The highly anticipated seventh season of Black Mirror is now available on Netflix and, as usual, not only leaves us with our hearts in our fists for its dystopian plots, but also for a soundtrack that masterfully accompanies each episode. From classics like The Stone Roses and Debussy to new proposals like Amyl and the Sniffers, music is once again a character in this new installment.
📺 What songs are playing in Black Mirror season 7?
The season consists of six standalone episodes, each with its own focus and musical selection that intensifies the narrative. Here is the episode-by-episode song summary:
Episode 1: Common People
- “Yodeling My Blues Away” – Wylie And The Wild West
- “Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)” – Irma Thomas
- “Lovin’ You” – Minnie Riperton
Episode 2: Bête Noire
- “Starfire 500” – Amyl and the Sniffers
- “Shithouse” – Big Special
Episode 3: Hotel Reverie
- “Clair de Lune” – Claude Debussy
- “Rêverie” – François-Joël Thiollier
Episode 4: Plaything
- “We Have Explosive” – The Future Sound Of London
Episode 5: Eulogy
- “Fool’s Gold” – The Stone Roses
- “Too Drunk To F***” – Dead Kennedys
Episode 6: USS Callister: Into Infinity
- This episode does not include music.
🎼 Original soundtrack composers
In addition to the licensed songs, each episode features an original instrumental soundtrack, created by leading composers:
- Episode 1 – Ames Bessada
- Episode 2 – Daniel Pemberton
- Episode 3 – Ariel Marx
- Episode 4 – Brian Reitzell
- Episode 5 – Matthew Herbert & Lucinda Chua
- Episode 6 – Daniel Pemberton
📱 Where to listen to the official soundtrack?
All the music from Black Mirror Season 7 is now available on Spotify. You can enjoy the complete playlist, which includes both the featured songs and part of the instrumental score, through this link:
🧠 Why is music in Black Mirror so important?
In a universe where human emotions collide with the limits of technology, music functions as an emotional bridge, intensifying each dramatic twist. From anthems of the past to current indie songs, Black Mirror manages to make the viewer not only see, but also feel each episode.Listen here to all the songs from season 7 as well as previous seasons.
Editor: LoffMusic | Pop Culture, Music and Series | April 2025
