Hayes Warner Released Seriously for The Shards Soundtrack
The song is the latest track released from the official soundtrack for the FX series.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Pop
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Artist Hayes Warner has released the single Seriously via Interscope Records, which serves as a track on the FX series The Shards original soundtrack. The song was written from the perspective of the series character Debbie Schaffer.
Why it matters
The release builds momentum for the full soundtrack as fans continue to engage with the television series. All nine episodes of the show are currently available to stream on Hulu.
The Shards Original Soundtrack contains 16 tracks in total. The series itself consists of 9 episodes which are currently streaming on Hulu.
The players
Hayes Warner
Hayes Warner is an artist and songwriter who performed and co-wrote the track Seriously for the FX series soundtrack.
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is the label that released the new single from the series soundtrack.
FX
FX is the television network that produced The Shards and is releasing the official series soundtrack.
The details
Co-written by Hayes Warner, Cal Shapiro, Leland, and Sarah Hudson, the track was produced by Zhone. It serves as a musical representation of the character Debbie Schaffer within the show.
Timeline
The song Seriously was released on October 9, 2026.
The full The Shards Original Soundtrack is set for release on October 16, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This release follows the pattern established by the FX series The Shards, extending the show's narrative world through original song composition. It reflects the broader Hollywood trend of leveraging original soundtracks to deepen fan engagement with streaming content.
Fans can listen to the new single now on various music streaming platforms. The full soundtrack is currently available for pre-save on Spotify and Apple Music.
The takeaway
The release of Seriously highlights how modern television soundtracks are used to expand character storytelling beyond the screen. Listeners can integrate the track into their personal playlists to get a preview of the upcoming 16-track compilation.
What happens next
The complete The Shards Original Soundtrack is scheduled for release on October 16, 2026.
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More information
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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