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Soundtracks of Television: ‘Partner Track’

Partner Track Soundtrack - Every Song in the Netflix Series

The Partner Track soundtrack includes music by Millie Turner, Cassandra Jenkins and Vancouver Sleep Clinic. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Georgia Lee’s Netflix series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

Partner Track stars Arden Cho as Ingrid Yun, a Harvard graduate and corporate lawyer who seeks a promotion. Alexandra Turshen co-stars as Rachel Friedman, the protagonist’s colleague and collegiate friend who dreams of being a playwright. The storyline follows Ingrid as she strategizes against her competition while dating a young business mogul. Composers Heather McIntosh (Guilty Party) and Allyson Newman (The L Word: Generation Q) scored the Netflix series; music supervisor Jackie Mulhearn (Hunters) selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in Partner Track, an adaptation of Helen Wan’s 2013 novel The Partner Track.

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Partner Track Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “Material Adverse Change”

Partner Track Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1

  • “Crazy” by Hot Kicks (00:00): The Partner Track soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. A New York montage begins. Ingrid narrates about Isaac Newton’s first law of motion.
  • “Oh Yes” by OHNO (00:03): Ingrid learns about her new paralegal. Justin Coleman (Roby Attal) listen to music. The track plays from the character’s headphones.
  • “Again” by CATT (00:18): Ingrid walks by herself outdoors. She looks up at the moon. Ingrid enters her home and listens to voicemails.
  • “Give It to Me” by Animal Island (00:28): Rachel makes a phone call. The Partner Track soundtrack song accompanies a transition montage. Tyler Robinson shows off a bunch of dresses.
  • “Your Lover” by Peter Dallas feat. Avamoore (00:29): Ingrid arrives at a red carpet event. She exits a limousine and approaches Nick Laren (Rob Heaps). The music fades as the characters navigate a party.
  • “Still Young” by Odyssette & Rén with the Mane (00:31): The track scores a party montage. Ingrid walks around with Nick. They discuss a painting.
  • “Lucky Me” by The Knocks feat. Great Good Fine Ok (00:34): The Partner Track soundtrack song plays as Ingrid finishes a conversation with Jeff Murphy (Dominic Sherwood). She dances with Nick. Rachel grooves with Dan Fallon (Nolan Gerard Funk).
  • “Who’s Your Love?” by Orang Utan (00:36): Ingrid talks with Nick. The characters kiss as the music sets in. Ingrid walks away nervously.
  • “Eye of the Storm” by Millie Turner (00:39): Ingrid and her team prepare for a case. The track scores a time-lapse montage. Ingrid keeps working and drinks coffee.
  • “Red Lips” by Cassandra Jenkins (00:44): Jeff tells Ingrid that he remembers a drunken sexual encounter. He walks away as the episode concludes. The track continues during the end credits.

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Partner Track Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 “Meta-Strategy”

Partner Track Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2

  • Good Good Day” by Ryan Corn & Anna Graceman (00:02): Rachel and Tyler tell Ingrid to pursue a relationship with Nick. The Partner Track soundtrack song scores the title sequence. Ingrid exits an elevator.
  • “The Good Life” by Foxxi (00:07): Ingrid gazes at Jeff. She recalls a past sexual encounter. Ingrid and Jeff organize boxes.
  • “Someone to Stay” by Vancouver Sleep Clinic (00:17): Nicks visits Ingrid at work. The characters eat sushi by a window. The music fades as Tyler talks to Anthony (Ronald Peet).
  • “Already Gone” by Le Bon feat. Angela Correa (00:35): Rachel leaves a restaurant. She watches a video featuring Gigi Weaver (Becky Ann Baker). Rachel sits alone in her office as the Partner Track soundtrack song continues.
  • “Nobody But You” by FROIDZ (00:38): Ingrid finishes a conversation with Jeff. The track plays during a transition scene. Ingrid and Jeff hook up.

