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Spinning Out Season 1 Comes With A Gold Medal-Worthy Soundtrack, Too

Shannon Carlin

Warning: Possible spoilers ahead for Spinning Out.

Netflix's new series Spinning Out is all about an ice skater looking to back get on her feet. That might sound tame, but Spinning Out is like The Cutting Edge with well, more edge. Gone are the days of being concerned about toe-picks, now these skaters need to look out for opioid addiction, predatory doctors, and exhausting expectations. Luckily, all of this drama has a really great soundtrack. Every song in Spinning Out will make you want to lace up your skates and get back on the ice just like Katarina Baker, who's trying to move past the trauma of the last time she went out there.

The 10-episode series follows Kat, played by Kaya Scodelario (Skins, Crawl) who is back to pursuing her Olympic dream after a devastating fall. She's doing this while also trying to deal with her mommy dearest Carol (January Jones) and her younger sister Serena's (Willow Shields) quests for gold.
What the music helps fans realize is this is a bloody mess of a sport, quite literally. Classical compositions from Beethoven and Tchaikovsky become horror themes. Country jams set the tone for this Idaho set show, while indie rockers like Waxahatchee and Bleached get at all the angst Kat and her fellow skaters are feeling.

The only song you won't find here is the Spinning Out theme song, which is an original song and a total bop. As of now, Joy Downer's "In The Water," which begins ever episode, isn't available yet. So, don't skip the intro for Spinning Out and definitely don't ignore the other jams this show's got to offer.

Episode 1: Katie Herzig "We're All In This Together"

The motto of this skating family is right there in this 2012 folk song from the American singer-songwriter whose tracks have been featured on Grey's Anatomy and Switched at Birth.

Episode 1: Rainbow Kitten Surprise "Painkillers"

As Kat gets ready for her test, it's this little folk ditty from 2018 that helps her get her stretching on.

Episode 1: Sharon Van Etten "Comeback Kid"

As Kat attempts to be just that, it's Sharon Van Etten's 2018 power anthem that gets her back on her skates.

Episode 1: Jørck "Everything Goes so Slowly"

After a difficult session, Kat drives angry to this Danish pop duo's aggro track from 2012.

Episode 1: Bruce Connole "I Walk The Night"

Spinning Out gets its Johnny Cash on with this 2014 country ditty.

Episode 1: Joe Purdy "Miss Me"

As Kat prepares to pack up and leave skating behind for London, she ends up back at the rink where this 2009 track is playing.

Episode 1: Tchaikovsky "Serenade In C Major For Strings, Op. 48: I. Pezzo In Forma Di Sonatina"

The classical piece gives us another chance to see just how good Kat is.

Episode 1: Patrick Sweany "Up and Down"

It's this 2018 track from the blues rocker that plays as Kat finishes her shift at the restaurant owned by Justin's family.

Episode 1: Leyya "Butter"

Snap along to this 2016 track from this Australian synth-pop duo.

Episode 1: Benny Mayne "Never No"

We might frown on Justin's (Evan Roderick) drinking, but this 2018 track does feel like the perfect party bop.

Episode 1: Jules Larson "Finish Line"

A smiling Kat drives off to the sounds of the L.A. singer/songwriter's 2019 track.

Episode 2: Waxahatchee "Takes So Much"

The opening montage shows Kat and the others struggling to figure out what's next for them. Waxahatchee's brooding 2018 track makes for the perfect soundtrack for all these deep feels.

Episode 2: Adia Victoria "Dead Eyes"

Maybe this 2016 gothic blues track will get you as fired up as it got Kat.

Episode 2: The Beths "You Wouldn't Like Me"

Say what you want about Kat, but we definitely like this New Zealand band's 2018 song that plays in the car as she tries to make it to the rink in time for first session.

Episode 2: Jeffrey Foucault "War On The Radio"

This 2018 country track could lead to a ceasefire, we reckon.

Episode 2: Escondido "Heart Is Black"

Kat tries to land a triple jump to this rockabilly track from 2015.

Episode 2: Felix Mendelssohn "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

The German composer's piece for William Shakespeare's comedy is also the score to Kat's short program that wins over Justin's dad.

Episode 2: Dan Mangan "Just Fear"

This sad boy ballad from 2018 is crying into your beer music.

Episode 2: Gabrielle Shonk "Habit"

The bluesy 2016 track helps Jenn (Amanda Zhou) throw back a few and Carol (January Jones) scratch Kat out of all the family photos.

