Arcane season 2’s official soundtrack has been revealed, and I’m already convinced it’ll take the number #1 spot on my 2024 Spotify Wrapped list
Oh, the misery!
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Anyone who’s frequented TechRadar since November 2021 will know how much I loveArcane. The highly-rated animatedNetflixseries is not only visually gorgeous, superbly animated, and full of dramatic and emotional character-driven moments, but it also has one of the best original TV show soundtracks in recent memory.
So, as excited as I’ve been to watchArcaneseason 2ever since itsNovember 2024 launch date was announced late last year, I’ve also been eagerly awaiting details on who’s written and/or composed the forthcoming season’s batch of blood-pumping and emotionally devastating tunes. Well, I – and you, fellowArcaneenthusiast – don’t have to wait any longer, because season 2’s original soundtrack has been officially unveiled.
Created and produced by Riot Games –Arcane’s co-creator and the studio behind hit videogame franchiseLeague of Legends(LoL), whichArcaneis based on – and Virgin Music Group, ‘Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 Original Soundtrack’ contains a diverse line-up of wholly original songs from a global line-up of artists comprising various genres, languages, and cultures.
Indeed, per a Riot press release, over 20 singers, rappers, bands, and musicians – ranging from established acts to relative newcomers – have contributed to season 2’s official album. Chief among those who have lent their undisputed talents to one of thebest Netflix shows' sophomore season’s soundtrack are US alt-rock duo Twenty One Pilots, South Korean boy band Stray Kids, French singer-songwriter Woodkid, Belgian rapper Stromae, and US singer-songwriter d4vd.
Imagine Dragons, who penned ‘Enemy’,Arcaneseason 1’s title track that’s been streamed globally 5.6 billion times since its November 2021 debut, are also part of proceedings. However, the electropop-rock band aren’t back with a new track; instead, ‘Enemy’ has simply been included as the final song on this season’s album tracklist, which you can view in full below:
Each of the aforementioned musical numbers has, according to Riot, been “designed to capture the emotional depth of these beloved characters and enhance the storytelling experience”. Many of the artists involved are also long-timeLoLfans,Arcanefanatics, and/or have previously collaborated with Riot on other ventures, too, so I’m extremely confident that every track has had the requisite love, care, and attention to detail poured into every aspect of it.
The full album reveal comes a week after its first track – Ashnikko’s ‘Paint The Town Blue’ – debuted alongside thesecond official trailer forArcaneseason 2. You can listen to it below, if you haven’t heard the full single yet.
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For what it’s worth, I certainly have. Indeed, I’ve had ‘Paint The Town Blue’ on repeat on Spotify since its unveiling and, after listening toArcaneseason 1’s soundtrack on the music streaming platform for almost three years, I can’t wait to do likewise with these new tunes.Arcaneseason 2’s official album is going to be the soundtrack for the rest of my 2024, that’s for sure.
As the clock counts down toArcaneseason 2’s release, fans – myself included – have been running a fine-toothed comb over its numerous trailers and clip-based teasers for clues about its narrative direction. Indeed, in the wake of its latest trailer,Arcanefans have crafted a magical theory about who the hit Netflix show’s main villain really is. Elsewhere, a gorgeous poster forArcane’s second and final seasonsuggested afan-favorite season 1 character would return, but not as a hero this time.
Arcaneseason 2’s release date hasn’t been announced yet but, with the Emmy-award winning series confirmed to be part ofNetflix Geeked Week 2024, which runs from September 16 to 19, I’m praying one is revealed soon. In the meantime, make sure youpre-save your copyof its original soundtrack.
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