One-Hit Wonders

This week, the Strictly Soundtracks team explores five films that sparked controversy over their portrayals of LGBTQIA+ characters and communities. From The Boys in the Band and Cruising, to Stonewall, Boys Don’t Cry, and Basic Instinct, we revisit the films that divided audiences, attracted criticism and raised questions about who gets to tell queer stories. Along the way, we explore their soundtracks with music from Martha and the Vandellas, The Staple Singers, The Cars, and more. The post Problematic Queer Movies appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

Ahead of the release of the much-anticipated documentary You Can See Everything, the Strictly Soundtracks team dives into the music of The Dropout. Amanda Seyfried portrays Elizabeth Holmes, the young entrepreneur behind one of the biggest corporate fraud scandals in recent history. Spanning 2003 to 2018, the series features a soundtrack packed with memorable hits from the era, including tracks by Amy Winehouse, Katy Perry, Kesha and Feist.   The post The Dropout appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

Horror buff Glenn Charlie Dunks takes a deep dive into Crystal Lake, the eight-part TV series that serves as a prequel to the Friday the 13th  franchise. Set in the early 70s, the soundtrack features an fun mix of rock anthems, folk ballads and classic hits from some of the decade’s biggest artists. The post Crystal Lake appeared first on 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.

Strictly Soundtracks looks back on the musical and film legacy of David Bowie. With his songs regularly featured in movie and TV soundtracks, we delve into his extraordinary catalogue, memorable acting roles and enduring impact on pop culture. The post David Bowie 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.

In this episode, Paul and Glenn do a deep dive into one-hit wonders from movie soundtracks. With a playlist that includes hits from Dirty Dancing, Flashdance, Beverly Hills Cop and Days of Thunder, we unearth a few gems, dig up some guilty pleasures and track down what happened to these flash-in-the-pan pop stars. The post One-Hit Wonders appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

Tease the hair and don the lycra because we’re heading back to 1981 to explore the synth-pop soundtrack of Ryan Murphy’s The Shards. The nine-part TV series features a roll call of acts who defined the decade, including The Go-Gos, Billy Idol, Ultravox, Split Enz and Rick James. The post The Shards appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

This week on Strictly Soundtracks, we celebrate the movie and musical legacies of two pop-culture icons we lost this week: Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. The episode features some of Dolly’s hidden gems, alongside tracks from Curry’s signature turn in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The post Dolly Parton & Tim Curry Tribute appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

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 Throttle, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me… and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2? The post William Orbit Tribute appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.