Episode 2: Tchaikovsky "Romeo and Juliet: Dance Of The Knights"

The composition based on Shakespeare's drama is what new partners Kat and Justin will be skating too. Oh, and winning Nationals, too, if you believe Dasha (Svetlana Efremova).

Episode 3: Marshall Veroni "We Met"

A $5 tip on a fifty-dollar bill? Not good, but this 2018 folk song might help soothe Kat's worries.

Episode 3: Dick Flood "I'm Goin' Home"

Home is where the heart is and possibly, where you'll hear this 2015 track that sounds like a country throwback.

Episode 3: Jared & The Mill "Keep Me Going"

This 2016 country track will get you dancing in no time.

Episode 3: Espacio Dios "Uri Fire"

Justin's party is lit thanks to this 2018 track from the South African artist.

Episode 3: J-Wright "The Thrill"

Get the party started with the New Hampshire rapper's 2018 track.

Episode 3: Dunnï "Russian Roulette"

Get up to get down with this 2018 track from the Montreal artist.

Episode 3: Florist "What I Wanted To Hold"

The fallout of Carol and Kat's blow-up is set to the 2017 track from the Brooklyn indie pop band.

Episode 3: Amen Dunes "Believe"

Justin and Kat finally coming together is a dream come true set to Damon McMahon's 2018 track.

Episode 4: "Thaïs, Act II: Méditation"

Kat tries to ignore her mom to this meditation that definitely isn't helping her clear her mind.

Episode 4: Casey Jack Kristofferson "Winter Garden"

This sweet strummer from 2017 will bring some new life to any garden no matter the season.

Episode 4: Middle Kids "Mistake"

Jenn's sorta kinda pep talk to Serena is happening while this 2018 track plays in the weight room.

Episode 4: Old Death Whisper "Always A Stranger"

This country rambler from 2014 will make you want to two-step.

Episode 4: Cris Jacobs "Jack The Whistle and The Hammer"

The Pandora at Justin's dad's restaurant is always set to the country channel.

Episode 4: Old Death Whisper "Memories In My Drink"

This country band returns with its 2019 track to drink to.

Episode 4: David Boone & The Montana Twins "Deck Of Cards"

We've been down this road before, too: another country track, this one from 2018.

Episode 4: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov "Scheherazade, Op. 35: I. Largo E Maestoso"

Carol probably isn't going to win mom of the year for this moment in which she turns up this classical song to drown out her baby's wails.

Episode 4: Barr Brothers "You Would Have To Lose Your Mind"

This 2017 track from brothers Andrew and Brad Barr plays as Justin shows Kat the special place where he used to skate with his mom.

Episode 4: Sun Airway "All In"

With a little help from this 2017 track, Justin and Kat go all in on being partners, which is a little too much for Marcus (Mitchell Edwards).

Episode 5: Lynyrd Skynyrd "Free Bird"

As a very young Serena (Willow Shields) jumps on a trampoline it's this Southern-fried classic from 1973 that's playing. It comes back around again and again.

Episode 5: Classik feat. Kid Marley "Loyalty"

Justin's car driving music of choice is this Toronto-based rapper.

Episode 5: Emily Vaughn "Pieces"

This pop song from 2019 could be Kat's anthem since she also is running out of pieces of herself to give.

Episode 5: Casey Jack Kristofferson "You Are The One"

Another folk track, this one is from 2017, is playing at the restaurant.

Episode 5: Bjay McFly "All Out"

This 2013 track is playing when Justin drives up to his house.

Episode 5: Anna St. Louis "Fire"

The 2017 folk strummer is playing in Kat's car when it breaks down. Seriously, can anything go right for her?

Episode 5: Monowhales "Let It Go"

Justin shows up to this Toronto band's concert when they're playing this 2018 track and wants all the drinks. Like now.

Episode 5: Casey Jack Kristofferson "County Line"

Kristofferson makes another appearance on the soundtrack with this 2017 track.

Episode 5: Monowhales "Take It Back"

The 2017 song helps Justin and Jenn bond over their families and their ice skating whoas.

Episode 5: Ginger Ale & The Monowhales "Name For Myself"

No one really sees Kat for who she is, which makes this 2016 song about not feeling seen a very fitting choice.

Episode 5: Monowhales "Real Love"

Let Johnny Weir show off his moves to this 2018 track that also plays as Kat sells off all her pills for a little extra money. For a better listen to the track, though, let the episode's credits roll.

