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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.

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 (Pillion, Leviticus ) and the monster movies (28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, The Drama). The post 2026… So Far appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

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, Yazoo, The Cure, James and Kylie Minogue. The post Half Man appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

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 post Movie Theme Remixes: 2000s Edition appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

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, Fictional Artists 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.