Russell T Davis's new series It's A Sin [1] has finally landed on Channel 4 and it's brought an excellent soundtrack with it. The series follows a young friendship group living in London through the '80s, and while it starts as an upbeat glimpse into their lives (where they're generally having a great time), it soon switches gears as it portrays the very real and devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic [2] within the LGBT+ community.

Speaking with Lorraine on 20 Jan. Olly Alexander (who plays the lead, Richie in the show) explained how iconic the music of the '80s was [3] and how crucial it was for the show. The soundtrack is, of course, a reflection of the many layers of the show, from the synth-filled Pet Shop Boys song that inspired that name It's A Sin in the first place to uplifting beats and deep, dark songs that punctuate the heartbreaking moments of the show.

That all translates to a soundtrack that has a song for every occasion. There's a few to pep you up and some that hit you right in the feels and may induce a cathartic cry. Meanwhile, bangers like "Tainted Love" and "Karma Charmeleon" supply all of the nostalgia you could want and need in a retro, '80s playlist.

You can listen to the It's A Sin soundtrack on Spotify [4] or ahead.