2020s

Soundtracks of Television: ‘The Curse’

The Curse Soundtrack - Every Song in the Showtime Series on Paramount+

The Curse soundtrack includes music by Alice Coltrane, Dennis Parker and Tonic. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie’s Showtime series on Paramount+. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more soundtrack song listings, and then browse cast and character guides in the Know the Cast section.

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The Curse stars Emma Stone as Whitney Siegel, the host of a reality TV show. Nathan Fielder co-stars as Asher Siegel, the protagonist’s awkward husband and colleague. The storyline follows the main players as they try to secure a pilot episode while trying to have a baby. Composer John Medeski (Audrey the Trainwreck) scored the Showtime series; music supervisor Sarah Maniquis-Garrisi (Shot in the Arm) handled the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in The Curse.

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The Curse Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “Land of Enchantment”

The Curse Soundtrack on Showtime and Paramount+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1

  • “Love Every Moment” by Thom Franck & Jacob Wellfair (00:09): The Curse soundtrack song accompanies an exterior sequence. A ribbon ceremony begins. Music plays from a speaker system.
  • “Vengase Con Su Papi” by Fernando Rios Roman feat. Guillermo Pascual (00:25): Asher enters a store. Music plays from the speaker system. Asher requests change for a $100 bill.
  • Loving Care” by James Muske (00:31): Whitney visits a store. She talks to Elizabeth (Constance Shulman). Music plays from the speaker system.
  • “The Fire Burns On” by SATV Music (00:47): Asher and Whitney watch a promo. The Curse soundtrack song scores the clip. Dan Cortese narrates a promo for “Love from the Third Degree.”
  • “Jagadishwar” by Alice Coltrane (01:00:00): Whitney talks during a promo shoot. Asher enjoys a moment by himself. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Curse Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 “Pressure’s Looking Good So Far”

The Curse Soundtrack on Showtime and Paramount+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2

  • “New York By Night” by Dennis Parker (00:21): Dougie (Benny Safdie) drives a vehicle. The Curse soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Dougie talks to Laura (Adrianne Chalepah) about temporarily living in Santa Fe.

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The Curse Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 “Questa Lane”

The Curse Soundtrack on Showtime and Paramount+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3

  • “Stones” by Aiden Moore (00:27): Asher drives a vehicle. The Curse soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Asher asks Whitney if she feels good.
  • “If You Could Only See” by Tonic (00:28): Asher and Whitney visit the home of Abshir (Barkhad Abdi). Music plays from a speaker system. Asher introduces Abshir to Whitney.
  • Devil or the Curse” by Amy Caddies McKnight & William Charles Baker (00:35): Asher watches a TikTok video. The music scores the clip. Asher learns about a “tiny curse” trend.
  • “Jai Ramachandra” by Alice Coltrane (00:44): Whitney argues with Asher. She suggests that they go to bed. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Curse Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 “Under the Big Tree”

The Curse Soundtrack on Showtime and Paramount+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4

  • “Like an Eagle” by Dennis Parker (00:24): Asher finishes a phone call with Whitney. The Curse soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Dougie drives a vehicle.
  • “Stuck in Deja Vu” by Victoria Beaumont (00:35): The track accompanies an interior scene. Whitney finishes a conversation with Luisa (Sidni) and sits before a laptop. Music plays lightly from a speaker system.

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The Curse Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 “It’s a Good Day”

The Curse Soundtrack on Showtime and Paramount+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5

  • “Stand By Me” by Cast (00:38): Whitney and Asher film an interior scene. Pascal (Alexander Adrian Gibson) spontaneously singsThe Curse soundtrack song. Whitney puts her hand over her heart.

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The Curse Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 “The Fire Burns On”

The Curse Soundtrack on Showtime and Paramount+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6

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The Curse Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 “Self-Exclusion”

The Curse Soundtrack on Showtime and Paramount+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7

  • “Dancing on My Own” by Robyn (00:06): Whitney drives a vehicle. The Curse soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Whitney rocks out to the music.
  • “Jagadishwar” by Alice Coltrane (00:38): Whitney ask Cara (Nizhonniya Austin) to play a game of H-O-R-S-E. Nala (Hikmah Warsame) stares at a classmate. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Curse Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 “Down and Dirty”

The Curse Soundtrack on Showtime and Paramount+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8

  • “Mega” by WireFang & Lil One Hunnet (00:01): The Curse soundtrack song is featured during the opening sequence. A group of young people travel in a vehicle. Music plays from the speaker system.
  • “Monarch” by Network Music Ensemble (00:24): Whitney enters a home. She looks around as music plays from a speaker system. Whitney talks to Cara’s father.
  • “Ya Lili” by Balti feat. Ya Lili (00:35): Asher and Dougie enter a store. Music plays from the speaker system. Dougie pulls a prank on Asher.
  • “Hell Yeah” by Dead Prez (00:37): Asher travels with Dougie in a vehicle. The Curse soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Asher raps along to the music while substituting a lyric with the “n-word.”
  • “Interlude” by Network Music Ensemble (00:40): Whitney visits Cara’s home. She looks at a picture book. A man flirts with Whitney.
  • “Santa-Fe” by Bob Dylan (00:54): Whitney finishes a conversation with Cara. She drives a vehicle. The song fades during a climactic garbage truck scene.

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The Curse Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9 “Young Hearts”

The Curse Soundtrack on Showtime and Paramount+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9

  • “Tequila Song” by Sr Ortegon (00:15): Asher visits a cafe. The Curse soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Asher talks to Whitney.
  • “Young Mooglys” by DJ Vibe Inc. & Max Barbaria (00:19): Asher visits a bowling alley with Whitney. He celebrates after a strike. Music plays from the speaker system.
  • “Broken Lights” by Lee James & George Stephenson (00:24): An interior scene begins. Whitney talks to Martha (GiGi Erneta). The characters discuss climate change.
  • “Finish Line” by SATV Music (00:50): Whitney talks during a video segment. She discusses her happiness. Asher negatively reacts to the video segment.

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The Curse Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 10 “Green Queen”

The Curse Soundtrack on Showtime and Paramount+ - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 10

  • “Yo No Juego” by Big Sheemba (00:49): Dougie drives a blue vehicle. Music plays from the speaker system. Dougie parks a car as Asher holds onto a tree.
  • “Jai Ramachandra” by Alice Coltrane (01:02:00): Asher ascends to the sky. Dougies cries hysterically by a fire truck. The Curse soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments.

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