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DEGRASSI SPOILERS below if you haven't seen the new episode yet. But if you watched and need to know what songs were playing, the generous Degrassi Music Team is happy to share the info and the stories behind how the songs got there!

"Listen" by Dryer
Sav kisses Ms. Oh in class. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
"Such a tender song for such an unexpectedly soft moment. This should be awkward, crazy, intimidating, but the song leads us to believe something else is happening here, a tender moment, a lasting impression. Foreshadowing, maybe? Is this a fling or something more? You decide."

"No Turning Back" by Sarah Blasko
Marisol spills Katie's secret to Drew. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
"The pounding piano as Marisol marches in, you know she's about to start something. When she starts in on Katie, we know she's going to spill the "secret", and so does Katie -- and so does the song. There truly is no turning back for either of them now."

DEGRASSI SPOILERS below if you haven't seen the new episode yet. But if you watched and need to know what songs were playing, the generous Degrassi Music Team is happy to share the info and the stories behind how the songs got there!

"Science Is Religion" by The William Blakes
The Goldberg Machine montage. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
"This is one of those songs that can only be placed in one scene -- and we're thrilled that Wesley became such an important character who merits his own theme song. If anyone on Degrassi ever had a theme song, it's Wesley and "Science Is Religion"."

DEGRASSI SPOILERS below if you haven't seen the new episode yet. But if you watched and need to know what songs were playing, the generous Degrassi Music Team is happy to share the info and the stories behind how the songs got there!

" Poker Face" by Lady Gaga
Alli's Degrassi poker tournament. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
"When they wrote this episode, the idea of having this Lady Gaga song was only that, an idea. We put it out to the world and it came back approved, and everyone was on pins and needles in anticipation of the cut. Turns out it was pretty much the only song for the scene, where Alli (who, coincidentally, is probably a huge Gaga fan) robs her competitors blind."

"Nothing Man" by Kilolla
Alli buys Dave's love. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
"We kept this song around for a special spot; it's lyrics and driving beat were a perfect Degrassi vibe. The special spot turned out to be Alli doing some questionable dealings... with all eyes on her, of course."

"All Eyes" by Imagine Dragons
Alli is planning something big... and lying to Dave. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
"Lyrics and melody, the beautiful combination of the two, landed this song in this scene. We originally thought it'd be perfect for Anya's storyline, but there was never a spot for it, so it tumbled its way into Alli's world, where yes, she lied and cheated her way to the top."

DEGRASSI SPOILERS below if you haven't seen the new episode yet. But if you watched and need to know what songs were playing, the generous Degrassi Music Team is happy to share the info and the stories behind how the songs got there!

"Counting On You" by Rachael Cantu
Students setting up for the play. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
" A bubbly, upbeat song with positive lyrics, perfect for the beginning of any Degrassi episode. In this case, we've got busy beavers creating the set for Eli's play, and we can feel the friendly stress of it all as if we were there. Sit back and enjoy."

"Taurus Chorus" by Abbe May
Imogen's wheels are turning...she sets up Clare. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
"It only took the first 10 seconds of this song for us to decide it was perfect for Imogen. If Imogen ever had a theme song, this would be it. We laid it up so as to get inside her head, and feel what she's feeling, see the wheels turning... what's she going to do next?"

"In The Belly of a Whale" by Scott Orr
KC & Jenna give away their baby. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
"This is possibly one of the saddest moments in Degrassi history. This song will mean something different to each of you, and even the writer, Scott Orr, won't tell us what it means. It's an extremely personal moment -- whether a good or bad feeling, we're saying goodbye to the smallest character on Degrassi."

"Big Bird in a Small Cage" by Patrick Watson
End of Eli's play. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
"We experimented with different songs and score here, and the combination of both, but in the end reprising this Patrick Watson song from the beginning of the season was the right thing to do. Not only did it create a bookend to Eli's story, but it followed Eli, thematically, as he drew his own conclusions about life, and as we felt his struggles with him."

