Netflix’s latest animated musical, Spellbound , features a soundtrack by legendary composer Alan Menken ( The Little Mermaid , Aladdin ). The standout track, “The Way It Was Before,” performed by Rachel Zegler, is already being hailed as a “princess ballad for a new generation.” With a soaring bridge and emotionally complex lyrics about familial fracture rather than romantic love, it’s a clear contender for awards season. Parents report children requesting it on repeat—and crying along every time.
No song has defined a film’s mood this year quite like “So High” in the erotic thriller Babygirl . Director Halina Reijn opted not for a traditional score but for a curated mix of deep-house and industrial R&B. The track “So High”—by emerging artist KATE—plays during the film’s most tense, intimate sequence. Since the film’s release, the song has streamed over 40 million times, with fans recreating the scene’s signature choreography. It’s a masterclass in how one new song can become inseparable from a movie’s identity. new movie songs
: The film features the timeless discography of Neil Diamond , utilized to tell the true story of the tribute duo "Lightning and Thunder". Netflix’s latest animated musical, Spellbound , features a