"Little Wing" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Little Wing (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 2024)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

Can a film about racing pigeons sound fierce and tender at once? The soundtrack to Little Wing answers with a split strategy: Anne Nikitin’s concise score cues for heart and suspense, and a riot-grrrl/alt-indie needle-drop spine for Kaitlyn’s defiance. The album itself—released by Lakeshore Records—collects 21 score tracks (about 33 minutes), while the official studio playlist gathers the prominent songs heard on screen.

The music maps cleanly to character arcs. When Kaitlyn schemes, cues like “Kids Wanna Heist,” “Stealing the Granger,” and “Mafia Bridge Deal” punch quickly and get out of the way; when the story breathes, lyrical pieces such as “One Home” and “Pigeon Training” soften the frame. Around them, placements like OBJECT AS SUBJECT’s “Monsoon” and Bikini Kill’s “Rebel Girl” push grit and agency to the front—exactly the signal a teen protagonist needs.

Questions & Answers

Who composed the score album?

Anne Nikitin. The official score release runs 21 tracks and was issued by Lakeshore Records in March 2024.

Does an official playlist of the film’s songs exist?

Yes. Paramount+ published an official playlist highlighting featured artists (OBJECT AS SUBJECT, Bikini Kill, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Le Tigre, MC Hammer, The Kingston Trio, Bratmobile, Juniore, Wargirl, among others).

What is the film and release context?

Paramount+ premiered the film on March 13, 2024; it’s a coming-of-age drama set in Portland, inspired by Susan Orlean’s article.

Who supervised the songs?

Credits list Bianca Valencia as Music Supervisor.

Any awards or shortlist mentions for the score?

The score was noted among 2024 Music+Sound Awards feature-film finalists.

Is there an “official” retail song compilation?

No single retail VA album; the studio playlist covers the key licensed tracks, while the Lakeshore release covers the score.

Notes & Trivia

• The film’s score album landed via Lakeshore Records on March 15, 2024 (digital release).
• The feature is directed by Dean Israelite and stars Brooklynn Prince, Brian Cox, Kelly Reilly, and Che Tafari.
• Plot and setting are inspired by Susan Orlean’s 2006 New Yorker piece on homing pigeons.
• Paramount+ promoted the movie with an official trailer and a published first-minutes preview.
• Several reviews singled out the Portland location work and the teen-drama tone.

Genres & Themes

Contemporary score minimalism (piano/strings, light percussion, pulses) = interior states and the mechanics of a heist. Riot grrrl/post-punk & indie (Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Le Tigre, OBJECT AS SUBJECT) = Kaitlyn’s backbone and impulsive swings. Retro/novelty and folk drops (MC Hammer, The Kingston Trio) = comic relief and contrast. Together they sketch a teen mind oscillating between swagger and consequence.

Tracks & Scenes

Scene anchors are aligned to widely reported plot beats; minute marks are approximate. Where exact on-screen timing isn’t published, orientation (early/mid/late) is used. Song presence is verified by official playlist and credits logs; the score placements follow the album’s cue titles.

“Monsoon” — OBJECT AS SUBJECT
Scene: Early-act energy as Kaitlyn pushes back against school-day inertia and starts sniffing around the pigeon-racing underground (early montage). Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Industrial-leaning drive frames a kid choosing action over sulk; it sets the film’s attitude axis.

“Rebel Girl” — Bikini Kill
Scene: A first-act burst tied to Kaitlyn’s brash moves with her best friend (school/streets montage, early-mid). Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Mission statement in three minutes: solidarity, speed, and trouble—exactly the tone for a risky plan.

“Soudain” — Juniore
Scene: Lighter transitional beat en route to the heist idea coalescing (mid-act). Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: A chic, breath-between-beats cut that keeps momentum without the snarl.

“Oh!” — The Linda Lindas
Scene: Short, nervy stabs around a prep sequence (early-mid). Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Matches the jitter of teen logistics—fast hands, faster decisions.

“U Can’t Touch This” — MC Hammer
Scene: Comic relief around a small victory beat (mid-film). Source-adjacent (diegetic speakers implied).
Why it matters: Tonal whiplash used as a joke; a pop flex that undercuts criminal bravado.

“Deceptacon” — Le Tigre
Scene: Needle-drop accent for confidence spikes before things go sideways (mid-late). Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Sarcastic pep as armor; mirrors Kaitlyn’s front.

