'Rivals' Soundtrack
'Rivals' | |
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| Show Soundtrack (2026) | |
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| Studio | Disney+ |
| Release date | 2026-05-15 |
| Genre(s) | Drama, Romance |
| Composer(s) | Natalie Holt, Jack Halama |
| Music supervisor | Simon Astall, Sadie Matthew |
| Soundtrack album | Rivals: Season 2 (Part 1) [Original Soundtrack] |
| Available on | Disney+, Hulu |
| Cast | David Tennant as Rupert Campbell-Black Alex Hassell as Declan O'Hara Katherine Parkinson as Maud O'Hara Danny Dyer as Tony Baddingham Nafessa Williams as Cameron Cook Emily Atack as Taggie O'Hara |
About This Soundtrack
The second season of Rivals (2026), streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, returns to the cutthroat world of late 1980s British independent television. The show's musical identity is one of its most distinctive signatures: music supervisor Simon Astall curates a brilliant tapestry of era-defining 80s pop and rock hits, deployed with sharp dramatic precision. The season opens with Simple Minds' Alive and Kicking and weaves in iconic tracks from David Bowie, Sade, Yaz, The Bangles, Joy Division, and Bananarama, painting a vivid and irresistible portrait of an era defined by excess and ambition.
Alongside the licensed music, composer Jack Halama leads the original score for Season 2, continuing the acclaimed work he began with Natalie Holt on Season 1. The official soundtrack album, Rivals: Season 2 (Part 1) [Original Soundtrack], is available on Apple Music and features 14 original compositions, including the show's signature Rivals Titles theme and intimate character pieces such as Taggie's Longing, Rupert's Lament, and Dangerous Liaisons. The album perfectly captures the tension and romance at the heart of the war between Corinium and Venturer Television.
This page is the definitive music reference for Rivals Season 2. Browse every licensed song organized by episode and timestamp, plus the complete original score tracklist. Each entry links directly to Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, and YouTube, making it easy to find and stream any song from the show.
Songs by Episodes
📺 Episode 1
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TIMESTAMP00:00:50
Alive and Kicking
by Simple Minds
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TIMESTAMP00:05:40
It's So Nice to Have a Man Around the House
by Della Reese
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TIMESTAMP00:08:35
Bamboleo
by Gipsy Kings
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TIMESTAMP00:16:20
Your Love Is King
by Sade
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TIMESTAMP00:33:33
Crazy Horses
by Demented Are Go
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📺 Episode 2
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TIMESTAMP00:01:30
Rivals Titles
by Natalie Holt, Jack Halama
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TIMESTAMP00:16:40
We Got the Beat
by The Go-Go's
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TIMESTAMP00:20:25
Venus
by Bananarama
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TIMESTAMP00:44:55
Daddy's In Trouble Again
by Natalie Holt, Jack Halama
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📺 Episode 3
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TIMESTAMP00:04:22
Making Your Mind Up
by Bucks Fizz
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TIMESTAMP00:38:40
The Chicken Song
by Philip Pope
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TIMESTAMP00:50:42
Love Will Tear Us Apart
by Joy Division
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📺 Episode 4
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TIMESTAMP00:00:02
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
by Tight Fit
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TIMESTAMP00:12:27
Live It Up
by Mental As Anything
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TIMESTAMP00:26:53
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by Jack Halama
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TIMESTAMP00:40:21
Walk Like an Egyptian
by The Bangles
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📺 Episode 5: Episode 5
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TIMESTAMP04:30
So Macho
by Sinitta
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TIMESTAMP19:50
Stories
by Natalie Holt, Jack Halama
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TIMESTAMP22:50
Crunchy Nut
by Jack Halama
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TIMESTAMP29:02
Super Freak
by Rick James
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TIMESTAMP31:20
Word Up!
