Wayward soundtrack guide: A complete list of the music in the latest thriller show on Netflix 

The eight-part thriller series on Netflix, Wayward, is being praised for its impactful performances and narrative, but these are not the only things the show has done right. It comes with some fabulous soundtracks complementing its intense and complex adolescent drama.

Wayward features a mix of original and existing popular tracks, causing viewers to anticipate witnessing their favorite tracks in new settings, and the show retains its overall tone. The original scores are composed by Marie-Hélène L. Delorme, while the notable tracks include some by Pink Floyd and Radiohead. Read on to know the complete soundtrack guide of the new Netflix show Wayward.

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Here is the complete list of music featured in Wayward

All eight episodes of the show have unique sets of background scores that complement its narrative flow and intensity of scenes. The show created by Mae Martin blends suspense with psychological drama and features a school meant to heal troubled teens, but deep down is involved in corruption and the psychological manipulation of children.

Alex Dempsey, a police officer, moves to the town and begins an investigation at the academy. The team uncovers hidden dangers they never saw coming while exploring deeper traumas of the adolescent. Therefore, this suggests that the show has several undertones that make the background score challenging but also wholesome.

In Wayward, music plays a central role in shaping the atmosphere and emotional depth. The makers have used a mix of classic rock along with some haunting scores to reflect the unsettling environment. Fans can witness their favourite music artist like Radiohead and Pink Floyd featuring in the show against a fresh setting, conveying a sense of nostalgia.

Here is the complete list of the music and background score featured in Wayward.

Episode 1

• Time – Pink Floyd
• Say It Ain’t So – Weezer
• Get Free – The Vines
• Free Bird – Lynyrd Skynyrd
• (Don’t Fear) The Reaper – Blue Öyster Cult

Episode 2

• Dear Prudence – The Leslie West Band
• Is Anybody Home? – Our Lady Peace
• North Dakota – Thrush Hermit
• Hurdy Gurdy Man – Donovan
• Riot – Hugh Masekela
• Perfect Day – Al Green

Episode 3

• Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In) – Kenny Rogers and the First Edition
• Tiger the Lion – The Tragically Hip

Episode 4

• Bad 'N' Ruin – Faces
• Origin: Orphan – The Hidden Cameras

Episode 5

• No Surprises – Radiohead
• Fragile Bird – Jim Wold
• Highway Star – Deep Purple
• Happiness/The Gondola Man – Elliott Smith
• I Only Have Eyes For You – The Flamingos
• Graduate – Third Eye Blind

Episode 6

• What You Do to Me – Teenage Fanclub
• Butterfly – Crazy Town
• Zorba's Dance – Mikis Theodorakis
• Someone Who's Cool – Odds
• I'm In The Mood For Love – Julie London
• Life's A Gas – T-Rex

Episode 7

• The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down – The Band

Episode 8

• Help I'm Alive – Metric
• Time – Pink Floyd

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The original scores in Wayward are composed by Marie-Hélène L. Delorme

The Original scores include tracks such as,

• Welcome to Tall Pines
• Leila Bikes
• Abbie's Letter
• Very Happy Here
• The Pattern

These pieces are available for streaming on major platforms and contribute significantly to the show's immersive experience.

Delorme is a Montreal-based artist popularly known as FOXTROTT. She first gained attention with her 2012 track Shields and has recently been critically acclaimed for her album, A Taller Us. She has experience scoring for film and television, giving original music for the 2020 film Sugar Daddy, which earned her a nomination for Best Original Song at the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards.