"Upgraded" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Upgraded (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

What if a rom-com about faking it till you make it sounded like a playlist you actually kept? Upgraded treats music as social oxygen — breezy indie, chic soul revivals, and a nimble original score that slips between jokes and longing without clogging the dialogue.

Ana (Camila Mendes) bluffs her way into the London art world, where glamour and impostor syndrome slow-dance. The soundtrack stitches together sharp needle-drops (Wet Leg, Soccer Mommy, Cocteau Twins) and Isom Innis’s crisp score cues, with a cluster of original songs from Rudy Mancuso adding character POV. Distinctive move: cues arrive like scene partners — sometimes diegetic party spins, sometimes soft, interior monologues — letting the film pivot from screwball to sincere in one chorus.

Phases & meanings: UK/Euro indie — new city, new mask; neo-soul/disco deep cuts — glamour and performance; alt-pop confessionals — self-doubt blinks through; library/swing pastiche — posh spaces, comic mischief; lean synth-pop score — agency, momentum.

How It Was Made

Composer Isom Innis (Foster the People) delivered a concise, motif-driven score; the official album collects his cues. Needle-drops were curated by music supervisors Kirsten Lane and Christopher T. (Chris) Mollere, targeting tracks that could sit close to dialogue yet pop in parties or montage. Director Carlson Young leans on songs to sketch class signals (old-school elegance vs. fresh-cut indie) while Mancuso’s originals act like Ana’s quick-thought bubbles.

Release-wise, the film premiered on Prime Video (February 2024). The score album dropped digitally in April 2024 via Gulfstream Records, with parallel platform availability.

Tracks & Scenes

Below, verified placements with on-screen context. Times refer to the Prime Video cut (hh:mm:ss may vary slightly by territory/edition). Diegetic/source vs. non-diegetic noted.

“Chaise Longue” (Wet Leg)

Where it plays:

~00:04 — After a tense run-in, the riff kicks under the title sequence as Ana resets for work. Non-diegetic over transition and prep.

Why it matters:

Cheeky swagger as thesis: fashion, attitude, and a little bit of trouble.

“Écoutez Bien” (Eux Autres)

Where it plays:

~00:18 — Airport bustle: Ana leaves her sister’s place, helps with a cart, and hits passport control. Non-diegetic, edges into ambient feel.

Why it matters:

Sets travel tempo; indie chic without flashy edges.

“circle the drain” (Soccer Mommy)

Where it plays:

~00:28 — Playful plane banter with William; continues into a city-arrival transition. Non-diegetic.

Why it matters:

Breezy melody, wary lyrics — perfect for flirty masks and private doubts.

“Say It” (NewDad)

Where it plays:

~00:31 — Limo ride/London montage en route to the hotel with Catherine. Non-diegetic.

Why it matters:

City sparkle with an undercurrent of restraint — Ana’s bluff keeps rolling.

“Big Flame (Is Gonna Break My Heart in Two)” (Doris Wilson)

Where it plays:

~00:43 — Party at Catherine’s house; the track spins on speakers as guests arrive. Diegetic.

Why it matters:

Vintage soul glamour to frame high-status spaces — and Ana’s performance in them.

“Cautionary Tale” (Greg Ruby)

Where it plays:

~00:45 — Party continues; flirty small talk with William, then an industry introduction. Diegetic vibe.

Why it matters:

Light swing wink — polite rooms, impolite ambitions.

“Two Guitars” (Harry Sosnic Orchestra)

Where it plays:

~00:50 — Ana studies a painting and talks with Catherine; epiphany about the Brovil Collection sparks. Diegetic/ambient.

Why it matters:

Period sheen under an “aha!” moment — taste meets savvy.

“Tom Menor” (Luiz de Aquino Jr., Rubens Antunes Jr.)

Where it plays:

~01:00 — Text from William → dress-up → evening entrance; transitional montage. Non-diegetic.

Why it matters:

A little samba-sun on a London night; confidence boost in rhythm form.

“Angel” (Lava La Rue feat. Deb Never)

Where it plays:

~01:04 — Party dancefloor; Ana and William find an orbit. Diegetic.

Why it matters:

Queer-leaning alt-pop romance re-colors the room — tenderness with pulse.

“Iceblink Luck” (Cocteau Twins)

Where it plays:

~01:08 — Post-chat transition; an exterior kiss lands on that shimmering chorus. Non-diegetic.

