The Murderbot Diaries

Book Playlist

The Murderbot Diaries Playlist

by Martha Wells

17 tracks

balanced

May 29, 2026

This playlist captures the synthetic yet emotional journey of Murderbot, blending atmospheric electronic instrumentals that evoke space and technology with vocal tracks exploring identity, autonomy, and introspection. The instrumental selections mirror the futuristic and cerebral tone of the series, while the vocal songs reflect Murderbot's evolving self-awareness and complex relationships.

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Track List

17 songs

1

Spiral

Ólafur Arnalds · some kind of peace

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2

Says

Nils Frahm · Spaces

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3

House of Woodcock

Jonny Greenwood · Phantom Thread (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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4

Nothing It Can

Helios · Moiety

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5

You

Gidge · Autumn Bells

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6

Auto Rock

Mogwai · Mr. Beast

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7

Supersede

Carbon Based Lifeforms · Interloper

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8

Vespers

Vincent Novaes · Vespers

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9

What Did He Say

Nite Jewel · Good Evening

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10

Digital Love

The Magic Hours · Made of Steel: A Tropical Tribute to the Songs of Daft Punk

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11

Automaton

Jamiroquai · Automaton

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12

Electric Feel

MGMT · Pop Internacional Pra Dançar

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13

LOST IN THE ECHO

Linkin Park · Diversidad en ritmo canciones de fiesta

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14

Machine

Imagine Dragons · Origins (Deluxe)

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15

Control - Live Version

Mutemath · Mutemath (U.S. Version)

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16

Somebody's Watching Me

Rockwell · Spooky Season Tunes

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17

The Stars Are Ours Tonight

Luminary Flux · Dream Department

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