The Waterfront soundtrack guide: A complete list of the music in the latest Netflix drama

The Waterfront premiered on Netflix on June 19, 2025, with all 8 episodes being released simultaneously. The official synopsis of the show, as per Rotten Tomatoes, reads,

“Inspired by true events, The Waterfront dives into the flawed Buckley family as their attempts to retain control of their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire drive them to increasingly dangerous means to keep themselves afloat.”

Created by Kevin Williamson, The Waterfront features a great cast, including Jake Weary, Rafael L. Silva, Danielle Campbell, Melissa Benoist, Band rady Hepner, to name a few. Besides the ensemble cast and their powerful performance, the show’s music, composed and arranged by John Frizzell, elevates the quality of the series.

Moreover, songs by other artists also feature in The Waterfront, which makes sure that the visual aesthetic and theme of the show are well conveyed through the music.

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Episode-wise listing of The Waterfront soundtrack

Episode 1 - Almost Okay

• No Good - KALEO
• Good Lovin' (Makes It Right) - Tammy Wynette
• Heaven Hill - Sterling Elza
• Devil Stole My Style - Ryan Bingham
• Star Of Monterey - Ben Chapman
• Don’t You Dare - Ben Chapman

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Episode 2 - Taking Control

• Down In The Gulley - Brent Cobb
• I’m A King Bee - Peter Frampton Band
• Rewind - Rosali
• Black Hearted Woman - The Allman Brothers Band

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Episode 3 - Playing with Fire

• Numbers - Bella White
• I’d Really Love To See You Tonight - England Dan & John Ford Coley
• Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
• Can’t You See - Marshall Tucker Band
• Summer Breeze - Seals & Crofts
• Moonstroke - Gordon Broad
• Moving - John Fullbright

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Episode 4 - You Can't Trust a Buckley

• True South - Rodney Atkins
• Hang In There - Stephen Wilson Jr.
• Black Leaf - The Cave Singers
• Broken Bones - KALEO
• Brandenberg Concerto No. 1 in F Major BWV 1046 III. Allegro - Source Q/Naxos

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Episode 5 - I'm a Hugger

• Gotta Be Movin - The Record Company
• All The Trouble - Lee Ann Womack
• Don’t Owe You A Thang - Gary Clark Jr.
• Own Side - Caitlin Rose

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Episode 6 - Hunting Season

• Nashville Money - Myron Elkins
• Sinner - Shaya Zamora
• 4×4 Play - Blackjack Billy
• Albatross - Corrosion Of Conformity

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Episode 7 - Nice Try

• Dead Man Walking - Channing Wilson
• Echo In The Holler - Tanner Usrey
• The Way I Oughta Go - Bella White
• Dig A Hole - Stephen Wilson Jr.

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Episode 8 - Lost at Sea

• Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass
• Burgundy - Laura Jean Anderson
• Right Down The Line - Gerry Rafferty
• Deep Stays Down - Larkin Poe

The Waterfront can be streamed on Netflix.

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