Karen’s Picks
‘Bad Karma’ by Ida Maria
Season 1, Episode 8: Lydia and Scott make-out while Scott is under the effects of the full moon.
If this song doesn’t make you want to rock out on your air guitar, nothing will. Teen Wolf not only does a great job of picking music that perfectly fits the tone of the scene, but they also choose songs with lyrics that are appropriate for what’s happening on screen. “Bad Karma” was a perfect fit, ramping up right as Lydia makes her move, and cutting out on Scott as he lies to Stiles.
‘Kill of the Night’ by Gin Wigmore
Season 2, Episode 1: Scott and Allison make-out in Allison’s room.
It’s no mistake that Gin Wigmore is on both my list and Brook’s. She’s an incredible artist with a standout voice, and once again the lyrics fit the scene with scary precision. We see Allison and Scott going against her parent’s wishes and seeing each other, and the passion that lingers between them is highlighted even more by the choice in music.
‘Haven’t Had Enough’ by Mariana’s Trench
Season 2, Episode 5: Erica makes a move on Scott during chemistry class.
Season 2 gave us Erica, the girl that we all loved to hate, then grew to love. This is a fun song the underscores Erica’s teasing of Scott. She puts the move on him, telling him she’s exactly his type, but Scott won’t have any of that. The song is upbeat and fun, which is in opposition to what we see on screen, yet it somehow works so well, and that is a testament to the whole creative team behind Teen Wolf.
‘The Argument’ by Aidan Hawken
Season 2, Episode 12: Allison breaks up with Scott in her bedroom.
From the rest of my list, you can tell that slow songs aren’t really my thing. “The Argument” by Aidan Hawken is an exception. It’s beautifully smooth and quiet, and is the perfect companion to the scene where Allison tells Scott she has to break up with him. Scott understands and tells her they’ll be together some day. “There’s no such thing as fate,” she states. “There’s no such thing as werewolves,” he replies.
‘High on a Wire’ by The Black Box Revelation
Season 3, Episode 2: Peter makes an entrance.
Not that we needed a song to tell us how awesome Sassy Uncle Peter is, but this song is the perfect match for him. The camera focuses on his boots as the door opens, and we’re just left listening to the great beats of the music. Ian Bohen plays Peter magnificently, and “High on a Wire” elevates his supreme badassery to a whole other level.
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