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Soundtracks of Television: ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Soundtrack - Every Song in the Netflix Series

The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder soundtrack includes songs by Wet Leg, AWOLNATION and Irma Thomas. This info article contains composer and music supervisor details for Poppy Cogan’s Netflix series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more soundtrack song time codes and track listings.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder stars Emma Myers as Pippa Fitz-Amobi, a young writer who plans to attend Cambridge University. Zain Iqbal co-stars as Ravi Singh, the protagonist’s love interest and the brother of a murder suspect. The storyline follows Emma as she investigates the disappearance of a woman named Andie Bell (India Lillie Davies). Composer Heather Christian (The Craft: Legacy) scored the Netflix series; music supervisor Amelia Hartley (Black Mirror) picked the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, an adaptation of Holly Jackson’s 2019 novel.

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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1

  • The Feminine Urge” by The Last Dinner Party (00:01): A “5 Years Later” sequence begins. The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder soundtrack song continues during a landscape shot. Pippa leaves school and walks with her friends.
  • A New Error” by Moderat (00:07): An interior scene begins. Pippa organizes research documents on her wall. She watches a clip about Andie’s disappearance.
  • In the Mood” by BBC Big Band (00:22): Pippa talks to her mother, Leanne (Anna Maxwell Martin), during a bedroom scene. The music continues during a transition sequence. Pippa and Cara (Asha Banks) serve drinks while operating undercover at the home of Max Hastings (Henry Ashton).
  • Down South Camp Meeting” by Ken Mathieson’s Classic Jazz Orchestra (00:24): A party sequence continues. The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Pippa stares at Max while holding a tray of drinks.
  • It Had to Be You” by TBA (00:30): Cara talks to Pippa about leaving the Hastings’ party. The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder music plays from a speaker system. Pippa says, “A good looking man just tried to steal my nose.”
  • Gunshot” by Lykke Li (00:37): Pippa talks to Ravi about Salil (Rahul Pattni). The music continues during a transition sequence. Pippa looks at photos on her phone during a bedroom scene.

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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2

  • Seize the Power” by Yonaka (00:00): The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Pippa drives a vehicle. She thinks about her investigation before interviewing Emma (Georgia Aaron).
  • To Rage” by Daughter (00:06): Pippa talks to Cara during an interior scene. The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder music plays from a speaker system. Pippa help Cara prepare dinner while talking about her investigation.
  • Wet Dream” by Wet Leg (00:18): A camping sequence begins. Pippa and Cara load a vehicle. The characters swim during a montage sequence.
  • Me and the Devil” by Gil Scott-Heron (00:36): Pippa navigates a bedroom. The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder soundtrack song continues as she looks through a drawer. Pippa wears a green jacket.
  • Midnight” by Siobhan Sainte (00:40): Max talks to Pippa during an interior scene. He says, “Calamity is hot and sweaty and noisy and just a little bit fucked up in all the best ways.” The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder music continues during the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3

  • Sail” by AWOLNATION (00:00): The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Max talks about Andie being a drug dealer. Pippa walks outdoors while wearing headphones.
  • Guillotine” by Mansionair & NoMBe (00:02): Pippa talks to Cara and Lauren (Yali Topol Margalith) about gaining access to a Calamity party. The characters research photos on their phones. Pippa accidentally likes a post by Becca Bell (Carla Woodcock).
  • Patient Zero” by Starmaxx feat. Brett Castro (00:09): Pippa, Cara and Lauren arrive at a Calamity party. Music plays from a speaker system. Pippa wears a blue top.
  • Warp 1.9″ by The Bloody Beetroots feat. Steve Aoki (00:10): A party sequence continues. The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Pippa and company observe a game of Spin the Bottle.
  • Reception” by Daniel Avery (00:18): Jesse (Oliver Wickham) protects Pippa from Dylan (Matthew Khan). A party sequence continues. Pippa navigates a dance area.
  • Osiris” by Matstubs & Rfen (00:28): Pippa works on her obsession wall. She writes “Drug Dealer Howie.” Becca inquires about Pippa’s motivations during a flashback scene.
  • Funnel of Love” by SQÜRL feat. Madeline Follin (00:39): Pippa and Ravi flee from a home as Becca talks to a police officer. They drive away in a red vehicle. The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4

  • Selfish Soul” by Sudan Archives (00:00): The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder soundtrack song scores the opening credits scene. A montage sequence begins. Pippa hangs out with Ravi and looks at her obsession wall.
  • I’m Coming Home” by Mo Brandis & Harry Matthew Tarlton (00:13): Pippa talks to Ravi during a bathroom scene. The characters giggle and stare at each other. The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder music kicks in as Pippa and Ravi flee from a home.
  • Take Care” by Beach House (00:39): Pippa attends a five-year reunion party. Max says, “We had such a hot year group.” Pippa confronts Naomi (Yasmin Al-Khudhairi).
  • you should see me in a crowd” by Billie Eilish (00:40): Pippa continues a conversation with Naomi. She learns about potential trouble. The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5

  • Pump” by Chris Lorenzo (00:00): The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Naomi talks about hanging out with Max and Jake (Ephraim Sampson) five years prior on New Year’s Eve. Music plays from a speaker system during a flashback scene.
  • 5 in the Morning” by Charli XCX (00:00): A flashback sequence continues. Max drives a vehicle. He swerves and accidentally kills Salil.
  • Concrete Over Water” by Jockstrap (00:05): Pippa finishes a conversation with Naomi after being threatened by Max. The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder music continues during a transition sequence. Pippa watches Naomi dance.
  • Happy Birthday to You” by Cast (00:23): Pippa looks for her brother, Josh (Kamari Loyd). The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder soundtrack song is featured during a transition scene. Various people celebrate Josh’s birthday.
  • The Whole Universe Wants to Be Touched” by Nils Frahm (00:39): Pippa leaves a horror movie watch party. The music continues during a transition sequence. Pippa enters her vehicle.
  • Organ Donor” by DJ Shadow (00:46): Pippa discovers a woman in the Ward home. The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder music scores the episode’s end credits.

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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6

  • Keep the Streets Empty for Me” by Fever Ray (00:03): Pippa talks to Isla (Georgia Lock) about being kidnapped by Eliot (Mathew Baynton). The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder soundtrack song continues as police sirens blare outside the Ward home. Pippa confronts Eliot.
  • Out of Control” by The Chemical Brothers (00:24): A flashback sequence begins. Jesse talks to Pippa about a Calamity party attended by Becca five years prior. Music plays from a speaker system during the flashback scene.
  • If I Had a Heart” by Fever Ray (00:30): Pippa speaks to Becca during an interior scene. The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder music sets in as the characters discuss the past. Becca recalls being disappointed by her late sister, Andie, after being sexually assaulted.
  • “Coffee” by Sylvan Esso (00:41): Andie makes plans with Salil during a flashback scene. Music plays from a speaker system. Andie and Salil hug each other and kiss in a classroom.
  • Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)” by Irma Thomas (00:45): Pippa vows to expose Max. She finds Ravi and kisses him. The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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