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Partner Track Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 “Change of Venue”

Partner Track Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3

  • Good Vibe” by Hightops (00:00): The Partner Track soundtrack song plays during an apartment scene. Ingrid and Nick have fun together. They eat and relax on a couch.
  • “Do What I Do” by Lady Bri (00:04): Ingrid teases Lina (Lena Ahn). The music scores the title sequence. Ingrid arrives at her office and speaks with Tyler.
  • “Make Me Feel Better” by Alex Adair (00:17): Tyler meets with a potential client. A New York montage begins. Rachel attends a private party with Wanda Jean (Meghan Leathers).
  • “Infinity Flow” by Iain Harper feat. Baby Bleu (00:19): Ingrid plays beer pong. The Partner Track soundtrack song plays as she taunts Carter Min (Rich Ting). Ingrid poses for a selfie.
  • “On My Way” by SATV Music (00:24): Ingrid visits a construction site. She prepares to speak with Zi-Xin “Z” Min (Desmond Chiam). The music drops as the characters meet.
  • “Tripping Up” by Flamingo Pier (00:26): A party sequence continues. Rachel receives a call from Nihal (Arash DeMaxi). The characters talk about the Health Department.
  • “I Feel It” by Leftwing & Kody (00:27): The party sequence continues. The Partner Track soundtrack song plays as various people dance. Rachel speaks with Wanda Jean.
  • “Warning Call” by CHVRCHES (00:40): Ingrid speaks with Nick. The characters kiss. The track continues during a Manhattan montage.

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Partner Track Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 “Due Diligence”

Partner Track Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4

  • Super Fantasy” by E1sbar (00:00): The Partner Track soundtrack song accompanies the opening sequence. Ingrid narrates about escape velocity. She works out with Nick.
  • “Do It” by Baily Curry (00:02): Ingrid and Nick hook up. The music scores a transition sequence. Ingrid talks to Rachel about morning sex.
  • “TBA” by TBA (00:09): Ingrid exits a limousine. She boards a private jet. The track fades as Ingrid sits next to Jeff on an Air Adler flight.
  • “So Strong” by Oliver Bibeau (00:10): Ingrid learns that her flight is headed to Paris. The Partner Track soundtrack song plays as Jeff grins. The tune fades during a transition scene.
  • “Yeah We Do It Like” by Lee Richardson, Jonathan Murrill, Tom Ford & James Cocozza (00:22): Ingrid and Jeff organize files. The music continues during a Central Park shot. Tyler speaks with Rachel.
  • “Tout là-haut” by Dynah (00:33): The song scores a Paris montage. Marty Adler (Matthew Rauch) talks about Green Tech. Ingrid and Jeff listen to a phone call.
  • “Collapse” by Vancouver Sleep Clinic (00:42): Ingrid finishes a phone call with Z. She briefly holds hands with Jeff. The music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Partner Track Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 “Out of Office”

Partner Track Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5

  • Real Thing” by La Felix feat. Becca Krueger (00:00): Ingrid narrates about universal solvents. The Partner Track soundtrack song continues as she muses about her relationship with Nick. Ingrid takes a shower with her boyfriend.
  • “New Trick” by CXLOE (00:05): A New York montage begins. Ingrid exits a vehicle. She speaks with Nick while thinking about Jeff.
  • “Get Down” by Pillowfight (00:07): Dan pops a bottle of champagne. The music continues during a transition scene. Ingrid and company get off a bus.
  • “(breathe) Underwater” by Millie Turner (00:24): Ingrid and Jeff talk about a business deal. The Partner Track soundtrack song amplifies as the characters kiss. The music fades as Ingrid tries to compose herself.
  • “Most of All I Love You” by Stan Laferrière (00:26): Rachel gets stuck on a canoe with Justin. The track continues during a transition montage. Ingrid navigates a social event.
  • “Around Here” by Matt Holubowski (00:33): Justin offers life advice to Rachel. The characters kiss on a canoe. Rachel chuckles while taking off Justin’s clothes.
  • “Wrong Timing” by Black Lilys (00:40): Ingrid finishes a conversation with Marty. Jeff chases after her. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Partner Track Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 “Client Relations”

Partner Track Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6

  • TBA” by TBA (00:00): The Partner Track soundtrack song plays during the opening sequence. Ingrid narrates about entropy. She has lunch with Rachel, Tyler and Anthony.
  • “Give It All Up” by Rén with the Mane (00:02): Tyler tells Ingrid to be real with Nick. The track accompanies the title sequence. Ingrid has dinner with Nick.
  • “TBA” by TBA (00:27): A New York time-lapse montage begins. French pop music plays as Ingrid attends an event with Nick.
  • “Make It Better” by Francesca Blanchard (00:32): Ingrid finishes a conversation with Marty. The Partner Track soundtrack song continues as Jeff arrives. Ingrid asks why he flirts with her.
  • “Jump” by Astrid (00:37): Rachel receives advice from Justin. She blows out a candle and smiles. The music continues during a bedroom scene.
  • “Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude” by Johann Sebastian Bach (00:38): Ingrid and Nick kiss. A violinist performs the orchestral piece. Nick proposes to Ingrid.
  • “Minute Waltz” by Jonathan Starkey (00:39): The piece scores the end credits.

