I Saw the TV Glow (2024) Soundtrack: Every Song
I Saw the TV Glow (2024) Soundtrack: Every Song & When It Plays in the movie
In late-90s suburbia, a lonely teenager meets a girl at school who introduces him to a mysterious late-night T.V. show, a vision of a supernatural world pulsing beneath their own. As time goes on, however, questions begin to arise about why the show sometimes seems more real than their own lives. In the pale glow of the television, their view of reality begins to crack.
The soundtrack for I Saw the TV Glow is a key element in crafting the film's nostalgic and surreal atmosphere, featuring a mix of original indie rock songs and glitchy covers. The film's musical landscape is anchored by a haunting lo-fi score composed by indie singer-songwriter Alex G, who previously scored director Jane Schoenbrun's debut feature. Alongside his instrumental work, the soundtrack includes prominent contributions from modern alternative artists, including yeule’s dream-pop cover of "Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl."
Set in the late 1990s, the A24 psychological drama follows Owen (Justice Smith) and Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Paine), two suburban teenagers who find escape from their grim lives through a late-night supernatural television series. The songs reflect the characters' alienation and the blurring lines between their reality and the screen. Key scenes are scored with exclusive tracks like Caroline Polachek’s energetic "Starburned and Unkissed," Snail Mail's cover of "Tonight, Tonight," and Sloppy Jane's "Claw Machine" featuring Phoebe Bridgers.
Soundtrack & Songs List
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Anthems For a Seventeen Year-Old Girl (From "I Saw the TV Glow")
yeule
Scene Context: Owen, a young student, moves through the school hallway on election night.
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If I Could
Jay Som
Scene Context: Owen requests his mother's permission for a sleepover on Saturday night.
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Taper
Maria BC
Scene Context: Maddy expresses that the show feels more realistic than her everyday experiences.
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How Can I Get Out?
Sadurn
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Starburned and Unkissed
Scene Context: Maddy places VHS tapes for Owen to view privately.
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Green
L’Rain
Scene Context: Adult Owen performs his duties during his shift at the local cinema.
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The 90s
Proper.
Scene Context: Owen is at a fast-food drive-thru.
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Big Glow
Bartees Strange
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Moonlight
The Weather Station
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Photograph
Drab Majesty
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Claw Machine
Sloppy Jane , Phoebe Bridgers
Scene Context: Sloppy Jane and Phoebe Bridgers performed a concert at the Double Lunch bar.
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Psychic Wound
King Woman
Scene Context: At a bar, Maddy informs Owen that she resides within the television show.
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Tonight, Tonight
Snail Mail
Scene Context: Owen places a bag of VHS tapes on the floor and examines them.
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Riding Around In The Dark
Florist
Scene Context: Owen questions the validity of Maddy's claims regarding reality.
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Another Season
Frances Quinlan
Scene Context: I SAW THE TV GLOW ending credits music
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Bury
King Woman
Scene Context: Movie closing credits song
I Saw The TV Glow (Original Motion Picture Score)
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Opening Theme from The Pink Opaque
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Election Night
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High School Hallway
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Ice Cream Transformation
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Suburban Drift
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Marco Polo
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Love Theme from The Pink Opaque
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Saturday Night in Maddy’s Basement
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Blue Glow
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TV Burn
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Downed Power Line
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The Double Lunch
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The Final Episode
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Buried Alive
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Planetarium (Outside)
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Planetarium (Inside)
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No One Will Find Us There
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Money Machine
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Box Cutter
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The Fun Center
Jane Schoenbrun uses this music to evoke the specific subcultural feeling of 90s alternative rock while framing it through a modern, queer perspective. The inclusion of heavy, doom-metal elements from King Woman ("Psychic Wound") during a live club sequence contrasts sharply with the delicate indie folk of Florist ("Riding Around In The Dark") and Jay Som. This diverse set of sounds captures the characters' deep sense of longing and the eerie pull of the television screen.
Main Cast
- Justice Smith Owen
- Jack Haven Maddy
- Ian Foreman Young Owen
- Helena Howard Isabel
- Lindsey Jordan Tara
- Danielle Deadwyler Brenda
- Fred Durst Frank
- Conner O'Malley Dave
- Emma Portner Amanda / Mr. Melancholy / Marco / Evil Clown
- Madaline Riley Polo
Official Trailer
Music Team
Soundtrack Crossovers
Related Soundtracks
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in the Movie
| Song Title | Artist | Type |
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| Anthems For a Seventeen Year-Old Girl (From "I Saw the TV Glow") | yeule | Song |
| If I Could | Jay Som | Song |
| Taper | Maria BC | Song |
| How Can I Get Out? | Sadurn | Song |
| Starburned and Unkissed | Caroline Polachek | Song |
| Green | L’Rain | Song |
| The 90s | Proper. | Song |
| Big Glow | Bartees Strange | Song |
| Moonlight | The Weather Station | Song |
| Photograph | Drab Majesty | Song |
| Claw Machine | Sloppy Jane, Phoebe Bridgers | Song |
| Psychic Wound | King Woman | Song |
| Tonight, Tonight | Snail Mail | Song |
| Riding Around In The Dark | Florist | Song |
| Another Season | Frances Quinlan | Song |
| Bury | King Woman | Song |
| Opening Theme from The Pink Opaque | Alex G | Score |
| Election Night | Alex G | Score |
| High School Hallway | Alex G | Score |
| Ice Cream Transformation | Alex G | Score |
| Suburban Drift | Alex G | Score |
| Marco Polo | Alex G | Score |
| Love Theme from The Pink Opaque | Alex G | Score |
| Saturday Night in Maddy’s Basement | Alex G | Score |
| Blue Glow | Alex G | Score |
| TV Burn | Alex G | Score |
| Downed Power Line | Alex G | Score |
| The Double Lunch | Alex G | Score |
| The Final Episode | Alex G | Score |
| Buried Alive | Alex G | Score |
| Planetarium (Outside) | Alex G | Score |
| Planetarium (Inside) | Alex G | Score |
| No One Will Find Us There | Alex G | Score |
| Money Machine | Alex G | Score |
| Box Cutter | Alex G | Score |
| The Fun Center | Alex G | Score |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for I Saw the TV Glow?
The score for I Saw the TV Glow was composed by Alex G.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for I Saw the TV Glow?
There are 36 songs featured in the soundtrack for I Saw the TV Glow. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of I Saw the TV Glow?
The main genres for I Saw the TV Glow include Horror, Drama.