My Brilliant Career Soundtrack Season 1 Guide
Set in the late 19th-century Australian outback, My Brilliant Career follows Sybylla Melvyn, a fierce and fiercely independent young woman who rejects traditional societal expectations of marriage and domesticity to pursue her dream of becoming a writer. Despite facing intense family pressure, financial hardship, and the temptation of romance with a wealthy suitor, she passionately fights to retain her freedom and define her own destiny. This visually stunning period drama vividly captures her fiery spirit and timeless struggle for self-determination in a rigid world.
Netflix’s 2026 period drama series My Brilliant Career pairs the story of free-spirited Sybylla Melvyn with a bold, contemporary indie soundtrack. Adapting Miles Franklin's classic Australian novel, the series mirrors Sybylla's defiance of 19th-century social expectations through a blend of theatrical cast recordings, acoustic folk, and energetic indie-rock.
The series' emotional moments and high-society gatherings are highlighted by standout covers and original tracks. Kate Miller-Heidke’s 'Siren (Never Let You Go)' and 'Horses' bring theatrical grace, while Julia Jacklin’s rendition of 'Scarborough Fair' and Thelma Plum’s covers of 'Dancing in the Moonlight' and 'I Love You Always Forever' frame Sybylla’s romantic conflict.
Episode 1 Songs (Aug 13, 2026)
Revolt: Sybylla is sent to her posh grandmother to be polished for marriage, but her spirited nature leaves a bold impression on high society.
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Siren (Never Let You Go)
Kate Miller-Heidke
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The Gypsy and the Bird
Isabella Manfredi
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Young Turks
Isabella Manfredi
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Big Shot
PEARLS
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Future Heroine
Ecca Vandal
Scene Context: My Brilliant Career Episode 1 Ending Credits Music
Episode 2 Songs (Aug 13, 2026)
He: Sybylla gains a fan from her antics at the party who encourages her to pursue her writing career. She also develops a little crush on someone.
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Don't Fence Me In
Xanthe Waithe , Amy Hill
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Jasmine Lament
Rainbow Chan
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Angelica
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The British Grenadiers (arr. for Brass Band)
Black Dyke Mills Band, Geoffrey Brand & Roy Newsome
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Scarborough Fair
Julia Jacklin
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Bubbles
J4eva
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Horses
Kate Miller-Heidke
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Sacrilege
Scene Context: Episode 2 Closing Credits Song My Brilliant Career
Episode 3 Songs (Aug 13, 2026)
Yah!: A well-loved family member returns to Caddagat along with a charming guest. Sybylla's talents are recognized and she receives an unexpected offer.
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See Me There (feat. Lisa Mitchell)
Emily Wurramara
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Born To Be Alive
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Episode 4 Songs (Aug 13, 2026)
To Life!: Things at home get more dire but it's time to have some fun. Everyone lets loose at the New Year's party where feelings and tensions rise.
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Atomic
Beckah Amani
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Dancing in the Moonlight
Thelma Plum
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Black Cherry
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I Love You Always Forever
Thelma Plum
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Date with the Night
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Girl Like Me
Ladyhawke
Episode 5 Songs (Aug 13, 2026)
One Grand Passion: Secrets and feelings get exposed and everyone is feeling it all. Sybylla makes a huge decision about her future.
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Piano Sonata No. 19 in C minor, D. 958: IV. Allegro
Gulsin Onay
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Burn It Down
Jess Hitchcock
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Lark
Angel Olsen
Episode 6 Songs (Aug 13, 2026)
Ta Ta: Sybylla struggles as a governess but amid chaotic classrooms and never-ending chores, she realizes the value of sacrifice and pursuing her dreams.
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Going up the Country
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis
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Daydreamer
My Brilliant Career Season 1 Trailer Songs
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My Brilliant Career Netflix Trailer Music.
