Immerse Yourself in The Shards: Original Soundtrack Release and Season Recap
Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of The Shards with the release of its original soundtrack. The FX adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' novel set in 1980s Los Angeles wrapped up its first season recently, and fans can look forward to the soundtrack dropping on October 16. The 16-track collection will feature original songs from Troye Sivan, Hayes Warner, and producer Leland, as well as original score by Morgan Kibby and David Klotz, all mastered by Ken Sluiter. The playlist will also include music heard throughout the series, with six original songs produced by Leland. Warner will release two original songs as singles before the full soundtrack launch, with "Baby" out on September 25 and "Seriously" on October 2.
The Shards concluded its first season with a cliffhanger finale, hinting at more seasons to come as planned by creators Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis. The show stars Hayes Warner, Kaia Gerber, Igby Rigney, Homer Gere, Evan Rachel Wood, Wes Bentley, Graham Campbell, Daniel Dale, and Jordan Roth. The story follows teenager Bret as his reality starts to unravel with the arrival of a new student, Robert Mallory, and the looming threat of The Trawler, a serial killer targeting teens in the city. Bret's circle includes Susan Reynolds, Debbie Schaffer, and Thom Wright.
The Shards, produced by 20th Television, boasts an impressive lineup of executive producers, including Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Ellis, and others. All nine episodes of the series are available for streaming on Hulu. Don't miss out on the opportunity to pre-save the soundtrack on Spotify and Apple Music to enjoy the music from The Shards wherever you go.