"Right For You" by Hilary Grist
Eli walks away from Clare, smiling. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
"There was more than one Hilary Grist song we were considering for the show, but this one stuck out the most. The piano chords struck perfectly in the slow-motion picture, and Eli's "everything is going to be ok" smile made it all the better."

DEGRASSI SPOILERS below if you haven't seen the new episode yet. But if you watched and need to know what songs were playing, the generous Degrassi Music Team is happy to share the info and the stories behind how the songs got there!

"Uh Oh" by Junior Doctor
Eli spits out his pill before class. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
"Not only a perfect car radio song, "Uh Oh" also led us into Eli's mind for a bit. The band was very excited for the placement."
In fact, they want Degrassi fans to have a free download of a special acoustic version of the song! Right-click this link and select "Save Target As" to download the free acoustic version of "Uh Oh"!
And old school Degrassi fans take note: Cassie Steele (Manny) is actually in the video for the song! Click here to watch!

"Same Mood Today" by The Heartbroken
Imogen and Eli make out at the end of the episode. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
"This is such a lovely song that deserved a tender, albeit a bit misguided, moment in Degrassi history. The lyrics juxtapose with the scene, as Eli is never in the same mood anymore, but he's not looking or listening either."

Other songs in tonight's Degrassi:
"Save Yourself" by Centrevol
"I Need (Your Love)" by The Lions Rampant
"Put Up a Fight" by Comasoft
"Outrage" by Sister Sin
"Same Mood Today" by The Heartbroken

DEGRASSI SPOILERS below if you haven't seen the new episode yet. But if you watched and need to know what songs were playing, the generous Degrassi Music Team is happy to share the info and the stories behind how the songs got there!

"An Island Now" by The Canvas Waiting
Drew kisses Katie. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
" Lyrically, this song is perfect for Drew: "Stand tall and proud, your rusty bow." We also love songs about ships -- but that was a coincidence. The mood, instrumentation and soft vocals were perfect for this tender first kiss. "

" "I Wonder" by Bobby Bazini
Drew and Katie make peace and practice martial arts. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
" Juno nominated Bobby Bazini was kind enough to loan us his song for use in the show. Turns out the song was written about his grandparents, and how they felt when they first got together years ago. Could this be Drew and Katie's moment, too?"

Other songs in tonight's Degrassi:
"Summer" by Manuela

DEGRASSI SPOILERS below if you haven't seen the new episode yet. But if you watched and need to know what songs were playing, the generous Degrassi Music Team is happy to share the info and the stories behind how the songs got there!

"Distance" by A Common Year
Drew fights Julian and wins. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
" The build on this song is what sold it for the spot -- it's technically a love song, but the instrumentation powered through Drew's chokehold and led him to victory over his opponent."

" On Top of the World" by Brian Hood
Drew struts through the hallway. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
" This was a fun placement -- always love someone who struts down a hallway. The lyrics drive us inside Drew's head, he's feeling confident again, almost invincible... but at what cost?"

Other songs in tonight's Degrassi:
"The Way I Am" by Vinyl Heart
"All I Can Do" by Bryan Finlay

DEGRASSI SPOILERS below if you haven't seen the new episode yet. But if you watched and need to know what songs were playing, the generous Degrassi Music Team is happy to share the info and the stories behind how the songs got there!

"Be A Man by Justin Rutledge
Justin Rutledge performs live. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
"We had been hoping to place this song for a little while, and lo and behold Justin was asked to make a guest appearance on the show. And we had the perfect opportunity to showcase it. It plays so well on the distant Jenna walking down the street, and the hits on all the cuts while the song is playing are just wonderful -- exciting and powerful all at once."

"Pretty Things by Oceanship
Clare reads Eli's script, KC and Jenna decide on adoption. Check the Degrassi page for a sample.
"Oceanship, as we know from Season 10, is probably the thematic band for Eli and Clare, and here we've got another beautiful Oceanship song scoring a moment of clarity between the two -- a moment that we thought was lost until we hear those first few piano chords."