The first season of Mobland, the Paramount+ crime drama created by Ronan Bennett and executive produced/directed by Guy Ritchie, has now come to an end, with fans desperately waiting for news on a second instalment.

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In directing the first two episodes of the season, Ritchie brought his signature style to proceedings, including killer twists, a gritty vibe and, of course, an incredible soundtrack.

The series, which has an all-star cast including Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren, features songs from artists such as The Prodigy, Artic Monkeys and St Vincent, while it also has a very catchy and memorable theme song which plays over its opening titles.

The soundtrack is also bolstered by a thrilling score from composer Ilan Eshkeri - but what other songs and artists are included?

Read on for everything you need to know about the soundtrack to MobLand.

MobLand theme song

Joanne Froggatt as Jan Da Souza and Tom Hardy as Harry Da Souza in Mobland talking in a kitchen
Joanne Froggatt as Jan Da Souza and Tom Hardy as Harry Da Souza in Mobland. Luke Varley/Paramount+

The MobLand theme song, which is played during both the opening and ending credits of each episode, is the song Starburster by Irish rock band Fontaines DC.

The song was released on 17th April 2024 as the lead single from the album Romance, and was nominated for Best Alternative Music Performance at the Grammy Awards earlier this year.

MobLand soundtrack: Full list of songs in the Guy Ritchie series

Episode 1 - Stick or Twist

  1. Deeper Underground – Jamiroquai & Don Diablo
  2. Firestarter - The Prodigy

Episode 2 - Jigsaw Puzzle

  1. Wonderland - Reem
  2. Bad Energy – Reem
  3. POP POP POP– IDLES (feat Danny Brown)

Episode 3 - Plan B

  1. Do I Wanna Know? – Arctic Monkeys
  2. Get Away – Tony K
  3. Victory – Tony K

Episode 4 - Rat Trap

  1. Lead the Way – Reem
  2. Lie – Reem
  3. Hayloft – Mother Mother

Episode 5 - Funeral for a Friend

  1. Villain – Tony K & Reem
  2. Trips – Reem
  3. Broken Man – St Vincent

Episode 6 - Antwerp Blues

  1. Lust for Life - Iggy Pop

Episode 7 - The Crossroads

  1. Divide & Conquer – IDLES

Episode 8 - Helter Skelter

  1. Presente – Control Machete
  2. GNT - Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs

Episode 9 - Beggars Banquet

  1. TCR – Sleaford Mods

Episode 10 - The Beast in Me

  1. The Beast in Me – Johnny Cash
  2. Sympathy for the Devil – The Rolling Stones

MobLand score

Helen Mirren as Maeve Harrigan, Pierce Brosnan as Conrad Harrigan and Anson Boon as Eddie Harrigan in MobLand at a funeral
Helen Mirren as Maeve Harrigan, Pierce Brosnan as Conrad Harrigan and Anson Boon as Eddie Harrigan in MobLand. Luke Varley/Paramount+

The musical score for MobLand has been composed by Ilan Eshkeri, who has previously worked on films such as Layer Cake, Stardust, The Young Victoria, Kick-Ass, Coriolanus, Johnny English Reborn, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, Still Alice, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

He has also worked on series including Waking the Dead, Strike Back, Riviera, Annika and SAS Rogue Heroes.

MobLand is available to stream in full on Paramount+.

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James HibbsDrama Writer

James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

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