The Mayor of Kingstown soundtrack includes music by Badd Wolf, P.M. Dawn and En Vogue. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon’s Paramount+ series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

Mayor of Kingstown stars Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky, a convicted felon who maintains order in a Michigan prison community. Dianne Wiest co-stars as Miriam McLusky, the mother of the “Mayor” who advises him to leave town. Composed by Andrew Lockington (American Gods), the series explores themes of masculinity, justice and accountability. The soundtrack was supervised by Andrea von Foerster (Yellowstone), who peppers the pilot episode with a hair band classic and two R&B anthems. Here’s every featured song in Mayor of Kingstown.

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Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “The Mayor of Kingstown”

• “Johnny Cash” by Badd Wolf (00:25:00): The Mayor of Kingstown soundtrack song scores a strip club sequence. Vera  Sunter (Elizaveta Neretin) dances for a male patron named Alberto (Michael Reventar).
• “We’re No Good Together” by Tesla (00:29:00): Vera approaches Alberto. The man asks to visit the Jungle Room. Vera requests an upfront payment.
• “I’d Die Without You” by P.M. Dawn (00:31:00): The Mayor of Kingstown soundtrack song plays during a Jungle Room sequence. Vera begins performing to the first of three songs for Alberto.
• “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” by En Vogue (00:32:00): Vera’s second dance begins. The song title aligns with her perspective as a professional dancer. Alberto leaves but promises to see Vera again.

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Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 “The End Begins”

• No Featured Songs

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Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 “Simply Murder”

• “Every Picture Tells a Story” by Rod Stewart (00:01:00): The Mayor of Kingstown soundtrack song scores an opening montage sequence. A meth cook named Kenny Miles smokes a cigarette inside his lab and leaves. The trailer home explodes and kills a boy and his mother.
• “Dynamic” by Kairo & WOLVES feat. Sha’Ki (00:21:00): Bunny checks out a roll of cash. He receives a phone call from Mike. Bunny requests a meal from White Castle.
• “The End” by The Doors (00:46:00): Kenny arrives at the Kingstown Police Department. He prepares to start a new chapter in his life. The Doors’ classic plays as Mike learns that his arrest plan didn’t work; inmates beat, stab and kill Kenny.

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Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 “The Price”

• “Gin N Juice” by Snoop Dogg feat. Daz Dillinger (00:08:00): Mike reluctantly makes a stop at Bunny’s residence. The Mayor of Kingstown soundtrack song plays from a nearby vehicle. Mike observes a surveillance unit.
• “Cooked Lanes” by Taylor McCall (00:37:00): Kyle visits a pizzeria. The music is barely audible in the background. Kyle notifies Mike about suspicious activity.

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Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 “Orion”

• “Reaper” by Wild the Coyote & Badd Wolf (00:30:00): The Mayor of Kingstown soundtrack song plays during a night club sequence. Iris’ boss inquires about her methods. Laird’s character suggests that she’s “spoken for” by Mike McCluskey.

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• “Big Dreams” by Rochester (00:06:00): They Mayor of Kingstown soundtrack song plays during a prison sequence. Inmates complain about the lights going out and throw items from their cells.
• “From the Grave to the Stars” by Wild the Coyote & Badd Wolf (00:17:00): Iris dances at a night club. Her bosses discuss a strategy to get Mike’s attention. The song continues during a dance sequence.
• “Moonlight” by Wild the Coyote & Badd Wolf (00:18:00): Joseph the Russian (George Tchortov) receives a private dance from Iris. He reveals that Milo has a new plan to reach Mike. The music continues as Joseph the Russian physically assaults Iris.
• “Best Clockmaker on Mars” by Sturgill Simpson (00:25:00): Mike enters a bar with Ian and Kyle. He spots Joseph the Russian and immediately attacks him. The Mayor Kingstown soundtrack song continues as Mike repeatedly hits Joseph the Russian — a message to Milo.

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Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 “Along Came a Spider”

• “Ashes” by The Headstones (00:19:00): Joseph the Russian delivers Iris to Duke (Andrew Howard). The unidentified song plays during an extended sequence. Iris realizes that she’ll be a sexual slave for the local skinheads.

