Are you looking for the complete Mixtape Soundtrack (2021)? You are at the right place. In this article, we have covered everything about the Mixtape (2021) Netflix movie soundtrack — including every licensed song, the original score by Tamar-kali, the iconic “Love Riot” mixtape tracklist, and where to stream it today.
Mixtape is a 2021 American comedy-drama film directed by Valerie Weiss from a screenplay by Stacey Menear — a script that was originally featured on the prestigious 2009 Black List of most-liked unproduced screenplays in Hollywood.
The film is set in 1999 Spokane, Washington, and follows 12-year-old Beverly Moody, who lives with her grandmother Gail after losing her teenage parents in a car accident when she was two years old. One day, Beverly discovers her parents’ mixtape titled “Love Riot” — but it gets destroyed by her Walkman before she can listen to it. Armed with only a list of song names from the cassette insert, Beverly sets out on a journey to track down all eight songs and learn more about her late parents.
The film stars Gemma Brooke Allen as Beverly, Julie Bowen as grandmother Gail, Nick Thune as record store owner Anti (Edward), Jackson Rathbone as Wes, and Olga Petsa and Audrey Hsieh as Beverly’s new friends Nicky and Ellen.
Mixtape was released exclusively on Netflix on December 3, 2021, with a runtime of 93 minutes. The film holds a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 7/10. It was produced by Netter Productions (Gil Netter, Jim Wedaa).
Principal photography took place from February 8 to April 9, 2021 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
Who Composed the Mixtape Score (2021)?
The original score for Mixtape was composed by Tamar-kali — a Brooklyn-based composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist known for her powerful work across film, theatre, and music.
Tamar-kali also served as the producer of the official Mixtape soundtrack EP, released by Netflix Music, LLC on December 3, 2021, the same day the film dropped on the streaming platform.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Gemma Brooke Allen | Beverly Moody |
| Julie Bowen | Gail (Beverly’s grandmother) |
| Nick Thune | Anti / Edward (record store owner) |
| Jackson Rathbone | Wes (musician) |
| Olga Petsa | Nicky Jones |
| Audrey Hsieh | Ellen |
| Steph Song | Ellen’s mother |
| Diego Mercado | Steven |
The “Love Riot” Mixtape — All 8 Songs
The heart of the film is the “Love Riot” mixtape — made by Beverly’s late parents Kim and Zack. The tape contains 8 songs. Beverly must find all of them in order, as Anti tells her that the order of songs on a mixtape is everything — it’s a message from the maker.
The first five songs are listed on the cassette insert from the beginning, but Beverly and her friends must track down the remaining three songs themselves during the film.
| # | Song | Artist | How Beverly Finds It |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Getting Nowhere Fast | Girls at Our Best | Anti records it for her at his record store |
| 2 | Linda Linda | The Blue Hearts | Ellen helps translate the Japanese track |
| 3 | I Got a Right | Iggy and the Stooges | Found via Napster; played in Ellen’s room |
| 4 | Teacher’s Pet | The Quick | Listed on the insert card |
| 5 | More Than This | Roxy Music | Played at Beverly’s parents’ first date spot |
| 6 | Better Things | The Kinks | Ellen and Nicky play it for Beverly |
| 7 | Walk Away & Crash Right Through It | Wes Kelly Band (fictional) | Beverly tracks down the band performing live at the Voyeur club |
| 8 | The Wrong Song | Kim & Zack (Beverly’s parents) | Gail surprises Beverly with a recording made by her parents |
Note: “Walk Away & Crash Right Through It” is a fictional song written specifically for the film by Joel P. West and performed by Jackson Rathbone (who plays Wes in the film). “The Wrong Song” is also an original song written for the film, co-written and performed by mxmtoon and Dylan Chenfield.
Mixtape (2021) – Complete Soundtrack Song List
Every song featured in the Mixtape Netflix film, in order of appearance:
| # | Song | Artist | Scene |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Love You Always Forever | Donna Lewis | Opening sequence; Beverly gazes out her window at fireworks |
| 2 | Smile | Vitamin C | Gail drops Beverly at school; students cheering for mascot |
| 3 | I Got a Right | Iggy and the Stooges | Beverly listens to the Love Riot mixtape; tape gets tangled |
| 4 | When I Hear My Name | The White Stripes | Record store sequence |
| 5 | Getting Nowhere Fast | Girls at Our Best | Beverly receives her customized mixtape |
| 6 | I Got a Right | Iggy and the Stooges | Plays again (00:26:00 and 00:27:00) |
| 7 | Linda Linda | The Blue Hearts | Beverly’s parents’ mixtape; Ellen attempts translation |
| 8 | Teacher’s Pet | The Quick | Listed on the mixtape insert |
| 9 | More Than This | Roxy Music | Beverly and friends visit the abandoned spot where her parents had their first date |
| 10 | Better Things | The Kinks | Ellen and Nicky play the song for Beverly |
| 11 | Walk Away & Crash Right Through It | Wes Kelly Band / Jackson Rathbone | Beverly finds the band performing live at the Voyeur club |
| 12 | Never Let You Go | Third Eye Blind | Gail chats with Anti at the New Year’s Eve party; Anti reveals his real name is Edward |
| 13 | The Wrong Song | mxmtoon & Dylan Chenfield | Beverly listens to her parents’ recording; comforted by Gail; plays through end credits |
| 14 | Dancing in the Moonlight | Gemma Allen, Audrey Hsieh & Olga Petsa | Us Dudes R Sisters play their first gig; dedicated to Gail; scores the film’s ending on New Year’s Eve 1999 |
Official Mixtape Soundtrack EP
The official Mixtape (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) EP was released on December 3, 2021 under Netflix Music, LLC. The EP features 4 songs and is produced by Tamar-kali.
| # | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walk Away & Crash Right Through It | Joel P. West / Jackson Rathbone |
| 2 | Dancing in the Moonlight | Gemma Allen, Audrey Hsieh & Olga Petsa |
| 3 | The Wrong Song | mxmtoon & Dylan Chenfield |
| 4 | Never Let You Go | Third Eye Blind |
Label: Netflix Music, LLC Release Date: December 3, 2021 Producer: Tamar-kali
Soundtrack Album Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Album Title | Mixtape (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) |
| Score Composer | Tamar-kali |
| Label | Netflix Music, LLC |
| Release Date | December 3, 2021 |
| Total EP Tracks | 4 |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
Notable Songs & Artists in Mixtape (2021)
“I Love You Always Forever” – Donna Lewis (1996)
This gentle pop classic opens the film perfectly, scoring Beverly’s wistful bedroom window scene as fireworks light up the 1999 Spokane sky.
“Smile” – Vitamin C (2000)
A quintessential late-90s anthem, fitting the film’s setting and Beverly’s complicated school life.
“I Got a Right” – Iggy and the Stooges (1977)
One of the most significant songs in the film — Beverly first hears it from the Love Riot tape, and it becomes a recurring track throughout the story.
“Linda Linda” – The Blue Hearts (1987)
A Japanese punk classic from the iconic Japanese rock band The Blue Hearts. Ellen attempts to help Beverly translate it, not realising she’s Taiwanese, not Japanese — one of the film’s warmest comedic moments.
“More Than This” – Roxy Music (1982)
Beverly and her friends journey to her parents’ first-date location to listen to this song the way her parents once did.
“The Wrong Song” – mxmtoon & Dylan Chenfield
An original song written specifically for the film. Beverly’s grandmother Gail surprises her with a recording made by her late parents Kim and Zack. The song plays again through the end credits.
“Dancing in the Moonlight” – Gemma Allen, Audrey Hsieh & Olga Petsa
A cover of the King Harvest classic, performed in the film by Beverly’s band Us Dudes R Sisters at their very first gig — dedicated to Gail — and produced by score composer Tamar-kali for the official EP.
Where to Stream the Mixtape (2021) Soundtrack
- Spotify – Mixtape (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)
- Amazon Music – Available under Netflix Music, LLC
- Apple Music – Available as the official EP
- YouTube Music – Available on all major platforms
The full film Mixtape (2021) is available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who composed the Mixtape (2021) score?
The original score for Mixtape (2021) was composed by Tamar-kali, a Brooklyn-based composer and vocalist who also produced the official soundtrack EP.
What songs are on the Love Riot mixtape in Mixtape (2021)?
The Love Riot mixtape contains 8 songs: “Getting Nowhere Fast” by Girls at Our Best, “Linda Linda” by The Blue Hearts, “I Got a Right” by Iggy and the Stooges, “Teacher’s Pet” by The Quick, “More Than This” by Roxy Music, “Better Things” by The Kinks, “Walk Away & Crash Right Through It” by the fictional Wes Kelly Band, and “The Wrong Song” — a recording made by Beverly’s parents.
Is “Walk Away & Crash Right Through It” a real song?
No. It is a fictional song written specifically for the film by Joel P. West and performed by actor Jackson Rathbone, who plays musician Wes in the movie.
Who sings “The Wrong Song” in Mixtape (2021)?
“The Wrong Song” is performed by mxmtoon and Dylan Chenfield. It was written as an original song for the film and plays during the emotional climax and end credits.
When was Mixtape (2021) released on Netflix?
Mixtape was released exclusively on Netflix on December 3, 2021.
Who directed Mixtape (2021)?
Mixtape was directed by Valerie Weiss, from a screenplay by Stacey Menear — a script that appeared on the prestigious 2009 Hollywood Black List.
How many songs are in the official Mixtape Netflix soundtrack EP?
The official Mixtape EP released under Netflix Music, LLC contains 4 songs.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score for Mixtape (2021)?
Mixtape (2021) holds a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 7/10.
Where was Mixtape (2021) filmed?
Despite being set in Spokane, Washington, the film was shot in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, from February 8 to April 9, 2021.
Is “Dancing in the Moonlight” in the Mixtape soundtrack?
Yes. A cover version of the King Harvest classic “Dancing in the Moonlight” is performed in the film by cast members Gemma Allen, Audrey Hsieh, and Olga Petsa — as Beverly’s band Us Dudes R Sisters — and is included on the official soundtrack EP, produced by Tamar-kali.