by Cameo
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TIMESTAMP36:21
Ging Gang Goolie
by Kids Now
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TIMESTAMP39:44
Gold
by Spandau Ballet
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TIMESTAMP40:39
Stand and Deliver
by Adam & The Ants
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TIMESTAMP57:01
I Think We're Alone Now
by Tiffany
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📺 Episode 6: Episode 6
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TIMESTAMP06:50
Rupert Alone
by Natalie Holt, Jack Halama
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TIMESTAMP31:20
Daddy's In Trouble Again
by Natalie Holt, Jack Halama
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TIMESTAMP46:15
Pietà Delle Mie Pene
by Natalie Holt, Jack Halama
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TIMESTAMP48:10
Lavender
by Marillion
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Songs in Trailer
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Original Score
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Guess Who's Back
by Jack Halama
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DURATION0:47
Crunchy Nut
by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:02
Welcome to Rutshire
by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:16
Secrets
by Jack Halama
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DURATION0:38
Red Dress
by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:03
Taggie's Longing
by Jack Halama
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DURATION1:32
Hurting My Heart
by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:23
Trouble Brewing
by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:50
Dirty Tactics
by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:46
Rupert's Lament
by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:19
Bella Vista
by Jack Halama
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DURATION4:14
Charles' Theme
by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:58
Dangerous Liaisons
by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:15
The Pantry
by Jack Halama
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DURATION0:44
Sempre
by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:31
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:24
Guess Who's Back
by Jack Halama
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DURATION0:47
Crunchy Nut
by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:02
Welcome to Rutshire
by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:16
Secrets
by Jack Halama
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DURATION0:38
Red Dress
by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:03
Taggie's Longing
by Jack Halama
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DURATION1:32
Hurting My Heart
by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:23
Trouble Brewing
by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:50
Dirty Tactics
by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:46
Rupert's Lament
by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:19
Bella Vista
by Jack Halama
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DURATION4:14
Charles' Theme
by Jack Halama
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DURATION2:58
Dangerous Liaisons
by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:15
The Pantry
by Jack Halama
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DURATION0:44
Sempre
by Jack Halama
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DURATION3:31
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by Jack Halama
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About the Composer(s)
Natalie Holt is a British composer known for her evocative television scores. She first gained widespread recognition for her work on the Disney+ series Loki, earning BAFTA nominations and an Emmy for her innovative orchestral approach. She also scored Obi-Wan Kenobi and the first season of Rivals, establishing herself as a leading voice in prestige drama. For Rivals Season 2, Holt continues her collaboration with composer Jack Halama, whose intricate period arrangements bring the cutthroat world of 1980s British television to life.
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- A Brand New Format: Unlike the first season, which released all its episodes at once, Season 2 is a longer ride with 12 episodes. The release strategy changed as well: Disney+ split the season into two 6-episode parts, dropping the first three episodes together followed by weekly Friday releases.
- A Royal Visit to the Set: During filming, the production welcomed an illustrious guest: Queen Camilla. She is a long-time personal friend of Dame Jilly Cooper, the author of the Rutshire Chronicles books that inspire the show. Sadly, Jilly Cooper passed away after the first season, making this sequel deeply emotional for the crew.
- Heavyweight Additions to the Cast: The fierce rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) gets even more intense. Hayley Atwell (Marvel's Agent Carter) joined the cast as Helen Gordon, Rupert’s resentful ex-wife, while the acclaimed Rupert Everett plays Malise, her new husband.
- Unfiltered and More Chaotic Characters: In promotional interviews, David Tennant shared that his character, TV mogul Tony Baddingham, is much more "unhinged and ruthless" after the bloody events of the first season finale, noting that any social filter he once had is completely gone.
- Disney’s Prestige Success: This expanded renewal happened because the first season became a massive audience hit for Disney's international catalog. The widespread praise even earned the show prestigious nominations, including a nod at the International Emmy Awards.
Official Trailer
About the Show
Rivals Season 2 continues the battle for dominance over the Rutshire airwaves in late 1980s England. With Tony Baddingham scarred but alive and more dangerous than ever, Rupert Campbell-Black returns to face mounting pressure over his political career, while Declan O'Hara fights to keep Venturer Television afloat. Ambition, betrayal, and passion collide as the war between Corinium and Venturer reaches its most explosive point yet.
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At Soundtrack Wiki, we take musical accuracy seriously. Every track list, scene description, and timestamp featured on this page has been manually verified by our editorial team to ensure it reflects the actual usage in the production.
Our methodology involves cross-referencing official credits, digital fingerprints, and frame-by-frame analysis of the soundtrack in context.
