
The Westies Soundtrack Season 1 (2026) Guide
As the Javits Center construction project ignites a battle for profit in early 1980s Hell's Kitchen, a generational rift threatens the uneasy peace between violent Irish gang the Westies and the Mafia, and draws FBI heat.
The soundtrack for The Westies is characterized by a strong selection of Irish-American punk, classic alternative rock, and traditional folk music. To underscore the grit of the crime drama, the series combines energetic tracks from bands like the Dropkick Murphys ("Dropped on My Head") and Kneecap ("H.O.O.D") with melodic entries from Grian Chatten and Lankum. Acclaimed composer Mark Isham provides the series' original score, establishing a tense and atmospheric backdrop for the episodes.
Created by Narcos showrunner Chris Brancato, the MGM+ crime series stars Tom Brittney, Titus Welliver, and J.K. Simmons as key players in a power struggle between a violent Irish gang and the Italian Mafia. The licensed music reflects the cultural heritage of the Hell's Kitchen setting and the attitude of its characters. Notable sequences in the early episodes are set to classic punk and rock anthems, such as Iggy Pop's "The Passenger," The Cranberries' "In the End," and Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers' "Roadrunner."
Episode 1: The Troubles (Jul 12, 2026)
The Westies' fragile deal with the Italians unravels after a reckless kidnapping; Flanagan is released from Bellevue and rejoins Roarke's crew, Keenan is pulled onto an FBI task force, and Bridget receives a dangerous assignment from an IRA contact.
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The Wild Rover
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Dropped on My Head (Bonus Track)
Scene Context: The Westies Opening Credits Music
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Serenata e' Piscatore
Giorgio Consolini
Scene Context: Mr. Sweeney arrives at Tommaso ristorante
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Scene Context: Music plays while they are at the bar, drinking and talking.
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In the End
Scene Context: At the apartment
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Scene Context: Song played while they're fighting
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Fairlies
Grian Chatten
Scene Context: Police Officer Glenn Keenan is walking down the street and sees a fight taking place inside Murphy's Auto Repair.
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Just For One Night
Steve Starlust
Scene Context: Chatting at the bar counter
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Dr. Funk
Ray Dean , Les Vegas
Scene Context: Doing drugs in the apartment and complaining about the Irish.
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Come Te Non C'È Nessuno
Rita Pavone
Scene Context: Italian music playing while they're in the car
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Waiting
E.R.I.C.
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Funeral Sessions
A Lazarus Soul
Scene Context: The Westies Ending Credits Song for episode 1
Episode 2: The Houdini (Jul 12, 2026)
Roarke and the Westies hide the body of a dead Italian mobster and stage crimes to cover up the murder before Gotti retaliates; Polk pressures Keenan to dig into Sweeney's Mafia ties, while Bridget uncovers more of Cahill's plot.
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Dropped on My Head (Bonus Track)
Scene Context: The Westies Opening Theme Music
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Tenement Kids
The Boys
Scene Context: Robbing the jewelry store
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One Kiss to Remember
Frank Fafara
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Scene Context: People playing and singing The Passenger song in the bar
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Roadrunner
Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
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Hold My Beer
Firkin
Scene Context: Destroying the Corktown Pub
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Brewing Up a Storm
The Stunning
Scene Context: Episode 2 Closing Credits Music from The Westies
Episode 3: The Starship (Jul 19, 2026)
Sweeney strikes a deal with Castellano: rob a Colombian disco and Flanagan walks free; Bridget seeks counsel about Cahill, while Keenan investigates the killing of a cop in Boston.
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Silverwing
Prairie Dog
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Ring Me Honey
A la Carte
Scene Context: Disco music playig in the night club
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The Runner
Scene Context: Music playing during the fight scene at the dance club
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Student R***
The Flashcubes
Scene Context: Punk music playing while they play pool at the pub.
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Radiation Head
The Models
Scene Context: Drinking and chatting at a pub table.
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Madam I'm a Darlin'
Scene Context: Episode 3 ending credits music from The Westies
Episode 4: Favours and Funerals (Jul 26, 2026)
Roarke clashes with Sweeney over selling stolen cocaine, but Sweeney has his own agenda; as he receives a Hibernian Society award, Gotti orders a hit; Bridget learns Cahill's target is someone from her past; Keenan struggles to help his son.
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Of Nettles and Roses
Cinder Well
Scene Context: Music playing during Pat Murph's burial scene.
