Nick Cave and Fontaines D.C. Members Join ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ Soundtrack

The official musical companion to Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man has been unveiled, coinciding with the feature film’s arrival in U.K. cinemas this Friday, March 6.

Curated and produced by composers Antony Genn and Martin Slattery, the expansive 36-track collection serves as a gritty sonic extension of the Shelby legacy. The album features five entirely new original compositions, alongside a series of reimagined covers and the film’s brooding orchestral score.

Post-punk icons Fontaines D.C. are woven throughout the project. Beyond the inclusion of their previous hits “A Hero’s Death” and “Romance,” lead singer Grian Chatten delivers a haunting rendition of Massive Attack’s “Angel” and takes the lead on the original track “Puppet.” His bandmates, Carlos O’Connell and Tom Coll, also contribute their instrumental talents to several pieces on the soundtrack.

The franchise’s signature anthem, Nick Cave’s “Red Right Hand,” makes a chilling return via a brand-new version infused with orchestral tension. Additionally, Amy Taylor of Amyl and The Sniffers lends her signature energy to the track “Nobody’s Son.”

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man marks the first big-screen venture for the acclaimed British period drama, which originally captivated television audiences on the BBC from 2013 to 2022. Cillian Murphy reprises his definitive role as Tommy Shelby, joined by a high-caliber cast including Barry Keoghan, Tim Roth, and Stephen Graham.

Directed and penned by series creator Steven Knight, the narrative transitions from the post-WWI era of the original series to the high-stakes environment of the Second World War. Following its limited theatrical window in the U.K., the film is set to debut on Netflix on March 20.

Discussing their artistic direction with NME, Genn and Slattery noted their desire to move away from polished, traditional Hollywood sounds in favor of something more visceral. Genn emphasized that the music was crafted to possess “guts” and the “feeling of the human hand,” prioritizing raw emotion and the “souls” of the performers involved.

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