Bette Midler ( For the Boys ), Beyonce ( Dreamgirls ), Whitney Houston ( Sparkle ), Lauryn Hill ( Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit ) and Cher ( Burlesque ). The post Famous Singers,…
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 celebrate Joy 94.9’s annual Radiothon, the Strictly Soundtracks team teams up with Venetia from Living in the 70s for a special two-hour crossover event, counting down the most memorable movie soundtracks of the 1970s. The camptastic episode covers all the icons, from Liza Minnelli and Barbra Streisand to Peter Allen, Diana Ross and Elton John. Along the way, we also hear tracks from Rose…