“Cities in Dust” — Siouxsie & The Banshees
Scene: A darker pivot post-heist when fallout starts to land (late-mid). Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Title and timbre both foreshadow consequences; swagger gives way to anxiety.

“Mon Amour” — Wargirl
Scene: Breezy interlude during reconciliation attempts with friends/family (late-mid). Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Lets air back into the story, musically arguing for a second chance.

“Scarborough Fair” — The Kingston Trio
Scene: Short, nostalgic bridge near home-front scenes (scattered use). Source-like.
Why it matters: Folky contrast that makes the punk cues hit harder around it.

“Monorail” — Bratmobile
Scene: Quick-cut gag/transition during plotting (early-mid). Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Snark as propulsion; the film keeps grabbing energy from punk miniatures.

“Stealing the Granger” — Anne Nikitin (score)
Scene: The grab itself: tight pulses, clipped strings, and hushed momentum (mid-film). Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Suspense via economy; the cue title tells you everything and then gets out of the way.

“Mafia Bridge Deal” — Anne Nikitin (score)
Scene: The river-bridge exchange with the “Russian Pigeon Mafia,” nerves jangling (mid-film). Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: A tiny thriller in under a minute, anchoring one of the movie’s key plot turns.

“One Home” — Anne Nikitin & Paris Hurley (score)
Scene: Emotional reckoning as Kaitlyn reframes what “home” means (late). Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Adds warmth and lift without sentimentality; a thematic reset.

“Pigeon Training” — Anne Nikitin (score)
Scene: Patient montage of practice flights and trust building (late-mid). Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: A rare exhale—quiet craft stands in for speeches.

“He Smiled / Best Day of My Life” — Anne Nikitin (score)
Scene: Late-film catharsis and small-scale triumph (final reel). Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: The score closes the loop, handing the last word to feeling rather than bravado.

Music–Story Links

Drop a Bikini Kill cut over a teen plan and you get resolve; let the score whisper afterward and you get remorse. That toggling is the design: punk when Kaitlyn performs confidence, chamber-like cues when she faces cost. Even the lighter drops (Hammer, Kingston Trio) have a job—bleeding off tension so the next mistake lands harder.

How It Was Made

Dean Israelite directs from John Gatins’ script; the film premiered on Paramount+ on March 13, 2024. Anne Nikitin composed the original score (Lakeshore Records handled the release). Paramount+ circulated an official songs playlist to mirror the licensed tracks, while credits list Bianca Valencia as music supervisor. Reviews and studio materials consistently spotlight the Portland setting and the coming-of-age tone.

Reception & Quotes

“A feel-good teen dramedy buoyed by strong performances from Brooklynn Prince and Brian Cox.” Decider

“Underwhelming YA drama… but the pigeon footage fascinates.” The Guardian

“Prince’s performance stands out; chemistry with Cox lingers.” Review summary

Additional Info

• Score album: March 15, 2024 (digital), Lakeshore Records; 21 tracks, ~33:38.
• Featured artists on the official playlist include OBJECT AS SUBJECT, Bikini Kill, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Le Tigre, Wargirl, Juniore, Bratmobile, The Kingston Trio, MC Hammer.
• Film runtime: ~99 minutes; distributor: Paramount+.
• Adapted from Susan Orlean’s reporting; she served as an executive producer.
• Principal photography took place in Portland, Oregon (2023).

Technical Info

• Title: Little Wing — Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (score)
• Year: 2024
• Type: Original score album + licensed songs (playlist)
• Composer: Anne Nikitin
• Music Supervisor: Bianca Valencia
• Label (score): Lakeshore Records (digital, Mar 15, 2024)
• Selected notable placements: OBJECT AS SUBJECT “Monsoon”; Bikini Kill “Rebel Girl”; Juniore “Soudain”; Le Tigre “Deceptacon”; Siouxsie & The Banshees “Cities in Dust”; MC Hammer “U Can’t Touch This”; Bratmobile “Monorail”; The Kingston Trio “Scarborough Fair.”
• Release context: Streaming premiere on Paramount+ — March 13, 2024
• Availability: Score on Apple Music/Spotify; songs via the official Paramount+ playlist.

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Lakeshore Records/Apple Music listing; Spotify album page; Paramount+ official playlist; film entry & release notes; trade/review coverage.

November, 13th 2025