It’s one of the few Black Mirror episodes that don’t follow the theme of everything is freaking horrible. And its soundtrack by Alex Somers (and a bit of Sigur Ros) is like a wholehearted hug on a cold winter day.

From Weekly Filet #264, in February 2018.

Black Mirror: Hang the DJ. Music from the Original TV Series

Alex Somers & Sigur Ros

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