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Partner Track Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 “Talking Points”

Partner Track Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7

  • All Up to You” by Shay Lia (00:02): Nick mentally prepares to meet Ingrid’s parents. The Partner Track soundtrack song scores the title sequence. Rachel tries on glasses as the music fades.
  • “Stay” by Rihanna (00:36): Tyler plays a piano. He performs a cover of the 2012 hit. Tyler and a bartender named Javi (Alex Bartner) kiss.
  • “Waiting for You” by Krissie Karlsson & Karl Karlsson (00:37): Tyler continues kissing Javi. The characters have oral sex. The music drops as Ingrid talks with Nick.
  • “Nighttime Hunger” by Overcoats (00:41): Ingrid enters her home. She looks at a photo as someone knocks at the door. Two cops arrest Ingrid.

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Partner Track Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 “Consequential Damages”

Partner Track Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8

  • Ride This Train” by Millie Turner (00:03): Jeff asks Ingrid about prison. The Partner Track soundtrack song plays during the title sequence. Rachel meets Tyler in a park.
  • “Magazines” by REYNA (00:06): Rachel finishes a conversation with Tyler. She works on her playwright-lawyer lifestyle. Rachel starts a new project.
  • “Good Luck Kid” by Scott Ballew (00:17): Rachel hangs out with Justin. The music scores a transition scene. Ingrid talks with her parents.
  • “Ride or Die” by Milk & Bone & Alex Lustig (00:30): Rachel stands up to a group of artists. The Partner Track soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Ingrid hangs out with Jeff.
  • “Old Feeling, Old Foe” by Kacey Johansing (00:32): Ingrid and Jeff have a drink. A New York cityscape shot begins. Justin meets with Rachel.
  • “Hush” by The Marías (00:37): Ingrid receives good news. She celebrates with Jeff. The characters hook up; the song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits at 00:40.

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Partner Track Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9 “Pro Forma”

Partner Track Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9

  • For Someone” by flora cash (00:01): Ingrid meets with Nick. The Partner Track soundtrack song plays as the characters part ways. A New York montage begins.
  • “Red Lips” by Cassandra Jenkins (00:04): Ingrid and Jeff kiss. The music continues during a transition scene. Ingrid and Jeff grow closer.
  • “Deck the Halls” by Steve Sidwell (00:26): A holiday montage begins. Ingrid attends a social event. She speaks with Margo (Catherine Curtin).
  • “Young at Heart” by Cavendish Music (00:32): The Partner Track soundtrack song plays during a party sequence. Rachel speaks with Harold Rubenstein (Tibor Feldman). They talk about a business opportunity.
  • “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Gaby Moreno (00:41): Ingrid finishes a conversation with Jeff. She enters a taxi and leaves. Ingrid arrives at her apartment.
  • “O Christmas Tree” by The Sugar Sisters (00:43): The song scores the end credits.

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Partner Track Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 10 “Dawn Raid”

Partner Track Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 10

  • Jingle Bells” by The Sugar Sisters (00:03): Ingrid shares an intimate moment with Jeff. She remembers that it’s Christmas. The Partner Track soundtrack song plays during the title sequence.
  • “Life as It Comes” by Geoffroy (00:08): Ingrid apologizes to Lina. She looks at a collegiate graduation photo. Rachel talks with a co-worker.
  • “One More Time” by James Gruntz (00:11): The track scores an apartment sequence. Tyler paints a wall. He hangs a Vogue picture and rolls out a new carpet.
  • “Lights Camera Action” by Dj Nicx (00:14): Rachel walks through Times Square. The Partner Track soundtrack song continues as she inquires about a selfie with a costumed street performer.
  • “Mosaic” by Tiflis Transit (00:22): A New York time lapse sequence begins. Rachel and Tyler make phone calls. Ingrid speaks with Justin.
  • “Good Things” by Maple Glider (00:28): Justin speaks with Rachel. He says that he wants to be in a relationship with her. Rachel says, “Maybe.”
  • “6’s to 9’s” by Big Wild feat. Rationale (00:32): Tyler visits a gym. He looks around and smiles. Tyler works out and gazes at a man.
  • “My Love” by Florence + the Machine (00:46): Ingrid experiences an epiphany. She stares at Jeff as the season concludes. The Partner Track soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.