The Smoke soundtrack includes songs by Rare Earth, alt-J and Dropkick Murphys. This info article contains composer and music supervisor details for Dennis Lehane’s 2025 Apple TV+ miniseries. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more soundtrack song time codes and track listings.

Smoke stars Taron Egerton as Dave Gudsen, an arson investigator. Jurnee Smollett co-stars as Michelle Calderone, a detective who helps the main character investigate a series of crimes. The storyline follows Dave as he hides a dark secret about his motivations. Composers Danny Bensi (Enemy) and Saunder Jurriaans (Speak No Evil) scored the Apple TV+ series; music supervisor Mary Ramos (Black Bird) selected the featured needle-drops. In addition, Thom Yorke of Radiohead recorded the theme track, “Dialing In.” Here’s every song in Smoke, a series inspired by the Truth Podcasting Corp podcast Firebug.

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Smoke Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 1 “Pilot”

• “I Just Want to Celebrate” by Rare Earth (00:12): Dave and Michelle talk about an arson suspect loving potato chips. The Smoke soundtrack song continues during a “Two Weeks Earlier” sequence. An arson suspect sets a fire at a grocery store.
• “Naw Naw” by LoneMoon & Shadient (00:25): Michelle works out. She wears a black top. Michelle thinks about a sexual experience with Steven (Rafe Spall).
• “Smile” by Vitamin C (00:31): A grocery store sequence begins. Music plays from the speaker system. A woman smells smoke.
• “Left Hand Free” by alt-J (01:04:00): Dave records audio notes for his book. He says, “Fire watches.” The Smoke music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Smoke Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 2 “Your Happy Makes Me Sad”

• “Nelle Tue Braccia” by Carlo Rustichelli (00:09): Dave cooks in his kitchen. The Smoke soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Dave talks to his wife, Ashley (Hannah Emily Anderson), about his book.
• “Bang!” by AJR (00:48): Dave chats with Ashley during an interior scene. The track continues during a transition sequence. Michelle sings with bar patrons at a retirement party.
• “Good Rats” by Dropkick Murphys feat. Shane MacGowan (00:54): Michelle talks to Steven about arson suspects. Dave enters a grocery store and is revealed to be an arsonist. The Smoke music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Smoke Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 3 “Weird Milk”

• “What About Me?” by Moving Pictures (00:08): Emmett (Luke Roessler) finishes a conversation with his father. The Smoke soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Dave cleans his home and looks the book Absolutely on Music (2011) by Haruki Murakami.
• “Moment of Joy” by Firebug (00:35): Dave sleeps next to Ashley. A transition sequence begins. A woman washes her car before an arson attack.
• “We Can’t Stop” by Karate Bikes feat. Moia Bri (00:39): A birthday party sequence begins during an interior scene. The track plays from a speaker system. Sophie (Sierra Godswill) celebrates her birthday.
• “Happy Birthday to You” by Cast (00:39): A birthday sequence continues. Various people sing for Sophie. Michelle stands still during a slo-mo sequence.

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Smoke Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 4 “Strawberry”

• “Justo’n” by Control Machete (00:07): Michelle arrives at a building and greets Mateo (Jaren Moore). The Smoke soundtrack song plays from a speaker system during a transition sequence. Michelle greets her brother, Benji (Mishka Thébaud), at a cock fighting event.
• “Heroes” by David Bowie (00:38): An interior scene begins. Dave shares a S&M and “streaking” experience with a female character credited as “Sexy Woman” (Francisca Dennis). The Smoke music scores the episode’s final moments.

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Smoke Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 5 “Size Matters”

• “Don’t Give Up on Us” by David Soul (00:10): Dave drives a vehicle. The Smoke soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Dave sings along to the music.
• “He’s a Mental Giant” by Tech N9ne (00:13): Michelle surveils Ezra (John Leguizamo). She listens to an audio clip from Dave’s book. Music plays from Ezra’s vehicle.
• “Crazy” by Cast (00:15): Dave visits a bar. Music plays from the speaker system. A female bar patron sings a Gnarls Barkley cover song.
• “Ghosts” by Mapache (00:28): Michelle and Ezra visit a bar. The Smoke soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Ezra offers advice to Michelle about Dave.
• “Love Letters” by Ketty Lester (00:42): Brenda (Adina Porter) washes dishes during an interior scene. Music plays from a speaker system. A couple’s home burns as they prepare to sleep.
• “When I’m Back on My Feet Again” by Michael Bolton (00:49): Dave drives a vehicle. He sings along to the tune. The Smoke music scores the episode’s final moments and 00:52.

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Smoke Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 6 “Manhood”

• “Porno” by Coyle Girelli (00:55): Dave saves Brenda from Freddy. The Smoke soundtrack song plays as he gets an erection after using a fire extinguisher on his target. The Smoke music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Smoke Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 7 “Whitewashed Tombs”

• “The Seventh Son” by Mose Allison (00:34): Dave enjoys himself at a restaurant. The Smoke soundtrack song continues during a slo-mo sequence. Dave entertains a literary agent and Dawn (Anna Chlumsky).
• “Holding Out for a Hero” by Bonnie Tyler (00:47): Dave stares at bar patrons during a slo-mo sequence. Steven arrives and sings along to the music. He punches Dave.
• “March of the Pigs” by Nine Inch Nails (00:50): Dave leaves a bar and drives a vehicle. He screams and loses a tail. Dave arrives at his office and frantically searches through various drawers.
• “The Parting Glass” by boygenius & Ye Vagabonds (00:53): Freddy creates a noose in his jail cell with a blanket. He thinks about the past before committing suicide. The Smoke music scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Smoke Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 8 “Mercy”

• “East Jesus Nowhere” by Green Day (00:02): Dave (unidentified on camera) assembles cigarette explosives. The Smoke soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Dave sets a fire.
• “Barracuda” by Heart (00:39): Dave has sex with his ex-wife. The Smoke music plays from a speaker system. Ezra watches from a surveillance vehicle and tries to start a conversation with Michelle.
• “Was I Just Another One” by Gregory Alan Isakov (00:47): Michelle sets a fire after killing Steven. She thinks about the past during a flashback scene. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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Smoke Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 9 “Mirror Mirror”

• “The Sky Is Broken” by Moby (00:06): Michelle receives a phone call from Harvey. A transition sequence begins. Michelle arrives at a crime scene.
• “Jump Into the Fire” by Harry Nilsson (00:28): Michelle travels in a vehicle with Dave. They approach a forest fire. Dave crashes the vehicle and Michelle shoots at him moments later.
• “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston (00:57): Dave looks at his reflection in a mirror during an interrogation scene. He looks at Michelle and says, “I know who I am.” The Smoke soundtrack song scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.