Why it matters:

Dream-pop = breath; the film lets feeling float for a beat.

“Ready” (SweetBaby)

Where it plays:

~01:41 — End credits. Non-diegetic.

Why it matters:

Ties a bow without over-sweetening; afterglow, not sugar rush.

Other featured cues & contributors

Rudy Mancuso originals

Eight pieces (“Beyond Baroque,” “Heartbeat,” “Chance Moments,” “Melancholy Ave.,” “Curious Bones,” “Beyond Baroque (B-Side),” “A Momentary Lapse,” “Chance Moments (B-Side)”) appear throughout as short scene fabrics — non-diegetic miniatures that track Ana’s headspace.

Library & vibe pieces

Blair Bielawski’s “In the Pocket,” “Swing King,” plus Milo Clare’s “Liquid Sunshine,” Cat Matthews’ “June,” and LAVA LA RUE x Biig Piig’s “Hi-Fidelity” round out the film’s montage/ambient palette.

Notes & Trivia

• The official album is score-only — 26 short cues by Isom Innis — while many songs above are licensed needle-drops not on the album.
• Music supervision is split: Kirsten Lane and Chris Mollere handled the eclectic needle-drops.
• “Chaise Longue” announced the film’s irreverent streak early — title cards arrive on its strut.
• Cocteau Twins’ “Iceblink Luck” provides the film’s most unabashed romantic shimmer.
• Mancuso’s mini-cues function like interior monologue — quick thoughts scored.

Reception & Quotes

Viewers and soundtrack watchers called out the crate-digging: buzzy indie next to vintage soul, plus a clean, modern score.

“A smart, scene-literate needle-drop game — bops where it counts, hush where it helps.” Soundtrack round-ups

“Isom Innis keeps cues short and shapely; they move the story without fuss.” Album/retail notes

Availability: Film streams on Prime Video. Upgraded (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Isom Innis is available on Apple Music/Spotify; the popular needle-drops appear on their respective artist releases.

Interesting Facts

• Playlist logic: Scenes often pivot mid-track from diegetic to score, letting punchlines land clean.
• Deep-cut soul: Doris Wilson’s 60s burner adds texture you can’t fake with temp scores.
• Dream-pop license: Clearing Cocteau Twins pays off — nothing says “glow” like that chorus.
• Airport energy: Early cues keep BPM modest so dialogue can breathe over bustle.
• Montage glue: Brief library/swing cues (Greg Ruby, Bielawski) bridge posh rooms and pratfalls.

Technical Info

• Title: Upgraded (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
• Year: 2024 (film release Feb 9; album release Apr 11)
• Type: Film score (album) + licensed songs in film
• Composer: Isom Innis
• Music supervision: Kirsten Lane; Christopher T. (Chris) Mollere
• Selected notable placements: “Chaise Longue” (titles); “circle the drain” (plane/arrival); “Angel” (party dance); “Iceblink Luck” (kiss); “Ready” (end credits)
• Label/album status: Gulfstream Records digital (26 cues; ~28 minutes)
• Additional songs: Contributions from Rudy Mancuso; Wet Leg; Soccer Mommy; NewDad; Doris Wilson; Eux Autres; Cocteau Twins; LAVA LA RUE; SweetBaby, and others
• Where to hear: Film on Prime Video; score album on Apple Music/Spotify; songs on artist catalogs

Questions & Answers

Is there a full “songs” album for Upgraded?

No — the official album is Isom Innis’s score. The needle-drops are on their artists’ releases.

Who picked the film’s licensed tracks?

Music supervisors Kirsten Lane and Chris Mollere handled the needle-drops alongside the filmmakers.

What plays over the opening titles?

Wet Leg’s “Chaise Longue” struts in as the title cards roll.

Which song scores the kiss?

Cocteau Twins’ “Iceblink Luck.” It’s the glitter-shot of romance.

What’s on the official score album?

Twenty-six short cues by Isom Innis — tight, motif-driven pieces built for quick scene turns.

Key Contributors

Sources: Vague Visages (song placements & times); IMDb Soundtracks; Apple Music (score album details); Spotify (album availability); Prime Video / YouTube trailer; Wikipedia (film/credits); Metacritic credits overview; industry/retail notes on contributors.

November, 19th 2025