The Boyfriend

Book Playlist

The Boyfriend Playlist

by Freida McFadden

19 tracks

balanced

Jul 28, 2026

This playlist captures the intense emotional journey and suspenseful atmosphere of "The Boyfriend" by Freida McFadden. The instrumental tracks evoke the mysterious, tense, and intimate NYC setting, while the vocal selections explore the complex dynamics between Sydney and her dangerously charming boyfriend, blending indie, electronic, and alternative styles to mirror the thriller's twists and psychological drama.

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Track List

19 songs

1

On Reflection

Max Richter · Black Mirror - Nosedive (Music From The Original TV Series)

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2

Nightbook

Ludovico Einaudi · Nightbook (International Version)

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3

Toxic Time

Helios Blood · Chemicals

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4

Stasis

The Narrator · Phosphor

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5

Dark Matter

Les Friction · Dark Matter

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6

Late

Nils Frahm · Old Friends New Friends

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7

Black Sands

Bonobo · Black Sands

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8

Silent Witness

The Jazz Syndicate · Silent Witness

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9

Vesper

Christopher Dennis Coleman · Vesper

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10

Perfect

The Smashing Pumpkins · 90s Whimsigoth Vibes

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11

bad guy

Billie Eilish · Tween Party

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12

Control

Molotov Cocktail Piano · MCP Performs Halsey: Badlands

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13

The Night We Met (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)

Lord Huron · The Night We Met (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)

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14

Dangerous

Big Data · 2.0

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15

She's In Love With The Boy

Trisha Yearwood · Iconic Women Of Country

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16

Creep

Bob Reynolds · Head Radio Retransmissions - A Tribute to Radiohead

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17

bury a friend

Billie Eilish · Halloween Divas

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18

My Body Is a Cage

Arcade Fire · Neon Bible

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19

We Can Be Better

Luminary Flux · Too Many Monsters in My Closet

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