Motown Records will release a soundtrack album for the Amazon anthology films series Small Axe. The album features selections of the original score from the movies composed by Mica Levi (Jackie, Under the Skin, Monos), as well as several songs from the series, including two exclusive tracks: Michael Kiwanuka’s rendition of the Nina Simone’s To Be Young, Gifted And Black and Tiana Major9’s cover of Janet Kay’s Silly Games. Also included are spoken word pieces written by poet Linton Kwesi Johnson and performed by himself and cast members Sheyi Cole, Rochenda Sandall, and Shaun Parkes. The soundtrack will be released digitally on June 11 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. A limited edition vinyl edition will be coming out the following day, on Record Store Day, Saturday, June 12.
Category: TV Music Albums
Soundtrack Album for Showtime’s ‘Belushi’ Documentary to Be Released
Six Degrees Records will release a soundtrack album for the Showtime documentary Belushi. The album features the film’s original score composed by Tree Adams (The 100, Californication, NCIS: New Orleans, Perception, Swelter). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, May 25 and will be available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music outlets. Belushi is directed by R.J. Cutler (The September Issue) and centers on the too-short life of John Belushi, the once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny-bones of audiences worldwide. The movie features interviews with Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Penny Marshall, Lorne Michaels, Gilda Radner, Harold Ramis, among others.
‘The Fungies!’ Main Title Song Released
Cartoon Network and WaterTower Music have released an extended version of the main title song from the HBO Max animated series The Fungies! The track written by Simon Panrucker (Clarence) and series creator/executive producer Stephen Neary is now available to stream and download on all major digital music outlets, including Amazon. Listen to the full song below. The Fungies! starring Harry Teitelman, Neary himself, Tama Brutsche and Jennifer Coolidge follows a group of colorful mushroom folk as they explore the incredible wonders of their world. T
‘1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything’ Soundtrack Album Released
Universal-Island Records has released a soundtrack album for the Apple TV+ docu-series 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything. The album features a selection of songs from the show by artists including John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Marvin Gaye, Cat Stevens, The Who, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Leon Russell, Diana Ross, The Beach Boys & others. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download here. A vinyl edition is set to be released later this year. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything is executive produced by Asif Kapadia & James Gay-Rees and explore the musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971. The 8-parter shows how the musical icons of the time were influenced by the changing tides of history and how they used their music to inspire hope, change and the culture around them.
Soundtrack Album for Netflix’s ‘Eden’ to Be Released
Milan Records will release a soundtrack album for the Netflix anime series Eden. The album features selections of the show’s original music composed by Kevin Penkin (Tower of God, Made in Abyss, The Rising of the Shield Hero). The soundtrack will be released digitally next Friday, May 28 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. A first track (Penrose Steps, A.I. Bloom) is already being released today and can be checked out after the jump. Eden is created by Justin Leach and features the voices of Ruby Rose Turner, David Tennant, Rosario Dawson, JP Karliak, Neil Patrick Harris, Cassandra Lee Morris and Julie Nathanson. The Qubic Pictures and CGCG Studio production directed by Yasuhiro Irie revolves around a human girl secretly raised by robots who starts to uncover the dark secrets behind her lush, utopian world where humanity has all but vanished.
‘We Are Lady Parts’ Soundtrack EP Released
Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack EP for the Channel 4 & Peacock original series We Are Lady Parts. The EP features six songs from the show performed by the titular band Lady Parts, including four original tracks written by show creator Nida Manzoor, Shez Manzoor, Sanya Manzoor and Benjamin Fregin, as well the cover versions of Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 and Queens’ We Are the Champions. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon (and any other other major digital music stores). Also listen to all six songs after the jump. We Are Lady Parts is created, written and directed by Nida Manzoor and stars Anjana Vasan, Sarah Kameela Impey, Juliette Motamed, Faith Omole, Lucie Shorthouse, Zaqi Ismail and Aiysha Hart. The comedy follows a Muslim female punk band who are on a mission to find a lead guitarist and maybe, just maybe, get a proper gig.
Soundtrack Album for ‘Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.’ to Be Released
Hollywood Records & Marvel Music will release a soundtrack album for the Hulu original series Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.. The album features selections of the show’s original score composed by Daniel Rojas (Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts). Also included is Aimee Mann’s cover of Never Let You Go (recorded for the series), as well as songs performed by Patton Oswalt (who stars as the title character) and Bill Hader. The soundtrack will be released this Friday, May 21 and will be available to stream/download on all major digital music platforms, including Amazon. Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. is created by Oswalt & Jordan Blum and also features the voices of Melissa Fumero, Aimee Garcia, Ben Schwartz, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Beck Bennett, Sam Richardson and Jon Daly, as well as guests stars such as Jon Hamm, Whoopi Goldberg and Nathan Fillion. The adult animated series follows an egomaniacal super villain as he struggles to maintain control of his evil organization after it is bought by a multinational tech company, all while juggling the needs of his demanding family.
Soundtrack Album for HBO’s ‘The Nevers’ Released
WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album for the HBO original series The Nevers. The album features selections of the original music from the show’s first six episodes composed by Emmy Award winner and Academy Award nominee Mark Isham (Crash, A River Runs Through It, Once Upon a Time, Miracle, Warrior, The Accountant, Judas and the Black Messiah). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download here, where you can also check out audio samples. The Nevers is created by Joss Whedon and stars Laura Donnelly, Ann Skelly, Olivia Williams, James Norton, Tom Riley, Eleanor Tomlinson, Rochelle Neil, Amy Manson, Denis O’Hare, Pip Torrens, Zackary Momoh, Elizabeth Berrington, Anna Devlin, Kiran Sonia Sawar, Viola Prettejohn, Ella Smith, Nick Frost and Ben Chaplin. The drama is set in Victorian London and revolves around a new underclass equipped with extraordinary abilities who must fight the forces determined to annihilate their kind.
‘The Chicken Squad’ Soundtrack Album Released
Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album for the Disney Junior animated series The Chicken Squad. The album features the original songs from the first episodes of the show composed by Alex Geringas (Trolls: The Beat Goes On!, Arlo the Alligator Boy, Woody Woodpecker) and Mike Himelstein (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download here, where you can also check out audio samples. Listen to the full main title theme after the jump. The Chicken Squad is developed by Tom Rogers inspired by the children’s book by Doreen Cronin and features the voices of Ramone Hamilton, Gabriella Graves, Maxwell Simkins and Yvette Nicole Brown, as well as recurring and guest stars Tony Hale, Jane Lynch, Melissa Rauch, Sean Giambrone, Jamal Warner, Melissa Villaseñor, Zack Pearlman, Rachel Bloom and Chrissie Fit.
First Songs from ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ Season 2 Soundtrack Released
Walt Disney Records has released the first songs from the soundtrack of the second season of the Disney+ original series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Available to stream/download is the High School Musical 2 Medley and Something in the Air performed by the show’s cast and The Perfect Gift & Bet On It performed by Joshua Bassett. Already out since last month is the duet Even When/The Best Part performed by Olivia Rodrigo & Bassett. Check out the official music videos for High School Musical 2 Medley and The Perfect Gift after the jump. Season 2 of High School Musical: The Musical created by Tim Federle based on the High School Musical movies is premiering today exclusively on Disney+.