Which songs are featured in the Sky Rojo season 1 soundtrack, and how are they used? Created by Álex Pina (Money Heist) and Esther Martínez Lobato, the 2021 Spanish Netflix show follows three sex workers who square off against their abusive boss. Overall, there's a Dirty Rock aesthetic that drives each of the eight episodes, along with club tracks that align with the primary Tenerife setting in the Canary Islands.
Sky Rojo season 1 revolves around the drama at Las Novias Club. A Cuban dancer named Gina (Yany Prado) gets into a physical confrontation with her boss/pimp, Romeo (Asier Etxeandia), and then flees with her female colleagues Coral (Verónica Sánchez) and Wendy (Lali Espósito). The women are chased all over Tenerife by two henchman brothers, Moisés (Miguel Ángel Silvestre) and Christian (Enric Auquer), as flashback sequences reveal their backstories and what led them to Romeo's club.
In the new Netflix TV show Sky Rojo, each episode typically begins with a big music moment. The action moves along swiftly during each 25-minute production, so the tracks are crucial for pacing and suspense. The Spanish series incorporates solo music from The Clash frontman Joe Strummer, along with a classic from the iconic French singer Johnny Hallyday, which amounts to a road trip feel as the main protagonists travel throughout Tenerife. Here's every featured song in the Sky Rojo season 1 soundtrack.
Sky Rojo Episode 1: "Sofá De Escay Rojo"
"Rocks" by Primal Scream: The Netflix show begins with Coral describing her profession as a sex worker, along with her background as a housewife and biologist.
"Tal Vez" by Paulo Londra: Dancers at Las Novias Club enjoy some time outside while Coral narrates about her day getting "torn in half."
"Better" by Andrea Rocha: Coral recalls her first experience at Las Novias Club, and how it's the ideal place to hide on Tenerife island.
"Earthquake" by Dana McKeon and Max Mayers: Coral begins working for Romeo but refuses his sexual advances.
"Perfidia" by Los Panchos: An overhead visual shows Romeo arriving at Las Novias Club.
"La Leyenda del Tiempo" by Camaron de la Isla: Gina meets with Romeo and attempts to settle her debts. She assaults him and then gets stabbed in the Netflix series.
"Duele" by Bomba Estéreo: A guest at Las Novias Club pays for the whole evening, and asks Coral to kiss Wendy.
"Ready to Go" by Dana McKeon and Max Mayers: Coral narrates about her drug use and preference for propofol.
"Dangerous Lap" by François-Maxime Boutault, Gabin de l'Auray: Wendy blackmails the veterinarian Alfredo so that he'll perform surgery on a wounded Gina.
"Way Back Home" by Michael Holborn and Williams Henries: The song plays over the end credits.
Sky Rojo Episode 2: "La Realidad Paralela"
"India" by Ecstasy: Romeo opens Las Novias Club, and introduces the "brides." Gina then narrates about her boss' questionable practices.
"I'm Your Boogie Man" by KC & The Sunshine Band: Wendy, Gina, and Coral find a place to hide at the furniture store Camino a Casa.
"Coma Girl" by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros: Coral takes a road trip by herself in the Netflix series and pops a pill.
"Le Pènitencier" by Johnny Hallyday: Coral, Wendy, and Gina board a bus. Christian and his brother Moisés follow them as the episode ends.
Sky Rojo Episode 3: "El Amor De Las Putas"
"Tall Towers" by Tori Sparks: The episode begins with narration from Coral about living different lives as a sex worker.
"Devuélveme a mi chica" by Hombres G: Coral roadtrips and sings with Moisés.
"Ódiame" by Bambino: Christian assaults a man while Coral, Gina, and Wendy flee from a bus.
"I Want More" by Dana McKeon and Max Mayers: Coral and Wendy enjoy a mojito by a pool.
"Perfect Day" by Lou Reed: Gina narrates about the perception of sex workers while thinking about Moisés.
Sky Rojo Episode 4: "Polvo Y Sangre"
"You Are the Shining Light" by Eels: The episode begins with Coral in the backseat of Moisés' vehicle.
"This Inconsequential Life" by Misfits and Thieves: Arcadio listens to a song on the radio shortly before hitting Christian.
"Atomic" by Sleeper: Moisés and Christian put Arcadio in the trunk of his vehicle, and Wendy escapes.
Sky Rojo Episode 5: "La Evasión"
"Diferente" by Sananda and Alex Olmedo: The episode begins while Coral's narration about sleeping with overweight men.
"La Vida es un Carnaval" by Celia Cruz: A montage sequence shows various women dancing at Las Novias Club.
"I Get No Joy" by Jade Bird: Gina, Coral, and Wendy bond during a road trip as the episode ends.
Sky Rojo Episode 6: "Liebres O Zorra"
"Se Queen" by Miss Bolivia and J Mena: The episode kicks off with Gina driving and Coral asking to pull into a gas station.
"A Woman Scorned" by Abigail O'Neill, Dena Kelley, and Zedrick Eugene Kelley: At a gas station, Coral narrates about turning the tables on Romeo by removing the makeup that he forced her to wear.
"This Will Be Our Day" by Alex Olmedo: Coral, Gina, and Wendy arrive at a hospital and spot Romeo in a wheelchair.
"The Girl from Ipanema" by Amy Winehouse: Coral plays a record and dances with Romeo in a flashback sequence.
"S.O.B." by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats: Romeo takes control of a vehicle and chases after Coral, Gina, and Wendy.
"Crushed" by Honeychain: Romeo loses control of his vehicle while Beefcake struggles in the back.
Sky Rojo Episode 7: "Pensar Con La Polla"
"Me Gusta" by X-Ray Dog: A club scene shows various women dancing at the beginning of the episode.
"California Sun" by The Rivieras: Wendy narrates about collateral damage and trying to save Arcadio.
"All About Your" by SaraoMusic: Moisés reveals his advertising plan to Romeo.
"Spring Wind" by Greg Brown: Coral narrates about the long-term effects of personal wars, and the psychological disassociation that results from it.
"Going In" by Oakfield Mansion: Wendy narrates about getting drunk before a big day.
"No One Rides a Train" by Josef Peters, Richard McCulley, and Ted Kamp: The song plays over the end credits.
Sky Rojo Episode 8: "Trampa De Osos"
"My Baby's Just A Baby (But I Love Him So)" by Knickers: Wendy operates a digger at the beginning of the episode.
"Run from Me" by Timber Timbre: Romeo chops up cocaine with a sword in his office.
"Sexy Rouge (Remix)" by Pierre Terrasse: Coral enters Las Novias Club and prepares to meet with Romeo.
"La moto" by Los Bravos: Wendy and Gina try to evade Moisés.
"Lágrimas Negras" by Bebo Valdés and Diego el Cigala: The song plays during a season-ending moment between Coral and Romeo.
Sky Rojo season 1 released in March 2021 on Netflix.