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Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 “The Devil Is Us”

• “Rotten on the Vine” by The Owsley Brothers (00:26:00): A woman from Duke’s crew treats Iris. She makes a passive-aggressive statement. The Mayor of Kingstown soundtrack song plays lightly in the background.
• “TBA” by TBA (00:34:00): Iris’ new “owner” transports her in a vehicle. Road construction forces him into the territory of rival gang members. The music drowns out during a drive-by attack.
• “WOJ” by EverythingOShaunN (00:37:00): Mike arrives at a gang house after receiving a phone call. A baby cries in a bedroom. The song continues as Mike makes his way through the home and reunites with Iris.

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Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9 “The Lie of the Truth”

• “Whispering Wind” by L.A. Edwards (00:04:00): The Mayor of Kingstown soundtrack song scores a cabin sequence. Mike makes a German pancake for Iris. The music fades as he gazes at the sunlight.

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Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 10 “This Piece of My Soul”

• There are zero featured songs in the Mayor of Kingstown season 1 finale.

Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 1 “Never Missed a Pigeon”

• “MIDDLE CHILD” by J. Cole (00:10): Mike narrates about his new reality. The Mayor of Kingstown soundtrack song plays as a police unit raids a drug compound. Robert shoots a suspect.
• “Parade” by Solo Jaxon (00:21): Mike parks his vehicle. He looks for Bunny at Mario’s Cell Phone Repair. Music plays from within the building.

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Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 2 “Staring at the Devil”

• “Shoebox” by Stacker (00:02): A group of inmates attack Bunny. The Mayor of Kingstown soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Mike narrates about war on the inside translating to the outside.

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Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 3 “Five at Five”

• “Blade” by Direct Wave (00:27): Mike enters a night club. The Mayor of Kingstown soundtrack song continues as he navigates the building. Mike speaks with Joseph.
• “Dies Arae” by Apashe & Black Prez (00:30): An exterior montage begins. Bunny leaves his prison bed. A prison riot starts.

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Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 4 “The Pool”

• “Electric Eyes” by Defunk (00:29): The Mayor of Kingstown soundtrack song scores a club sequence. Iris drinks a shot of alcohol. She speaks to a man about Joseph.
• “Shake N Bake” by Rellyski (00:36): An exterior montage begins. Children shout at a pool area. A swimmer discovers a corpse.

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Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 5 “Kill Box”

• No Featured Songs

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Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 6 “Left with the Nose”

• “Complete Control” by The Clash (00:08): The Mayor of Kingstown soundtrack song plays during an exterior sequence. Kyle works on a shed. He talks to his wife.

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Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 7 “Drones”

• “Paper Money” by Soulsavers (00:01): The Mayor of Kingstown soundtrack song accompanies an exterior prison montage. Inmates play basketball. A drone drops a package.
• “Step” by Joey Styles (00:27): The music accompanies a prison sequence. Raphael (D Smoke) cooks in his special cell. Bunny gives his approval.
• “Pink Pills” by Floyd Wonder (00:32): A club sequence begins. Kyle finishes a drink. He makes eye contact with Iris.

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Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 8 “Santa Jesus”

• “Can’t Find My Way Home” by Blind Faith (00:01): The Mayor of Kingston soundtrack song scores an opening montage sequence. Mike drinks at a bar. The music plays again at 00:45.
• “Shame on You” by D Smoke (00:10): A montage sequence begins. Bunny exits a prison. The track was recorded by the actor who portrays Raphael.
• “GOATED.” by Armani White & Denzel Curry (00:12): Raphael looks at his piano. The music continues during a transition sequence. Digo (Phil Rice) and a vehicle full of women greet Bunny.
• “A Tale of 2 Citiez” by J. Cole (00:13): The track accompanies an outdoors party sequence. Bunny hangs out with his friends. He tries to reach Mike aka “Santa Jesus.”

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• No Featured Songs

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Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 10 “Little Green Ant”

• “Breach” by CITYWLKR (00:28): Mike arrives at a club. He navigates the building with his colleagues. The Mayor of Kingstown soundtrack song continues as Mike looks for Milo.

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