Episode 6: Laurel "Adore"

Kat cracking her toes is set to the sounds of the 2018 track from the British singer.

Episode 6: Holiday Friends "Spirit Girl"

We'd ring in a holiday with this 2014 spirit anthem.

Episode 6: Jeff Buckley "Lover, You Should've Come Over"

For Justin and Kat's night together it's this broody 1994 track from the late singer.

Episode 6: Helena Deland "Take It All"

The moody 2018 track from the Canadian singer sets the tone for Kat's struggle to land the triple toe again.

Episode 6: Laura Hall "I Love To Take A Bath"

That little chick does his dance to this 1999 comedic track.

Episode 6: Berlin Philharmonic "Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: I. Moderato"

Jenn does her triumphant short program to this concerto from Rachmaninoff just to show Kat she can.

Episode 7: Austin Lucas "Killing Time"

We first meet Marcus' mom at the bar where this 2018 song is playing.

Episode 7: The Howls "Vacation"

There's no rest for any of these skaters, but we can all take a minute to hear this 2012 track.

Episode 7: Sion Trefor "Collisions"

The UK composer's 2019 track is a haunting piece of music.

Episode 8: Tyler Hinton "Get Down"

The 2019 track from the singer and One Tree Hill actor is a slinky hit.

Episode 8: Downtown Boys "Lips That Bite"

While out for a run, it's this 2017 song from the Providence, RI punk band that stops her in her tracks.

Episode 8: Bleached "Shitty Ballet"

The strummy riot grrl 2019 track from this sisterly duo is what Serena's playing while she does her homework.

Episode 8: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra "Piano Concerto No. 1 In B Flat Minor, Op.23"

No surprise, Dasha doesn't just listen to Tchaikovsky on the ice, but at home, too.

Episode 8: Grabbitz "Ballin'"

Kat throws a party on a Thursday to the sounds of this 2015 electronic track.

Episode 8: Classik "Understand Me"

The 2017 track from this Toronto-based rapper is playing when Serena hangs out with Justin's brother.

Episode 8: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra "Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 – Pathetique: II. Allegro Con Grazia"

Back at Dasha's, she's making a delivery boy sign her up for Facebook to the sounds of Tchaikovsky.

Episode 8: Kidd Marley "Trippy Luv"

Serena's chat with Justin's brother is set to this 2018 hip-hop track.

Episode 8: Bon Jovi "Livin' On A Prayer"

Yes, Carol is singing Bon Jovi to help Mandy get through labor. Unfortunately, the January Jones rendition is not on a Spotify so you'll have to enjoy the OG version.

Episode 9: Bucko & Toad "Run"

Carol is killing it at her new job and it's this country track that helps her close a big deal.

Episode 9: Knud Lindhard "Mr. Cale"

This country track plays as Marcus is confronted by his teammate about why he missed the ski meet.

Episode 9: Denver "The Way It Is"

This twangy 2012 ballad plays as Marcus drowns his sorrows.

Episode 9: Casey Kristofferson "Black Lies"

This 2016 track plays as Carol tells a lie of her own.

Episode 9: Gena Rose Bruce "Coming Down"

This is 2019 track helps the comedown sound a little better.

Episode 10: Sportsfan "Gabriel"

Justin and Kat are headed to Nationals in separate cars, but this 2017 track is what gets them pumped up for the event.

Episode 10: Tchaikovsky "Swan Lake, Op. 20 Suite 1. Scene"

Tchaikovsky's classic triggers Kat's flashbacks to her brutal fall.

Episode 10: Amanda Tenfjord "Troubled Water"

The 2019 track plays as Justin and Kat make the other skaters jealous with their lifts.

Episode 10: Saint‐Saëns "Danse Macabre, Op. 40"

This yes macabre classical composition is what Serena skates to at Nationals.

Episode 10: Disclosure featuring Eliza Doolittle "You & Me (Flume Remix)"

Leave it to Johnny Weir and his partner to pick this 2013 track for their long program that is just too cool for school and the ice rink.

Episode 10: Dustin Tebbutt "The Breach"

This sweet strummer soundtracks the final montage in which Dasha finally meets her long lost love, Carol attacks Dr. Parker with a bat, and the Bakers have a cute campout.

Every Song On The Spinning Out Season 1 Soundtrack

written by Shannon Carlin

Photo: Courtesy of Netflix.

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