Breaking: Netflix’s Unseen Musical Empire — How Shows Turned Songs into Global Smashes

Netflix’s music supervisors—especially Nora Felder—transformed songs into global hits via *Stranger Things*, *Squid Game*, and *Self Made*. Felder’s curated soundtracks reintroduced 80s classics like Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” and New Order’s “Blue Monday” to new generations, propelling them back onto global charts. This “Netflix Effect” proves sync licensing now drives mainstream success, reshaping how artists gain virality and legacy.