Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 Soundtrack: Every Song in the Netflix Animated Spinoff

With Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 finally hitting Netflix, fans are also treated to a bunch of fresh soundtracks that they can dive into after finishing the animated spinoff. The songs effortlessly capture the spirit and nostalgia of the mid-1980s, reinforcing the show’s tone and adding an extra layer of atmosphere to the experience.

This guide lists every song used in the series, including the episodes where you heard them and where you can stream them. Returning to Hawkins, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 follows The Party on another spooky adventure, this time joined by a new kid in town to defeat those creepy monsters!

TV Series:	Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85
Showrunner:	Eric Robles
Based on:	Stranger Things by The Duffer Brothers
Release Date:	April 23, 2026
Episode Count:	10

Every Song Featured In Stranger Things: Tales From ’85

Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 premiered worldwide on Netflix on April 23, bringing fans back to the small town of Hawkins, Indiana. Set during the winter of 1985, the story fits neatly between Seasons 2 and 3 of the flagship series.

Each episode features a range of tracks that elevate the tone and atmosphere of the story. From fighting eerie plant monsters to emotional confrontations between the kids, there’s always a song that sets the mood just right. Check out the list below:

CHAPTER ONE: Welcome To Hawkins, New Kid

• “Kids In America” by Kim Wilde
• “We Got the Beat” by The Go-Go’s
• “Eighties” by Killing Joke
• “Possessed” by Suicidal Tendencies

CHAPTER TWO: Bad Harvest

• “A Forest” by The Cure
• “People Who Died” by The Jim Carroll Band
• “Children of the Grave” by Black Sabbath
• “This Time” by Animatiqs

CHAPTER THREE: Evolution

• “Always Something There To Remind Me” by Naked Eyes

CHAPTER FOUR: The Confession

• “Left of the Dial” by The Replacements
• Rebel Yell by Billy Idol

CHAPTER FIVE: The Weekly Watcher

• Knight Rider Theme

CHAPTER SIX: A Storm Is Coming

• “You” by Jetzons

CHAPTER SEVEN: Enter The Storm

• “Art-I-Ficial” by X-Ray Spex
• “Beat Goes On” by Little Murders

CHAPTER EIGHT: The Party

• “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane” by Peacock Party
• “Girl U Want” by Devo

CHAPTER NINE: The Suspect

• “Hold Me Now” by Thompson Twins

CHAPTER TEN: Countdown 

• “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper
• “One Thing Leads To Another” by The Fixx
• “We’ll Meet Again” by Vera Lynn

Apart from these songs and artists, the spinoff also featured original music composed by Brad Breeck for the series.

• Flamethrower (feat. Brian Parkhurst)
• Kids Riding Bikes
• Big Snowstorm Coming
• Someone In There
• HIC Theme
• I Just Saved Your Life
• Strange Stones
• Gotta Go Dark
• How Long Is Detention
• Sewer Chase (feat. Brian Parkhurst)
• Towns
• Clean Up
• Investigating Pumpkins
• Heaven Eleven
• Nice Time Tonight
• Storm the Gates
• What Were These Things
• Ground Rules
• seluR dnuorG
• Her Royal Nastiness
• We Have To Try
• Tales from ’85 End Titles (feat. Cooper Babbes)

It’s an understatement to say this season had a really cool set of songs to vibe to and get completely pulled into the retro chaos. Indeed, the soundtracks didn’t just sit in the background but carried entire scenes, making even the quiet moments feel charged with nostalgia and tension at the same time.

Where to Stream Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 Soundtrack

Fans can stream all the songs across major digital music platforms, such as Spotify and Apple Music, including a full compilation of original score pieces composed by Breeck.

The animated series is currently receiving a mixed response from fans, a common challenge for spinoffs of major franchises. While ratings and reviews may shift in the coming weeks, one thing is clear: the soundtrack is an absolute standout.

What are your thoughts on the spinoff’s soundtracks? Let us know in the comments!

Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 is now streaming on Netflix.