Spotify is celebrating the upcoming release of Season 5 of Netflix’s popular series, Stranger Things, with an interactive musical experience. The Stranger Things Musical Time Machine debuts on November 24, just two days before the highly anticipated premiere of Part 1 on November 26.
Exploring Iconic Music Moments
This unique experience is designed to transport fans back through iconic musical moments from the series. It highlights five key tracks: one from each of the first three seasons and two from Season 4. Popular songs featured include:
- The Clash’s “Should I Stay Or Should I Go” – Will Byers’ anthem while in The Upside Down.
- The Police’s “Every Breath You Take” – Soundtracking Eleven and Mike’s Snow Ball date in Season 2.
- Limahl’s “Never Ending Story” – The duet between Dustin and Suzie in Season 3.
- Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” – A key song from Season 4.
- Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” – Featured prominently in a memorable Season 4 moment.
Accessing the Experience
Fans can find this engaging experience on their Spotify home page or by searching for “Stranger Things” within the app. Spotify will feature a prominent banner related to the event starting at 7 a.m. ET on Monday, three days before Season 5 debuts.
Significance of the Music
According to Spotify, over 205,000 playlists dedicated to Stranger Things have been created globally. This includes songs that have played crucial roles in various plot points of the show, such as:
- Musical Youth’s “Pass the Dutchie” (Season 4)
- Madonna’s “Material Girl” (Season 3)
- Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time” (Season 2)
- Toto’s “Africa” (Season 1)
- Jim Croce’s “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim” (featured in Seasons 2 and 3)
The choices of these songs often resonate with the themes and experiences of the characters. For instance, The Clash’s classic track reflects Will Byers’ struggles, while The Police’s song takes on a darker meaning in key scenes.
Streaming Statistics
Spotify has noted significant increases in streams of these iconic tracks following their appearances on the show. Notable stats include:
- A 941% increase for “Never Ending Story” after Season 3.
- A staggering 10,769% increase for “Running Up That Hill” following Season 4.
- A 677% surge for “Master of Puppets” after it was featured in a climactic moment in Season 4.
New Music and Personalized Playlists
The official Stranger Things Playlist will be updated with additional tracks from the Season 5 soundtrack on November 26. Fans can also enjoy personalized playlist covers featuring their favorite characters based on their individual music preferences.
As anticipation builds for Stranger Things Season 5, Spotify’s musical time capsule offers fans a nostalgic journey through the show’s most memorable moments. Be sure to check out the experience starting November 24 and dive deep into the music that has shaped this iconic series.
