Hawkins has officially landed on Spotify just in time for the release of Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 on December 25. The Stranger Things Official Playlist has been transformed into a digital headquarters for WSQK The Squawk, featuring exclusive radio takeovers from Rockin’ Robin (Maya Hawke). Fans tuning in between December 16 and 18 have been treated to cryptic broadcasts containing hidden numerical clues. By piecing together the four specific digits revealed across the three-day event, listeners can unlock an exclusive secret scene from Volume 2—but the window is short, as this mobile-exclusive experience is only available globally from December 18 through December 20.
The interactive campaign follows the massive success of Volume 1, which debuted last month and featured personalized playlist covers matching fans with the Hawkins characters that best fit their musical DNA. Spotify has leaned heavily into the 1980s nostalgia this year, introducing a “Musical Time Machine” to explore the show’s biggest needle drops and even hiding a Demogorgon head that lurks within the play bar. These easter eggs have turned the platform into an extension of the Upside Down, allowing fans to dive deeper into the lore while waiting for the final showdown between Eleven and Vecna.
The cultural impact of the new season has already sent global streaming numbers into the stratosphere for classic tracks featured in the Volume 1 soundtrack. Hits like Diana Ross’s “Upside Down” saw a 510% surge, while Tiffany’s “I Think We’re Alone Now” and ABBA’s “Fernando” climbed by 490% and 335%, respectively. The most impressive spike came from The Chordettes’ “Mr. Sandman,” which skyrocketed by 625%. As Hawkins prepares for its final chapter, the Stranger Things Official Playlist remains the definitive destination for fans to decode the mystery, with the secret numerical code 7653559775 now circulating among those who successfully cracked Robin’s broadcast.