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Maid (2021) Soundtrack Guide

Netflix 8 Drama 2021

In the 2021 Netflix limited series Maid, a young mother named Alex flees an abusive relationship and turns to housecleaning to provide a better life for her daughter. Set against the backdrop of a broken social assistance system and the grueling reality of poverty, the story follows her resilient journey as she navigates homelessness and complex family dynamics while discovering her own voice as a writer.

Maid soundtrack includes a selection of tracks from Sharon Van Etten, Wolf Alice, Elle King, Salt-N-Pepa and others, along with an original score by Chris Stracey and Este Haim. This guide provides the complete list of soundtrack songs along with details on the composers and music supervisors involved in the 2021 Netflix production. For more information on soundtrack songs and track listings, check the series section.

Based on Stephanie Land's memoir, the story follows Alex (Margaret Qualley), a young mother who leaves an abusive relationship and finds work cleaning houses to provide for her daughter. The plot focuses on her struggle with poverty and the complexities of the social welfare system as she attempts to establish a stable life. The musical score and indie-focused tunes throughout the ten episodes reflect the character's internal state and the specific challenges of her situation. These background tracks and acoustic songs emphasize the setting and the emotional developments in the story.

Soundtrack by Episode

Episode 1: Dollar Store (Sep 30, 2021)

Fleeing in the night with Maddy, Alex seeks help from social services and lands a job with Value Maids, only to find her problems are just beginning.

Episode 2: Ponies (Sep 30, 2021)

After a long night on the floor of a ferry terminal with Maddy, Alex finds shelter, but custody issues and an unhappy client push her to the edge.

Episode 3: Sea Glass (Sep 30, 2021)

While navigating the complex government assistance system, Alex wrangles with Sean over Maddy's care and tackles a cleaning job that nearly breaks her.

Episode 4: Cashmere (Sep 30, 2021)

Cleaning Regina's gorgeous house on Thanksgiving, Alex imagines what it would be like to live in such luxury before taking the fantasy a step further.

Episode 5: Thief (Sep 30, 2021)

A job cleaning out the childhood home of a notorious local thief triggers memories for Alex, who also discovers what's causing Maddy's worrying cough.

Episode 6: M (Sep 30, 2021)

Determined to send Maddy to a better preschool, Alex desperately searches for a new place to live, a process complicated by her government benefits.

Episode 7: String Cheese (Sep 30, 2021)

Alex writes about her clients, including a couple living separate lives, as she juggles her tricky housing situation and Paula's fragile mental state.

No songs listed for this episode yet.

Episode 8: Bear Hunt (Sep 30, 2021)

Amid a crushing series of setbacks, Alex explores the possibility of college while dealing with Paula's health crisis and offering Regina a helping hand.

Episode 9: Sky Blue (Sep 30, 2021)

Back at square one, Alex reaches out for a safe harbor and legal lifeline, realizing how much of herself she's lost along the way.

Episode 10: Snaps (Sep 30, 2021)

Gaining strength and support from a creative writing therapy group, Alex fights for her future by facing off with Sean over custody of Maddy.

Created by Molly Smith Metzler, the series features a cast including Andie MacDowell and Nick Robinson, highlighting the family dynamics and social obstacles mentioned in the script. The soundtrack integrates several popular tracks and classic songs, such as "Shoop" by Salt-N-Pepa to support the show's tone. These musical selections and melodic tunes, including pieces by Sharon Van Etten and Wolf Alice, are utilized to enhance the atmosphere of the project. These instrumental pieces and vocal tracks underscore the progression of the leads in this 2021 release.

Main Cast

  • Margaret Qualley Alex Russell
  • Nick Robinson Sean Boyd
  • Andie MacDowell Paula Langley
  • Rylea Nevaeh Whittet Maddy Boyd

Official Trailer

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Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode

Episode Song Title Artist
E1 STARGAZING Travis Scott
E1 Shoop Salt-N-Pepa
E1 Seventeen Sharon Van Etten
E2 Let Go Sharon Van Etten
E2 Ain't No Man The Avett Brothers
E2 Down the Line Night Shop
E2 The Girl from Ipanema Antonio Carlos Jobim
E2 Like a Woman Should Hayley Mary
E3 Always Forever Aquilo
E3 Show Me Some Affection Dave Mason
E3 Bam Bam Sister Nancy
E3 Bringin' It Home Sandy Szigeti
E4 I've Got Plenty To Be Thankful For Bing Crosby
E4 Too Young Phoenix
E4 Up From A Dream HAIM
E4 Something Like Summer Caveboy
E4 Way It Goes Hippo Campus
E5 Full Circle Half Moon Run
E5 I Wrote in Blood Still Corners
E5 Forgiveness (feat. Mike Clark - Suicidal Tendencies) SiX
E5 The Let Go Elle King
E6 Don't Stop Me Now Queen
E6 Now I'm In It HAIM
E6 Dawn Chorus Thom Yorke
E6 Supalonely (Lownely) BENEE
E6 As a Child Michael Gaughan
E6 Shoop Salt-N-Pepa
E8 Break Free SYML
E8 Now I'm In It HAIM
E8 Like This, Anymore Elijah Wolf
E8 The Last Man On Earth Wolf Alice
E9 Leave Like That (feat. Jenn Champion) SYML
E9 Oranges on the Ground Loud Sun
E9 Every Time the Sun Comes Up Sharon Van Etten
E9 Peace Signs Sharon Van Etten
E9 Serpents Sharon Van Etten
E10 Girl SYML
E10 We Get By Mavis Staples, Ben Harper
E10 Let Go Sharon Van Etten
E10 Hello Hello Hello Remi Wolf

Frequently Asked Questions

Who composed the music for Maid?

The score for Maid was composed by Christopher Stracey, Este Haim.

How many songs are in the soundtrack for Maid?

There are 40 songs featured in the soundtrack for Maid. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.

What are the genres of Maid?

The main genres for Maid include Drama.

How many seasons does Maid have?

The TV show Maid currently has 1 season.

SHOW INFO
Supervisors Ann Kline
Network Netflix
External Links IMDb, TMDB