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Iggy Pop on Closing Out ‘Superman’ Soundtrack: Hero is “the Best Friend You Could Have” | AI News Digest

Published: September 5, 2025, 9:05 a.m. Music Positive

Iggy Pop contributes to the Superman soundtrack with the track 'Punkrocker,' produced by Teddybears. The song plays during the emotional final scene and has seen a significant increase in streams following the film's release. Pop expresses his excitement about being part of such a major project, calling Superman 'the best friend you could have.' The soundtrack's success mirrors past hits from James Gunn's films, with notable increases in streaming for both 'Punkrocker' and another track, '5 Years Time.' This trend suggests a potential resurgence for songs featured in popular films.

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