Mobland Soundtrack Paramount Plus Hit Show
By Blood Ties & Bullet Rhythms Mobland Episode Tracks
Mobland, Paramount’s new series directed by Guy Richie featuring strong performances by Tom Hardy, Helen Mirren, and Pierce Brosnan while not only being a must watch, but it also happens to have one of the best soundtracks for a tv show this year.
With a collective of punk, electronic, hip-hop, and alternative rock, enriching its tense atmosphere. Matt Bellamy (of Muse) and Ilan Eshkeri composed the score, while Zoë Ellen Bryant and Pete Saville chose the tracks to fit with each scene.
Of course, the standout being “Starburster” the theme tune by Fontaines D.C., released on April 17, 2024, as the lead single from their album Romance. With its intense vocals and driving drums, the track perfectly captures the gritty energy of the show. It has also earned high praise, including a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Performance.
Episode 1 – “Stick or Twist”
“Starburster” – Fontaines D.C.
“Deeper Underground”-Jamiroquai & Don Diablo
“Firestarter” -The Prodigy
Episode 2 – “Jigsaw Puzzle”
“Cross The Line”-2021 Remaster Elite Force
“Breathe”- Kasablanca
Episode 3 – “Plan B”
“Dark Days”- Yard Act
Episode 4 – “Rat Trap”
“Do I Wanna Know?“- Artic Monkeys
Episode 5 – “Funeral for a Friend”
“People Ain’t No Good”– Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Episodes 6 “Antwerp Blues
“No Shame” – Pit Pony
“Lust For Life” – The Prodigy Remix Iggy Pop, The Prodigy, Liam Howlett
Episodes 7 “The Crossroads”
“Divide and Conquer“- idles
Episodes 8 “Helter Skelter”
“Presente”– Control Machete
“GNT“- Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
Episodes 9 “Beggars Banquet”
“TCR”– Sleaford Mods
Episodes 10 “The Beast in Me”
“THE BEAST IN ME”– Johnny Cash
“Sympathy For The Devil”– 50th Anniversary Edition The Rolling Stones
As Mobland heads into its final stretch, the soundtrack just keeps getting better turning the series into more than just great TV; it’s a full-on experience. The music isn’t just background noise—it drives the story, giving each scene extra punch and personality. From the raw energy of IDLES and Danny Brown in “Jigsaw Puzzle” to the haunting emotion of St. Vincent’s “Broken Man” in “Funeral for a Friend,” every track feels handpicked with care and attitude. Matt Bellamy and Ilan Eshkeri’s score adds serious atmosphere, while music supervisors Zoë Ellen Bryant and Pete Saville mix punk, hip-hop, and alt-rock in ways that feel fresh and unpredictable. With heavy hitters like Pearl Jam and the Rolling Stones still to come, Mobland is shaping up to have one of the best soundtracks of any show this year. So even if you’re not a die-hard crime drama fan, tune in for the music—you just might find your new favourite song.