In its inaugural season, Apple TV+’s The Buccaneers carved out a distinct identity by highlighting women musicians in its soundtrack, featuring tracks such as Taylor Swift’s “Nothing New,” Japanese Breakfast’s “Be Sweet,” Brandi Carlile’s “Broken Horses,” and Bikini Kill’s “Rebel Girl.” Notably, Swift’s “Nothing New” underscores the moment when Nan St. George (Kristine Frøseth) and her friends debut into society, reminiscent of the elegant white dresses and feathers seen in Netflix’s Bridgerton.
As the first season progresses, the soundtrack continues to elevate Nan’s pivotal choices with songs like “Kissing Lessons” by Lucy Dacus, “Cedar” by Gracie Abrams, “Bite the Hand” by boygenius, “Want Want” by Maggie Rogers, and another anthem from Taylor Swift, “Long Live.” Season 2 maintains the focus on predominantly female artists in its soundtrack, including a remix by Chloé Caillet of “North American Scum” featuring Emily Kokal and Miya Folick. Music directors Jennifer Smuckler and Christina Azarian lead the musical curation, while executive music producer Stella Mozgawa collaborates with various artists for tracks featured in the later episodes.
Below is the comprehensive list of songs from The Buccaneers, updated with each week’s episode release:
Episode 1 – “The Duchess of Tintagel”
- “Last Night’s Mascara” by Griff
- “Something to Burn” by Madi Diaz
- “Looking at Me” by Sabrina Carpenter
Episode 2 – “Holy Grail”
- “My Little Secret” by Empress Of
- “I Like Me Better” by Lauv
- “Sexy to Someone” by Clairo
- “Can’t Forget” by Jade Bird
- “Reckless” by St. Vincent
Episode 3 – “Get Her Out”
- “Good Luck Babe” by Chappel Roan
- “What Would We Do” by Emily Kokal
- “Blame” by Du Blonde
- “Serpents” by Sharon Van Etten
Episode 4 – “Ice Cream”
- “Modern Girl” by The Bleachers
- “Worry” by BEKA
- “Superstar” by Hinds
- “Featherweight” by Suki Waterhouse
- “Never The Same” by Jana Diab
- “Killing Time” by Kate Peytavin
Episode 5 – “A Whole Love”
- “Chasing After You” by Kacy Hill
- “Daydream” by The Aces
- “Tired” by beabadobee
- “With the Lights On” by Jensen McRae
- “Lover to Lover” by Florence and the Machine
- “Fly Too Close” by Caroline Kingsbury
Episode 6 – “Every Single Piece Of My Heart”
- “Making It Through” by Angie McMahon
- “I Never Wanted Anything More Than I Wanted You” by Kina Grannis
- “2U” by Emily Kokal
Episode 7 – “All Rise”
- “New York” by St. Vincent
- “Lover” by Taylor Swift
- “Miss You To Death” by Holly Humberstone
- “Burn Alive” by The Last Dinner Party
Episode 8 – “She Knows” (Finale)
- “See Red” by Swim School
- “Waiting” by Alice Boman
- “I Got Heaven” by Mannequin Pussy
- “Let It Happen” by Gracie Abrams
- “Disease” by Lady Gaga
- “I Can’t Imagine” by Sharon Van Etten
- “The Deep Blue Okay” by Self Esteem
