Scythe

Book Playlist

Scythe

by Neal Shusterman

This playlist mirrors the intense, dystopian world of Neal Shusterman's "Scythe," blending dark electronic and post-rock instrumentals with lyrically rich tracks exploring themes of mortality, power, and ethical dilemmas. The carefully curated mix of dynamic, atmospheric pieces reflects the tension between humanity's conquest over death and the moral weight borne by the scythes.

16 tracks

dramatic

Aug 10, 2026

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Track List

16 songs

1

Lost Within the Aether

Solar Eclipse

James Malikey · Lost Within the Aether

2

Hurry up, We're Dreaming

Wait

M83 · Hurry up, We're Dreaming

3

Fahrenheit Fair Enough

Ttv

Telefon Tel Aviv · Fahrenheit Fair Enough

4

Lumiere

We Move Lightly

Dustin O'Halloran · Lumiere

5

clouds

yearning

Ftlframe · clouds

6

The Future Is Now - EP

The Future Is Now

toe · The Future Is Now - EP

7

The New Monday

Detroit Part II

Shigeto · The New Monday

8

Through the Deep, Dark Valley

Like the Dawn

The Oh Hellos · Through the Deep, Dark Valley

9

Flashmob

Poison Lips

Vitalic · Flashmob

10

Nemesis

Halcyon Days

Stratovarius · Nemesis

11

ÁTTA

8

Sigur Rós · ÁTTA

12

Justice

Phantom Pt. II

Justice · Justice

13

Glider

Glider - Original Mix

Jesus Soblechero · Glider

14

Star Wars Meets Jazz

Binary Sunset

Josh Westminster · Star Wars Meets Jazz

15

Emergence

Emergence

Cai Harrington · Emergence

16

Luminary

Luminary

Joel Sunny · Luminary

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