Hulu’s buzziest comedy of the summer is here — and it sounds as sharp as its script. Alice and Steve, the six-episode British “wrong-com” starring Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement, dropped all episodes simultaneously on June 8, 2026, arriving on Hulu in the United States and Disney+ internationally. Created by Sophie Goodhart and directed by Tom Kingsley, the series swept the 2026 Canneseries festival before its streaming debut, taking home Best Series, the Special Interpretation Award, and the Student Award — Best Series. Behind the camera on the music side is award-winning British composer Arthur Sharpe, whose score anchors a carefully curated playlist of needle drops spanning classic rock, early-’90s dance, and indie pop. Here’s everything confirmed about the Alice and Steve soundtrack.
Alice and Steve — Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series Title | Alice and Steve |
| Creator / Writer | Sophie Goodhart |
| Director | Tom Kingsley |
| Production Company | Clerkenwell Films |
| Platform (US) | Hulu |
| Platform (UK / International) | Disney+ |
| Series Premiere Date | June 8, 2026 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Composer | Arthur Sharpe |
| Score Album | Not yet announced |
| Score Album Label | TBA |
| Licensed Songs (Confirmed) | 20 (across 6 episodes) |
Alice and Steve Soundtrack Overview
The music of Alice and Steve operates on two tracks: an original dramatic score composed by Arthur Sharpe, and a generous selection of licensed songs that punctuate each episode’s emotional beats. Sharpe’s score — known for blending modern experimental sensibilities with melody-driven orchestral writing — provides the comedic and emotional underpinning of the series, while the needle drops range from classic rock anthems to ’90s dance floor staples and contemporary indie. As of publication, no standalone score album has been announced. The licensed song placements have been confirmed by NME (June 9, 2026) in a complete episode-by-episode breakdown.
Editorial Note: No official score album release or tracklist for Arthur Sharpe’s original music has been announced as of June 10, 2026. This article covers all confirmed needle drops in full and will be updated if a score album is released.
Who Composed the Alice and Steve Soundtrack?
The original score for Alice and Steve was composed by Arthur Sharpe, as confirmed by Film Music Reporter on June 5, 2026. Sharpe is one of Britain’s most decorated television composers, and his appointment is no surprise given his history with director Tom Kingsley — the two have collaborated before on the BBC1 comedy Ghosts (2019).
About Arthur Sharpe
Arthur Sharpe began his career writing music for Cambridge Footlights productions while studying at Edinburgh University, including the sketch show Grow Up, which ran at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He went on to co-score the BIFA-nominated feature The Darkest Universe (2016) and scored the BAFTA-nominated Black Pond (2011).
His breakout on the awards circuit came with Channel 4’s dark comedy-drama Flowers (2016–2018), for which he won the RTS Award for Best Original Score for the first series and received an Ivor Novello nomination for the second.
His profile rose significantly with HBO/Sky Atlantic’s Landscapers (2021), a true crime drama starring Olivia Colman and David Thewlis. The score earned him the 2022 BAFTA for Best Original Music, his first Ivor Novello Award for Best Television Soundtrack, and a nomination for the IFMCA Breakthrough Composer of the Year award. He followed that with the Victorian biopic The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021), for which he incorporated a theremin, musical saw, and mellotron with chamber ensemble — earning an ASCAP London Music Award and a second nomination on the BAFTA longlist.
In 2024, Sharpe won his second Ivor Novello Award for Best Television Soundtrack for the BBC1 series The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies (2023). His most recent major credit before Alice and Steve was Prime Target (2025), an Apple TV+ thriller starring Leo Woodall.
His other works include the Scottish crime drama Guilt (2019–2023) and Sharon Horgan’s Women on the Verge (2018).
Arthur Sharpe — Selected Filmography
| Year | Project | Type | Awards / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Black Pond | Film | BAFTA-nominated film |
| 2016–2018 | Flowers | TV (Channel 4) | RTS Award for Best Original Score (Series 1) |
| 2018 | Women on the Verge | TV (BBC) | — |
| 2019 | Ghosts (Series 1) | TV (BBC1) | — |
| 2019–2023 | Guilt | TV (BBC Scotland) | — |
| 2021 | Landscapers | TV (HBO/Sky Atlantic) | BAFTA Best Original Music; Ivor Novello Award |
| 2021 | The Electrical Life of Louis Wain | Film | ASCAP London Music Award |
| 2023 | The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies | TV (BBC1) | Ivor Novello Award (2024) |
| 2025 | Prime Target | TV (Apple TV+) | — |
| 2026 | Alice and Steve | TV (Hulu/Disney+) | — |
Alice and Steve — Licensed Songs / Needle Drops
Alice and Steve features 20 confirmed licensed songs across its six episodes. The complete list below is sourced from NME (June 9, 2026).
