Lovesick, released internationally under its Spanish title Mal de Amores, is a seven-episode Mexican period drama that premiered on Netflix on September 2, 2026. Based on Ángeles Mastretta’s prize-winning 1996 novel, the series stars Renata Vaca, Juan Pablo Fuentes, and Iván Amozurrutia, with Vaca playing a young woman training to become a doctor during the Mexican Revolution.
The show’s music arrives in two layers. Víctor Hernández Stumpfhauser wrote the original score, while a separate seven-song soundtrack album of new recordings — some original, some reworked classics — was released by Netflix Music the same day the series dropped.
Lovesick (Mal de Amores) Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | Lovesick (Mal de Amores) |
| Directors | Catalina Aguilar Mastretta, Humberto Hinojosa Ozcariz |
| Studio | Netflix |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Series release date | September 2, 2026 |
| Score composer | Víctor Hernández Stumpfhauser |
| Album producer | Camilo Lara |
| Period music supervisor | Annette Fradera |
| Label | Netflix Music, LLC |
| Album release date | September 2, 2026 |
| Total tracks (official album) | 7 |
| Runtime (official album) | 19 minutes |
Lovesick (Mal de Amores) Soundtrack Overview
The official soundtrack album, titled Mal de Amores (Banda Sonora de la Serie de Netflix), is a seven-track compilation credited to various artists. It dropped alongside the series on September 2, 2026, through Netflix Music.
Rather than one composer’s score, the album is built around guest vocalists. Lead actress Renata Vaca sings two of the seven tracks herself, joined by established Mexican and Latin American artists across the rest of the collection.
Netflix has stated that more than 60 musicians contributed to the show’s overall musical identity, spanning both Hernández Stumpfhauser’s underscore and the vocal album. The two strands work together to place the story firmly in early-1900s Mexico.
Who Composed the Lovesick (Mal de Amores) Score?
Víctor Hernández Stumpfhauser composed the original score for Lovesick. Born on April 13, 1980, in Morelia, Michoacán, he is a Mexican pianist and composer who graduated with honors in piano performance from UNAM’s National School of Music.
Hernández Stumpfhauser is an Emmy-nominated composer whose earlier work includes additional music and piano performance on Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Oscar-winning Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014), and orchestration work under Javier Navarrete on the Emmy-winning HBO film Hemingway & Gellhorn. He also scored the Ariel-nominated animated feature Ana y Bruno (2018) and Me Estás Matando Susana (2016), starring Gael García Bernal.
Lovesick marks a returning collaboration for the composer: he has previously written music for director Catalina Aguilar Mastretta’s earlier features, making this series his latest project with her.
Lovesick (Mal de Amores) Official Tracklist
- “Cuando Vuelva a tu Lado” — Elsa y Elmar
- “Estrellita” — Doris Anahí
- “La Llorona” — Gaby Moreno
- “Paloma Negra” — Renata Vaca
- “Inevitable” — Ely Guerra
- “Solo la Noche” — Laura Itandehui
- “Siempre Quiero” — Renata Vaca
Score Highlights
“Paloma Negra” and “La Llorona” are both reinterpretations of well-known traditional Mexican songs, sung here by Renata Vaca and Gaby Moreno respectively as part of the show’s period-set musical identity.
“Cuando Vuelva a tu Lado”, performed by Colombian-born, Mexico-based artist Elsa y Elmar, opens the album with a newly written piece rather than a cover.
Renata Vaca’s two contributions, “Paloma Negra” and “Siempre Quiero,” give the lead actress a direct hand in the show’s musical voice alongside her on-screen role as Emilia Sauri.
Additional Companion Songs
Two more songs tied to Lovesick were released around the premiere but are not part of the official seven-track album: “¿Cuándo Nos Vemos?”, a duet between Vivir Quintana and Lila Downs that serves as the show’s introductory theme, and “Dolerás,” a solo track by Vivir Quintana built around a traditional son and funeral-march structure.
Both artists also make an on-screen appearance in the series, according to Spanish-language entertainment press covering the release.
Composer Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Hemingway & Gellhorn (HBO) | Orchestrator (under Javier Navarrete) |
| 2014 | Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) | Additional music, piano performance |
| 2016 | Me Estás Matando Susana | Composer |
| 2018 | Ana y Bruno | Composer |
| 2026 | Lovesick (Mal de Amores) | Composer |
Where to Listen to the Lovesick (Mal de Amores) Soundtrack?
The official Mal de Amores soundtrack album is streaming now on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, alongside other major digital music services. It’s listed under Netflix Music, LLC, and runs the full seven-track, 19-minute album. The two companion singles by Vivir Quintana and Lila Downs are available separately on the same platforms.
FAQs
Who composed the Lovesick (Mal de Amores) score?
Mexican composer Víctor Hernández Stumpfhauser wrote the original score.
How many songs are on the official soundtrack album?
The official album has seven tracks and runs 19 minutes total.
When was the soundtrack released?
Netflix Music released the album on September 2, 2026, the same day the series premiered.
Which artists appear on the soundtrack?
Elsa y Elmar, Doris Anahí, Gaby Moreno, Renata Vaca, Ely Guerra, and Laura Itandehui all appear on the seven-track album.
Does the lead actress sing on the soundtrack?
Yes. Renata Vaca, who plays Emilia Sauri, performs two of the seven tracks: “Paloma Negra” and “Siempre Quiero.”
Are “Dolerás” and “¿Cuándo Nos Vemos?” on the album?
No. Both songs, performed by Vivir Quintana and Lila Downs, were released alongside the show but sit outside the official seven-track compilation.
Where can I stream the soundtrack?
It’s available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
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