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The Westies soundtrack features a mix of punk and Irish music
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2026-07-23 17:16   Music   10

The Westies soundtrack features a mix of punk and Irish music

The Westies, a crime drama series created by Chris Brancato and Michael Panes, explores the tensions within New York's Irish-American gang during the early 1980s.The show, available on MGM+, blends period punk, new wave, and disco with music from modern Irish artists.The original score was composed by Mark Isham, while the opening titles feature Dropkick Murphys' 'Dropped on My Head'.The soundtrack includes tracks by Kneecap, Fontaines D.C., Iggy Pop, and The Mary Wallopers, reflecting the show's thematic focus on rebellion and cultural identity.Each episode's soundtrack highlights specific artists, such as Lankum's 'The Wild Rover' in the first episode and Fontaines D.C.'s 'Boys in the Better Land' in the third.The series stars J.K.Simmons, Tom Brittney, and Titus Welliver, with episodes airing weekly until August 23.The soundtrack's eclectic mix underscores the show's exploration of generational conflict and the intersection of music and crime.

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