After years of anticipation since the 2019 release of the “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” novel, it has finally been turned into a show, already released in the United Kingdom!
In the United States, fans will have to wait until August 1 to watch Pip’s story come to life on Netflix. While they don’t want any spoilers, they are curious about details like the songs that make up the soundtrack.
The team that curated the “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” music knew exactly how to capture the book’s vibe. From trending tunes to hidden gems, the sounds perfectly complement the complexity of the protagonist and her story. Here are all the songs from each episode, as listed in Radio Times and confirmed by users on social media.
What are the songs featured in the soundtrack of ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ series?
- Episodes 1 to 3: The Last Dinner Party, Wet Leg, and Gil Scott-Heron
The first episode begins with a powerful punch from the beloved “The Feminine Urge” by The Last Dinner Party. It also features three other songs: “A New Error” by Moderat, “In The Mood” by BBC Big Band, and “Gunshot” by Lykke Li.
In episode 2, as Pip digs deeper into Andie’s murder, the music becomes even more intense. With “Me and the Devil” by Gil Scott-Heron, the tone is set. But that’s not all! The episode also includes “Wet Dream” by Wet Leg, “Seize the Power” by Yonaka, and “Midnight” by Siobhan Sainte.
In the third episode, when the protagonist gets involved in a calamity party, the soundtrack shifts to a more dangerous and club-like vibe. “Sail” by AWOLNATION, “Guillotine” by Mansionair & NoMBe, “Patient Zero” (feat Brett Castro) by Starmaxx, “Beyond Control” (KASRemix) by NTO & Monolink, “Osiris” by Matstubs & Rfen, and “Funnel of Love” (feat Madeline Follin) by SQÜRL play as Pip enters the savage world of the infamous secret teen party.
- Episodes 4 to 6: From Billie Eilish to The Chemical Brothers
In episode 4, Pip reaches a crisis point, and the music reflects her state of mind. On one hand, there’s the bold “You Should See Me In A Crown” by Billie Eilish, alongside quieter tracks like “Since Last Wednesday” by Highasakite and “Selfish Sound” by Sudan Archives.
Episode 5 features the most eclectic sounds as the story nears its conclusion. It includes electric music such as “Pump” by Chris Lorenzo, alternative tunes like “Concrete Over Water” by Jockstrap and “The Whole Universe Wants to be Touched” by Nils Frahm, and hip-hop beats with “Organ Donor” by DJ Shadow.
The final episode closes fittingly with a band that epitomizes Pip: The Chemical Brothers with “Out of Control”. Other songs blend pop, electronic, alternative, and soul, including “Keep the Streets Empty for Me” by Fever Ray, “A New Error” by Moderat, “Coffee” by Sylvan Esso, and to conclude, the iconic 1964 hit “Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)” by Irma Thomas.
