Stranger Things 3 (soundtrack)

The Stranger Things 3 soundtrack comprises two distinct albums: Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Original Series, Season 3 and Stranger Things 3: Original Score from the Netflix Original Series.

Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Original Series, Season 3 is a compilation album featuring songs from the 1980s prominently featured within the third season of the Netflix series Stranger Things. Released digitally and physically, it includes popular hits from artists like The Who, Madonna, REO Speedwagon, and Corey Hart. The soundtrack aims to evoke the nostalgia and atmosphere of the mid-1980s, mirroring the setting of the television show. The selection of tracks reflects the emotional tone and narrative themes present in the season.

Stranger Things 3: Original Score from the Netflix Original Series is the instrumental score composed by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein of the band S U R V I V E. This album features the original musical compositions created specifically for the third season of Stranger Things. The score is heavily influenced by synthwave and ambient electronic music, contributing to the show's signature sound and building suspense, tension, and emotional resonance within the narrative. Dixon and Stein's score is integral to establishing the mood and underscoring key plot points in the season. The album is often released separately to showcase the composers' work and appeal to fans of electronic music.