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Back Home (Acoustic)
Finny McConnell
Scene Context: Music playing in the pub, right after the burial.
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Dark Road
Christopher
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Being Alive
FitnessGlo
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Scene Context: Eamon Sweeney (J.K. Simmons) receiving an award and giving a speech / Music continues to play during the end credits.
Episode 5: A Right Rose Tree (Aug 2, 2026)
Sweeney lets Roarke sell cocaine only if he sources it himself, putting him in Gotti's crosshairs as Gotti suspects the Westies are defying Castellano; Bridget helps Cahill secure explosives for their IRA plot; Polk pressures Keenan to wear a wire.
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Sweet Poison
Iron Force
Scene Context: At the bar, Jimmy discusses his involvement in cocaine trafficking.
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The Message (feat. Melle Mel & Duke Bootee)
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Scene Context: Jimmy initiates a cocaine transaction with Leon inside the vehicle.
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Slide Away
The Dream Syndicate
Scene Context: Bridget and Brendan negotiate the purchase of Semtex with Randall at a bar.
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Snortin' Whiskey
Pat Travers Band
Scene Context: In the kitchen, Jimmy's crew prepared cocaine for distribution.
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Pullin' Teeth (feat. Kevin Rheault)
The Scratch
Scene Context: Episode 5 Closing Credits from The Westies
Episode 6: Rad Tad (Aug 9, 2026)
Roarke gets a risky loan from Ruby Stein to fund a cocaine deal with a silver-spooned hotshot from downtown, only for the deal to implode; Keenan targets an older Westie to pressure Sweeney, while Bridget and the IRA cell move on Colonel Markham.
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Personality Crisis
New York Dolls
Scene Context: Jimmy enters the bar.
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Fightin' Society
Loosely Tight
Scene Context: Glenn confronts Eamon regarding threats made against his son and involving Dukey.
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Ti voglio come sei
Ricky Boris
Scene Context: Tad appeals to Gotti following their cocaine test.
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Go Dig My Grave
Scene Context: Glenn attacks Dukey in a back alley, inflicting severe physical abuse.
Episode 7: A Boy Made of Trouble (Aug 16, 2026)
Tensions between Sweeney and Roarke erupt when one of the Westies is busted; Keenan uses the case to pressure Sweeney and earn Polk's trust; Flanagan's personal life unravels; Bridget pushes deeper into her mission as Cahill's motives blur.
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Hog of the Road
Z-Cars
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N.Y. Stars
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Big Money
Liquid Blue
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There She Is
Johnny Amoroso
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Restrictions
Finchley Boys
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Run to Me
ICE
Episode 8: The Irish Goodbye (Aug 23, 2026)
Season Finale: Roarke and Sweeney's fallout splits the Westies, pitting old guard against young; Bridget pushes ahead with the mission but faces shattering truths; Polk increases pressure on Sweeney and Gotti, while Keenan wrestles with guilt.
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Living In the City
The Boys
Scene Context: Jimmy and Mickey debate at Ray's bar about the appropriate time to execute Sweeney.
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On the Waterfront
The Saints
Scene Context: Jimmy, Mickey, and the crew at Ray's bar prepare for Sweeney's men and then evacuate all patrons.
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My Boyfriend's Back
The Angels
Scene Context: Jimmy, Mickey, and their crew engage in a shootout at the bar.
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Baby Boomerang
Scene Context: At the crew's hideout, Mickey forces Eddie to ingest pills against his will.
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Longshot (feat. The Scratch)
Scene Context: Jimmy and Mickey raise their glasses in the boss's office to celebrate their new assignment as the end credits begin.
The Westies Season 1 Trailer Songs
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Eye for an Eye
The Rumjacks
The Westies (MGM+ 2026 Series) Trailer Music
Mark Isham's atmospheric score works alongside these high-energy punk tracks to capture the escalating violence of the storyline. By blending traditional Irish elements—like Lankum's rendition of "The Wild Rover"—with mid-century jazz standards from Dizzy Gillespie ("Bang Bang"), the soundtrack mirrors the clash of cultures and generations within the New York underworld. The resulting music guide offers a cohesive representation of the series' dark and rebellious tone.
