Nicks and Rodrigo Each Land Solo Tracks on 'Practical Magic 2' Soundtrack
Olivia Rodrigo and Stevie Nicks have each contributed songs to the upcoming 'Practical Magic 2' soundtrack, with Rodrigo's 'The Cure' and Nicks' 'Landslide' placed in separate scenes. The news follows their duet at Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival, which Sandra Bullock teased as part of the film. For Nicks, the inclusion marks a return to the franchise, as her song 'Crystal' appeared in the original 1998 movie.
The soundtrack announcement follows a live duet between the two artists at Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine, where Nicks praised the younger performer before a crowd of 45,000. Bullock then fueled speculation by sharing footage of the performance on Instagram with a caption referencing an upcoming film, which the sequel's producers have now confirmed.
For Nicks, the sequel marks a return to the franchise's musical legacy. Her song "Crystal" appeared in the original 1998 film, and she had previously expressed interest in contributing to the follow-up, even joking about joining the cast for a rooftop scene. The new movie reunites Bullock, Kidman, Channing, and Wiest, with newcomers including Joey King, Maisie Williams, and Lee Pace.
This pairing could bridge generational divides in music fandom, introducing Nicks' catalog to Rodrigo's younger audience while reacquainting older listeners with contemporary pop. The soundtrack's blend of classic and current artists may also influence how studios approach music placement in franchise revivals, though its broader cultural impact will depend on the film's reception and whether the songs resonate beyond the theater.