Episode 1
| # | Song Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Livin’ Thing” | Electric Light Orchestra |
| 2 | “Alright” | Supergrass |
| 3 | “Rhythm Is A Mystery” | K-Klass |
| 4 | “Don’t Call Me Up (R3HAB Remix)” | Mabel |
| 5 | “Do You Trust Me?” | Blanche |
| 6 | “Blue Skies” | Willie Nelson |
| 7 | “Silver And Sunshine” | Looking Glass |
Episode 2
| # | Song Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “War” | Edwin Starr |
Episode 3
| # | Song Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “The Power Of Love” | Jennifer Rush |
| 2 | “Wide Awake” | Parquet Courts |
| 3 | “Blue Skies” | Willie Nelson |
Episode 4
| # | Song Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “She’s Got A Way” | The Hit Crew |
| 2 | “Oh Shit” | The Pharcyde |
Episode 5
| # | Song Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Archie, Marry Me” | Alvvays |
Episode 6
| # | Song Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “The Best” | Tina Turner |
| 2 | “Where’s Your Head At” | Basement Jaxx |
| 3 | “Desire” | Years & Years |
| 4 | “Bakerman” | Laid Back |
| 5 | “Why Me” | Kris Kristofferson |
| 6 | “Happy Together” | The Turtles |
Source: NME, June 9, 2026. All song placements above are confirmed in-episode uses. Scene-level context for individual placements was not specified in the sourced publication.
Score Highlights
While a formal tracklist for Arthur Sharpe’s original score has not been released, the tonal profile of Alice and Steve points toward the kind of music Sharpe has become known for: dry, character-driven writing that sits somewhere between wit and melancholy. His previous work on British comedies — particularly Flowers and Ghosts — established a reputation for scores that resist obvious comedic underscore, instead giving characters emotional weight. Director Tom Kingsley, who worked with Sharpe on Ghosts, has spoken about the deliberate tonal complexity of Alice and Steve in press materials, describing it as a show that makes you laugh and then immediately unsettles you — exactly the kind of tonal space where Sharpe’s music tends to excel.
The needle drops complement this approach. Episode 1 opens with a burst of upbeat energy — ELO’s “Livin’ Thing” and Supergrass’s “Alright” signal the initial brightness of Alice and Steve’s friendship — before the playlist darkens. Edwin Starr’s “War” in Episode 2 plays the conflict for broad comic value, while the emotional finale in Episode 6 leans hard into sentiment, closing out with Tina Turner’s “The Best” and The Turtles’ “Happy Together” — both of which carry bittersweet irony given the preceding chaos. Basement Jaxx’s “Where’s Your Head At” and Years & Years’ “Desire” bring a contemporary energy to the finale, while Kris Kristofferson’s “Why Me” adds a moment of quiet vulnerability.
Where to Listen to the Alice and Steve Soundtrack?
Alice and Steve is available to stream in full on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ in the UK and internationally. For the music, the licensed songs featured in the series — including tracks by Tina Turner, Supergrass, Basement Jaxx, and Willie Nelson — are available on Spotify and Apple Music via an unofficial fan-curated playlist. No official score album from Arthur Sharpe has been released on streaming platforms as of June 2026. This section will be updated if an official release is confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who composed the Alice and Steve score?
The original score for Alice and Steve was composed by British composer Arthur Sharpe, as confirmed by Film Music Reporter on June 5, 2026. Sharpe previously won a BAFTA for Best Original Music for Landscapers (2021) and two Ivor Novello Awards for Best Television Soundtrack.
2. Has an official Alice and Steve score album been released?
No. As of June 10, 2026, no official score album for Alice and Steve has been announced or released. This article will be updated if a release is confirmed.
3. What songs are featured in Alice and Steve?
The series features 20 confirmed licensed songs across six episodes, including “Livin’ Thing” by Electric Light Orchestra, “Alright” by Supergrass, “War” by Edwin Starr, “The Best” by Tina Turner, “Where’s Your Head At” by Basement Jaxx, and “Desire” by Years & Years, among others. The full episode-by-episode breakdown is listed above.
4. Where can I watch Alice and Steve?
Alice and Steve is available to stream exclusively on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ in the UK and internationally. All six episodes dropped simultaneously on June 8, 2026.
5. How many episodes does Alice and Steve have?
Season 1 of Alice and Steve consists of six episodes, all available on demand from June 8, 2026.
6. What awards has Alice and Steve won?
Prior to its streaming premiere, Alice and Steve won Best Series, the Special Interpretation Award (for its ensemble cast), and the Student Award – Best Series at the 2026 Canneseries festival in April 2026.
7. Has Arthur Sharpe worked with Alice and Steve director Tom Kingsley before?
Yes. Arthur Sharpe and Tom Kingsley previously collaborated on Ghosts (BBC1, 2019), the popular ensemble comedy series. Alice and Steve marks their second project together.