Main Cast
- J.K. Simmons Eamon Sweeney
- Titus Welliver Glenn Keenan
- Tom Brittney James 'Jimmy' Roarke
- Stanley Morgan Mickey Flanagan
- Sarah Bolger Bridget Walsh
- Jessica Frances Dukes Agent Birdie Polk
- Hamish Allan-Headley John Gotti
- Vincent Walsh Eddie Breen
- Allen Leech Brendan Cahill
- Hilary McCormack Erin Malone
Official Trailer
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode
| Episode | Song Title | Artist |
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| E1 | The Wild Rover | Lankum |
| E1 | Dropped on My Head (Bonus Track) | Dropkick Murphys |
| E1 | Serenata e' Piscatore | Giorgio Consolini |
| E1 | What I Like About You | The Romantics |
| E1 | In the End | The Cranberries |
| E1 | H.O.O.D | Kneecap |
| E1 | Fairlies | Grian Chatten |
| E1 | Just For One Night | Steve Starlust |
| E1 | Dr. Funk | Ray Dean, Les Vegas |
| E1 | Come Te Non C'È Nessuno | Rita Pavone |
| E1 | Waiting | E.R.I.C. |
| E1 | Funeral Sessions | A Lazarus Soul |
| E2 | Dropped on My Head (Bonus Track) | Dropkick Murphys |
| E2 | Bang Bang | Dizzy Gillespie |
| E2 | Tenement Kids | The Boys |
| E2 | One Kiss to Remember | Frank Fafara |
| E2 | The Passenger | Iggy Pop |
| E2 | Roadrunner | Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers |
| E2 | Hold My Beer | Firkin |
| E2 | Brewing Up a Storm | The Stunning |
| E3 | Silverwing | Prairie Dog |
| E3 | Ring Me Honey | A la Carte |
| E3 | The Runner | The Three Degrees |
| E3 | Student R*** | The Flashcubes |
| E3 | Boys in the Better Land | Fontaines D.C. |
| E3 | Radiation Head | The Models |
| E3 | Madam I'm a Darlin' | The Mary Wallopers |
| E4 | Of Nettles and Roses | Cinder Well |
| E4 | Back Home (Acoustic) | Finny McConnell |
| E4 | Dark Road | Christopher |
| E4 | Being Alive | FitnessGlo |
| E4 | House of the Rising Sun | Sinéad O'Connor |
| E5 | Sweet Poison | Iron Force |
| E5 | The Message (feat. Melle Mel & Duke Bootee) | Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five |
| E5 | Slide Away | The Dream Syndicate |
| E5 | Snortin' Whiskey | Pat Travers Band |
| E5 | Pullin' Teeth (feat. Kevin Rheault) | The Scratch |
| E6 | Personality Crisis | New York Dolls |
| E6 | Fightin' Society | Loosely Tight |
| E6 | Ti voglio come sei | Ricky Boris |
| E6 | Go Dig My Grave | Lankum |
| E7 | Hog of the Road | Z-Cars |
| E7 | N.Y. Stars | Lou Reed |
| E7 | Big Money | Liquid Blue |
| E7 | There She Is | Johnny Amoroso |
| E7 | Restrictions | Finchley Boys |
| E7 | Run to Me | ICE |
| E8 | Living In the City | The Boys |
| E8 | On the Waterfront | The Saints |
| E8 | My Boyfriend's Back | The Angels |
| E8 | Baby Boomerang | T. Rex |
| E8 | Longshot (feat. The Scratch) | Dropkick Murphys |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for The Westies: Season 1?
The score for The Westies: Season 1 was composed by Mark Isham.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for The Westies: Season 1?
There are 53 songs featured in the soundtrack for The Westies: Season 1. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of The Westies: Season 1?
The main genres for The Westies: Season 1 include Drama, Crime.
How many seasons does The Westies have?
The TV show The Westies currently has 1 season.
What is the song that plays during the end credits of Episode 6 of the series The Westies? Part of the lyrics is: Keep your back up against the wall, hey Standing on ground we won't back down We march into the night Storms roll in, the hate begins but we're rising to survive The dark within, the terrible sin So we strike with all our might
Hello Rupert, We haven't been able to identify the name of this song yet.






Community Q&A
Rupert says:
What is the song that plays during the end credits of Episode 6 of the series The Westies? Part of the lyrics is: Keep your back up against the wall, hey Standing on ground we won't back down We march into the night Storms roll in, the hate begins but we're rising to survive The dark within, the terrible sin So we strike with all our might
SeekerTune says:
Hello Rupert, We haven't been able to identify the name of this song yet.