15 superpowered tracks to get you in the mood for ‘Supergirl’
From iconic ‘80s pop to cool modern indie In Supergirl , the latest DC Studios movie to hit the big screen, we’re introduced to an outsider on a mission. Played by Milly Alcock ( House Of The Dragon , Sirens ), Kara Zor-El is an interplanetary nomad who forms an unlikely partner
In Supergirl , the latest DC Studios movie to hit the big screen, we’re introduced to an outsider on a mission. Played by Milly Alcock ( House Of The Dragon , Sirens ), Kara Zor-El is an interplanetary nomad who forms an unlikely partnership with Ruthye Marye Knoll (Eve Ridley), a teenage girl desperate to avenge her family’s death.
Alcock’s Kara is tough, tenacious and occasionally reckless, and she has an infectious renegade attitude. So, here are 15 punky bangers and soulful bops to play before you watch the movie. Make sure you have your headphones handy because you’ll want to crank up the volume.
The Brooklyn duo’s headbanging hit features the fatalistic refrain “this summer might be your last” . Lean, mean and ear-bleedingly loud, it’s an unstoppable sonic assault that will get you ready to take on the world. One supervillain at a time.
The artist born Ashley Frangipane channels riot grrrl icons Bikini Kill on this sex-positive banger. “I’m not a criminal, I’m just a wild child,” she sings over fast and frantic guitars. It’s a song about celebrating your agency and owning your desires: quintessentially Kara Zor-El.
Speaking of Bikini Kill, their 1993 signature song really sums up Kara’s renegade attitude. “When she walks, the revolution’s coming,” frontwoman Kathleen Hanna sings admiringly. It’s a galvanising and thrillingly noisy addition to your Supergirl playlist.
Milly Alcock brings punk rock energy to Supergirl , so a classic punk rock anthem will get you buzzing before the film. This howl of feminine power begins with an iconic intro from singer Poly Styrene: “Some people think little girls should be seen and not heard, but I think ‘oh bondage, up yours!'” Kara would certainly approve.
This dance-punk bop is all about protecting your personal space on a night out. “I don’t want your love, I just wanna fight,” Wet Leg ‘s Rhian Teasdale sings on the chorus. It’s a great hype song for Kara, who has incredible physicality and an ability to wrongfoot anyone charging her way.
Does any song capture Kara’s transcendent charisma more than Peaches ‘ glam-punk anthem? “The girls wanna be her, the boys wanna be her,” the Canadian genre alchemist sings. “I wanna be her, yes I do.” It’s exactly how we felt after watching the Supergirl trailer.
