Grian Chatten, the frontman of Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C., has lent his voice to a cover of Massive Attack’s iconic track “Angel” for the upcoming film adaptation of the hit television series Peaky Blinders. The song forms part of the motion picture soundtrack for “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man”, which is scheduled for cinematic release on 3 March, followed by streaming on Netflix from 20 March. The soundtrack will be simultaneously released via Milan Records on 20 March.
This rendition of “Angel” is one of two Massive Attack covers featured on the soundtrack. The other, “Teardrop”, is performed by Irish singer Girl In The Year Above. In addition, the compilation includes:
A new original track by Amy Taylor
A fresh recording of Nick Cave’s “Red Right Hand”
“Hunting The Wren”, a collaboration between Chatten and Lankum
Ahead of the full release, Chatten co-wrote and released the lead single “Puppet” with Peaky Blinders composers Antony Genn and Martin Slattery.
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Film Synopsis
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is set in 1940, several years after the conclusion of the original series. It follows Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) as he navigates both personal and professional challenges against the backdrop of the Second World War. The film also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle, and Barry Keoghan. The original TV series concluded in 2022.
Grian Chatten’s Recent Work
Prior to releasing Puppet, Chatten collaborated with Damon Albarn and Kae Tempest on the track “Flag” for the War Child benefit compilation Help(2). Fontaines D.C. and Massive Attack’s most recent collaboration occurred in 2023 on the Ceasefire EP with Young Fathers, with all proceeds supporting aid initiatives in Gaza and the West Bank via Doctors Without Borders.
Recent Albums and Plans
Fontaines D.C. – Romance (2024)
Massive Attack – Eutopia EP (2020); plans to reissue older material on a new label in 2026
Key Tracks on the Soundtrack
| Track | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angel | Grian Chatten / Fontaines D.C. | Massive Attack cover |
| Teardrop | Girl In The Year Above | Massive Attack cover |
| Puppet | Grian Chatten + Antony Genn + Martin Slattery | Lead single |
| Hunting The Wren | Grian Chatten + Lankum | New recording |
| Red Right Hand | Nick Cave | Re-recorded version |
The soundtrack promises to introduce listeners to new collaborative dialogues, reinterpretations of celebrated tracks, and the familiar Peaky Blinders tension, now set amid the turbulence of the Second World War.