My Brilliant Career (Original Cast Recording)
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Prologue (feat. Luisa Scrofani)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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Life as We Know It (feat. Luisa Scrofani)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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Prince of a Girl (feat. Luisa Scrofani & James Millar)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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Turn Away from the Mirror (feat. Natalie O'Donnell)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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A Girl Who Knows What She Likes (feat. Jerome Javier)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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In the Wrong Key (feat. Luisa Scrofani)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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Brick (feat. Alister Kingsley)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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Good Enough (feat. Luisa Scrofani)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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Wait with You (feat. Andrew Coshan)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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Make a Success (feat. Melanie Bird)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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A Little Bit More (feat. Andrew Coshan & Luisa Scrofani)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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That Girl (feat. Anne Wood)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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When We Walk (feat. Alister Kingsley, Jerome Javier & Luisa Scrofani)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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The Will (feat. Alister Kingsley & Luisa Scrofani)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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In the Dark (feat. Luisa Scrofani)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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Working My Way (feat. Andrew Coshan)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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Mists of Avalon (feat. Natalie O'Donnell & Melanie Bird)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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Goodbye Letter (feat. Luisa Scrofani & Andrew Coshan)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
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Someone Like Me (feat. Luisa Scrofani)
Dean Bryant , Mathew Frank
From the rebellious punk energy of Amyl and The Sniffers’ 'Born To Be Alive' to modern indie anthems like Wet Leg’s 'Angelica,' The Last Dinner Party’s 'Sinner,' and Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ 'Sacrilege,' the tracklist reinforces Sybylla's fierce independence. Pop classics like Kylie Minogue’s 'All the Lovers' and Goldfrapp’s 'Black Cherry' complete the soundtrack.
Main Cast
- Philippa Northeast Sybylla
- Christopher Chung Harry
- Anna Chancellor Señora Bossier
- Genevieve O'Reilly Helen
- Kate Mulvany Augusta
- Jake Dunn Frank
- Alexander England Julius
- Sherry-Lee Watson Nell
- Miah Madden Betty
- Ella Oliphant Gertie
Official Trailer
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode
| Episode | Song Title | Artist |
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| E1 | Siren (Never Let You Go) | Kate Miller-Heidke |
| E1 | The Gypsy and the Bird | Isabella Manfredi |
| E1 | Young Turks | Isabella Manfredi |
| E1 | Big Shot | PEARLS |
| E1 | Future Heroine | Ecca Vandal |
| E2 | Don't Fence Me In | Xanthe Waithe, Amy Hill |
| E2 | Jasmine Lament | Rainbow Chan |
| E2 | Angelica | Wet Leg |
| E2 | The British Grenadiers (arr. for Brass Band) | Black Dyke Mills Band, Geoffrey Brand & Roy Newsome |
| E2 | Scarborough Fair | Julia Jacklin |
| E2 | Bubbles | J4eva |
| E2 | Horses | Kate Miller-Heidke |
| E2 | Sacrilege | Yeah Yeah Yeahs |
| E3 | See Me There (feat. Lisa Mitchell) | Emily Wurramara |
| E3 | Born To Be Alive | Amyl and The Sniffers |
| E3 | Sinner | The Last Dinner Party |
| E3 | Head and My Heart | Ruelle, AG |
| E4 | Atomic | Beckah Amani |
| E4 | Dancing in the Moonlight | Thelma Plum |
| E4 | All the Lovers | Kylie Minogue |
| E4 | Black Cherry | Goldfrapp |
| E4 | I Love You Always Forever | Thelma Plum |
| E4 | Date with the Night | Yeah Yeah Yeahs |
| E4 | Girl Like Me | Ladyhawke |
| E5 | Piano Sonata No. 19 in C minor, D. 958: IV. Allegro | Gulsin Onay |
| E5 | Burn It Down | Jess Hitchcock |
| E5 | Lark | Angel Olsen |
| E6 | Going up the Country | Kitty, Daisy & Lewis |
| E6 | Daydreamer | AURORA |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many songs are in the soundtrack for My Brilliant Career: Season 1?
There are 49 songs featured in the soundtrack for My Brilliant Career: Season 1. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of My Brilliant Career: Season 1?
The main genres for My Brilliant Career: Season 1 include Drama, Family.
How many seasons does My Brilliant Career have?
The TV show My Brilliant Career currently has 1 season.