Widow's Bay Soundtrack
Widow's Bay | |
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| Show Soundtrack (2026) | |
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| Studio | Apple TV |
| Release date | 2026-04-28 |
| Genre(s) | Comedy, Horror, Thriller |
| Composer(s) | David Fleming |
| Music supervisor | Toko Nagata |
| Score album | Widow's Bay: Season 1 (Original Soundtrack) |
| Available on | Apple TV+ |
| Cast | Matthew Rhys as Tom Loftis Kate O'Flynn as Patricia Stephen Root as Wyck Kevin Carroll as Bechir Dale Dickey as Rosemary Kingston Rumi Southwick as Evan |
About This Soundtrack
The first season of Widow's Bay (2026) offers a brilliant fusion of supernatural horror and sharp, dark comedy. Created by Katie Dippold and streaming on Apple TV+, the series uses its remote coastal setting to construct an atmosphere where superstition and reality blur. The soundtrack curated for these six episodes plays a key role in maintaining this fragile balance, shifting from classic hip-hop and vintage jazz to unsettling post-punk and synth-pop that accentuates the town's oddities.
Composer David Fleming collaborates closely with music supervisor Toko Nagata to assemble a musical identity that is as unpredictable as the island's weather. By pairing licensed tracks from iconic artists like David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Brian Eno with obscure library pieces and contemporary indie rock, the show creates a distinct sense of place. Each song choices acts as a counterpoint to the escalating strangeness faced by Matthew Rhys's skeptical mayor.
From the upbeat grooves of Jurassic 5 in the pilot episode to the haunting melodies of Brian Eno & John Cale during nighttime encounters, the music heightens both the comedic beats and the underlying tension. For fans of eclectic soundtracks, the series provides a rich listening experience that mirrors the dual nature of the town itselfâwelcoming on the surface, but deeply strange underneath.
Songs by Episodes
đē Episode 1: Welcome to Widow's Bay!
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TIMESTAMP02:46Quality Control by Jurassic 5
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TIMESTAMP22:27The Loser by De Wolfe Music
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TIMESTAMP32:59Nobody Knows Me Like You by Will Padgett
đē Episode 2: Lodging
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TIMESTAMP00:47Pop Vox by Tele Music
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TIMESTAMP04:47Honeymoon House by Teri Norton
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TIMESTAMP08:48All Alone with the Blues (Mastered Demo) by Chuck Glaser
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TIMESTAMP24:07Cowboy Coloured Day by Ron Hynes
đē Episode 3: The Inaugural Swim
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TIMESTAMP01:44Give Me the Night by George Benson
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TIMESTAMP03:06Nantucket Island by Willie Wright
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TIMESTAMP08:17The River by Brian Eno, John Cale
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TIMESTAMP15:28I'm So Excited by The Pointer Sisters
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TIMESTAMP21:48Exploding Head by A Place to Bury Strangers
đē Episode 4: Beach Reads
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TIMESTAMP01:56Blue by Rain Parade
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TIMESTAMP05:17Morning by Courtney Jaye
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TIMESTAMP10:37Lonely for My Baby by Shorty
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TIMESTAMP18:27This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan
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TIMESTAMP18:58Only You by Eddie Capone
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TIMESTAMP23:48Rhythm of the Night by Corona
đē Episode 5: What to Expect on Your Trip
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TIMESTAMP11:37Sugar Daddy by Joe King Kologbo
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TIMESTAMP17:28Memory Lane by Paul Reeves
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TIMESTAMP26:37Amber by 311
đē Episode 6: Our History
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TIMESTAMP34:29Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) by Looking Glass
đē Episode 8: Your Baggage
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TIMESTAMP00:02A Dream Of You by The Caravelles
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TIMESTAMP07:58Our Love Is Young by Andrea Litkei & Ervin Litkei
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TIMESTAMP09:48Caribbean Blue by Enya
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TIMESTAMP24:35Absolutely (Story of a Girl) by Nine Days
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TIMESTAMP27:36Caribbean Blue by Enya
đē Episode 9: Emergency Shelter
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TIMESTAMP15:51Sweet Southern Comfort by George Fenton, Irene Chanter
đē Episode 10: We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time!
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TIMESTAMP07:04Sentimental Serenade by Pat Lynn
Original Score
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DURATION1:25Fog by David Fleming
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DURATION1:35The Stone Room by David Fleming
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DURATION1:49The Island by David Fleming
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DURATION1:07Moonlight by David Fleming
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DURATION2:30Vacancy by David Fleming
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DURATION1:33Welcome to Widow's Bay! by David Fleming
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DURATION1:53Inaugural Swim by David Fleming
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DURATION2:22The Sea Hag by David Fleming
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DURATION2:14Anxiety by David Fleming
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DURATION0:57Sunset Cocktails by David Fleming
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DURATION1:47RSVP by David Fleming
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DURATION3:15Wicked Rager by David Fleming
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DURATION2:21Marooned by David Fleming
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DURATION1:30Warrenton 1702 by David Fleming
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DURATION4:03Beneath the Floorboards by David Fleming
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DURATION2:52The Curse by David Fleming
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DURATION1:44Reset by David Fleming
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DURATION1:43Memento Mori by David Fleming
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DURATION3:11Pleasure Cruise by David Fleming
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DURATION2:24Buoys by David Fleming
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DURATION1:31Boogeyman by David Fleming
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DURATION2:08The Storm by David Fleming
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DURATION3:17Batten Down the Hatches by David Fleming
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DURATION0:50Cyclone by David Fleming
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DURATION2:05Rain by David Fleming
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DURATION3:52Tides by David Fleming
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DURATION2:23Come Back Soon! by David Fleming
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DURATION1:25Fog by David Fleming
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DURATION1:35The Stone Room by David Fleming
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DURATION1:49The Island by David Fleming
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DURATION1:07Moonlight by David Fleming
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DURATION2:30Vacancy by David Fleming
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DURATION1:33Welcome to Widow's Bay! by David Fleming
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DURATION1:53Inaugural Swim by David Fleming
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DURATION2:22The Sea Hag by David Fleming
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DURATION2:14Anxiety by David Fleming
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DURATION0:57Sunset Cocktails by David Fleming
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DURATION1:47RSVP by David Fleming
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DURATION3:15Wicked Rager by David Fleming
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DURATION2:21Marooned by David Fleming
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DURATION1:30Warrenton 1702 by David Fleming
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DURATION4:03Beneath the Floorboards by David Fleming
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DURATION2:52The Curse by David Fleming
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DURATION1:44Reset by David Fleming
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DURATION1:43Memento Mori by David Fleming
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DURATION3:11Pleasure Cruise by David Fleming
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DURATION2:24Buoys by David Fleming
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DURATION1:31Boogeyman by David Fleming
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DURATION2:08The Storm by David Fleming
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DURATION3:17Batten Down the Hatches by David Fleming
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DURATION0:50Cyclone by David Fleming
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DURATION2:05Rain by David Fleming
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DURATION3:52Tides by David Fleming
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DURATION2:23Come Back Soon! by David Fleming
About the Composer(s)
David Fleming is an acclaimed American composer based in Los Angeles. Known for his versatility across film, television, and documentaries, Fleming has established himself as a prominent voice in modern screen composition. He studied music at the State University of New York at Purchase and began his professional journey writing music for commercials before transitioning to major Hollywood productions at Hans Zimmer's Remote Control Productions. His breakthrough collaborations include co-scoring the BBC's nature documentary series Blue Planet II alongside Zimmer in 2017. He has since earned critical acclaim and award nominations for his solo and collaborative work, notably co-scoring HBO's hit drama series The Last of Us with Gustavo Santaolalla, composing the Emmy-nominated score for Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024), and creating the scores for the fantasy film Damsel (2024) and Apple TV+'s horror-comedy series Widow's Bay (2026).
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Did you know?
- Eclectic Ep 1 Opener: The series kicks off with the energetic beats of 'Quality Control' by West Coast hip-hop collective Jurassic 5, setting an immediate, surprisingly upbeat tone for the show's introduction to a spooky coastal town.
- Bowie & Roxy Music in Ep 4: Episode 4 features a stellar sequence of classic art-rock, featuring David Bowie's 1983 smash hit 'Let's Dance' alongside Roxy Music's smooth 'More Than This' from their iconic album Avalon.
- Psychedelic Jam in Ep 5: The scene where Tom Loftis consumes a concentrated psychedelic solution is accompanied by the rare 15-minute Afrobeat funk track 'Sugar Daddy' by Joe King Kologbo, perfectly matching the chaotic and mind-bending nature of the sequence.
Official Trailer
About the Show
Set in a mysterious, fog-shrouded New England island town, Widow's Bay follows Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys), a highly skeptical mayor attempting to revitalize his quirky community. However, his efforts are constantly challenged by bizarre supernatural occurrences and the deeply entrenched superstitions of the eccentric locals. Balancing pitch-black humor with genuine horror, the series explores the town's dark history and the secrets buried beneath its scenic, yet eerie coastline.
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