A show like Normal People [1] — full of thoughtful pauses and longing glances — requires a soundtrack that will subtly tell the story when the characters aren't speaking. Luckily, Hulu's adaptation of Sally Rooney's hit novel manages to feature songs that fit the bill very well. From Imogen Heap to Nick Drake, the 60-plus tracks encapsulate the emotion and drama of Marianne and Connell's relationship [2].
I can say from experience that a few of these might stick with you long after the final episode ends. So grab your headphones, and ahead, check out the artists and songs featured on the show. It's time to dive straight into your feelings, and this is the way to do it.
"Never Ending Circles" by CHVRCHES
"Dance 4 Sorrow" by Francis Lung
"It's Alright" by Delush feat. Strange Boy
"Talk About Nothing (Not Your Dope Remix)" by Cadre Cola
"Cannibal Tree" by Yenkee
"Angeles" by Elliott Smith
"Hate Dah" by Super Silly
"Hide and Seek" by Imogen Heap
"Skate" by Tycho feat. Saint Sinner
"Everything I Am Is Yours" by Villagers
"Drop" by The Jesus and Mary Chain
"La Lune" by Billie Marten
"Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Nerina Pallot
"Strange Weather" by Anna Calvi and David Byrne
"Breathe" by CamelPhat and Cristoph feat. Jem Cooke
"Hey Now (Arty Remix) by London Grammar
"Warped Window" by Anna Mieke
"Did It to Myself" by Orla Gartland
"Gimme Life" by Than and Victoria Liv
"I Never Got Off the Bus" by Tebi Rex
"Disco Inferno" by Superfreak
"Havin' a Party" by Flipside
"The Road to Kinawley" by James Cramer
"Atomos XI" by A Winged Victory For the Sullen
"Deep Blue" by Mango x Mathman
"Dogwood Blossom" by Fionn Regan
"Drop" by Hope Sandoval and the Warm Intentions
"Tell Me So" by Herb Johnson
"Highs and Lows" by August Roads
"If You Stuff It All Down Deep Inside" by Department of Forever
"Undertow" by Lisa Hannigan
"Tumble Party" by Wild Front
"Men Are Trash" by Tebi Rex
"Hazeldene" by Royal Yellow
"Make You Feel My Love" by Ane Brun
"Too Much" by Carly Rae Jepsen
"I'm Happy Without You" by Ann Byers
"Klangfall (Piano Version)" by Joep Beving
"Scene Suspended" by Jon Hopkins
"Good Times" by Ellie Mae Rose
"The Subterranean Heart" by Mount Alaska
"No Such Thing" by Yumi and the Weather
"Love Really Hurts Without You" by Billy Ocean
"Can't Move On" by Wild Youth
"It's Okay With Me" by Broadway Express
"Dandelion" by Jealous of the Birds
