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Here\u2019s the complete guide to everything you need to know about the Riot Women<\/em> soundtrack.<\/p>\n While the series features some familiar beats, its new songs were created by ARXX \u2014 a rock-alternative duo from Brighton, consisting of musicians Hanni Pidduck and Clara Townsend \u2014 who were brought on board on the recommendation of rock journalist Amy Raphael.<\/p>\n \u201cWe gave them some ideas for a song called Seeing Red and asked a few people to look at it,\u201d said show creator Sally Wainwright. \u201cARXX came back with by far the best version. They put so much into it and really made it their own. It\u2019s catchy and fabulous. Ultimately, ARXX created three original songs for the show: Seeing Red, S**ting Pineapples*, and Just Like Your Mother. In the world of the show, these songs are credited to band members Kitty and Beth.<\/p>\n While the series has its own brief intro, the recurring theme song throughout the show is Violet<\/em> by Hole, covered by the band.<\/p>\n The song appears at the end of every episode and tells the story of a woman being stripped of her feelings and autonomy in a toxic relationship. Its chorus repeats the words: \u201cGo on, take everything.\u201d<\/p>\n The track\u2019s name, Violet<\/em>, is believed to be inspired by a violet sky, a symbol of self-discovery and new beginnings. Written by Courtney Love in 1991, Violet<\/em> was partly inspired by her relationship with Billy Corgan, lead singer of the Smashing Pumpkins, though it is also believed to include elements of her relationship with Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. It was released on the 1994 album Live Through This<\/em>.<\/p>\n Love and Corgan have both since joked about the track, with the pair now on good terms. In 1995, Love told Jools Holland in an interview that it was \u201cabout a jerk she put a hex on, who was now losing his hair\u201d \u2014 referencing Corgan\u2019s famously changing hairstyle. In 2024, Corgan entered a charity raffle to win the handwritten lyrics to Violet<\/em>, saying on Instagram: \u201cI think it\u2019s about a guy I know a little bit about and I\u2019d love to put that on my wall.\u201d<\/p>\n Episode 1<\/strong> Episode 2<\/strong> Episode 3<\/strong> Episode 4<\/strong> Episode 5<\/strong> Episode 6<\/strong> Riot Women airs Sunday 12th October at 9pm on BBC One, with all episodes available to stream on BBC iPlayer from 6am. <\/strong><\/p>\n Check out more of our <\/strong>Drama<\/strong><\/a> coverage or visit our <\/strong>TV Guide<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>Streaming Guide<\/strong><\/a> to find out what’s on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to <\/strong>The Radio Times Podcast<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nRiot Women soundtrack<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u201cThey wrote the music and lyrics, though we also contributed bits \u2014 for example, our police advisor, Lisa, came up with the first line: \u2018I\u2019m so depressed, I can\u2019t get dressed.\u2019 ARXX transformed it, bringing their fabulous energy to the track.\u201d<\/p>\nWhat is the Riot Women theme song?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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