

Baby Keem and Euphoria fans united when this song was used in a car scene as Elliot, played by singer/rapper Dominic Fike, drives Rue and Jules through town.James Blake and Labrinth’s collaboration on this track is sensational and gorgeous. In an effort to cope with the grief from the loss of her father, Rue turns back to drugs and is catapulted into a dream world where Labrinth sings to her and embraces her in a church. Episode four also commences Labrinth’s emergence into season two.This song brings a light-hearted pop feel to this chaotic episode. We also see Maddy’s 18th birthday party turn from fun into a projectile-vomit fueled disaster. Written especially for this episode, where we see beautiful artistic interpretations of Jules and Rue as their relationship blossoms romantically. This electronic synth-pop song has all the right vibes for this show.This song again speaks to the 80’s-rock influence that is continually present in this show and connects to both older and younger generations. This Echo & The Bunnymen classic paints the scene for the high school flashback of Cal and Derek’s double date with their girlfriends.The uptempo song with lyrics about a failed relationship serves as the perfect representation of Maddy’s past and foreshadows her unfortunate future her best friend Cassie sleeping with her ex-boyfriend Nate. Alexa Demie’s character, Maddy Perez, basks in the sunlight with Theo, the kid she babysits, and her best friend, Cassie, played by Sydney Sweeney.This song personifies the feeling of yearning for what could have been. This suspenseful 80’s rock song with a slight jazz influence set the scene for this entire episode filled with childhood flashbacks.Gerry Rafferty’s hit song set the tone for this season’s sentimental feel. This song gave Euphoria fans a feel for what the season would be. “Right Down the Line” is season two’s overall most influential song, as it was used for the trailer.Featuring a montage of a strut down the school’s hallway and a bike ride through town, the use of this song juxtaposes Lexi’s innocent character with a symbol of her growth. Hyperpop star Laura Les provides the perfect soundtrack for do-gooder Lexi Howard to break out of her shell and take her life into her own hands.Ali arguably is the strongest father figure in Rue’s life, and he attempts to show her that there is more to life than high school drama, grief or drugs. Coleman Domingo’s character, Ali, tries to explain to Rue the importance of jazz music - specifically Thelonious Monk - while he drives her home from their weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting.Watching Cassie and Nate drive down the highway to the New Year’s Eve party was nothing short of iconic, and this song amplified the beginning of season two. There are a few songs on season two’s soundtrack that we will never be able to listen to again without thinking of “Euphoria,” and “Dead of Night” by Orville Peck is at the top of the list.
