Youth is Sharon Horgan’s new HBO comedy, premiering September 20, 2026, with Horgan starring as Alex alongside Rupert Friend, Sharlene Whyte, Aran Murphy, and Robbie Gee. Ahead of the eight-episode season’s debut, here’s everything confirmed so far about the music behind it.
Youth Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | Youth |
| Network | HBO |
| Streaming Platform | HBO Max |
| Premiere Date | September 20, 2026 |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Creator / Writer | Sharon Horgan |
| Director | Dawn Shadforth |
| Production Company | Merman |
| Composer | Jeff Cardoni |
Youth Soundtrack Overview
Jeff Cardoni has been confirmed as the composer for Youth, HBO’s new eight-episode comedy from Sharon Horgan. No official soundtrack album or score release has been announced yet — the series hasn’t premiered, so this article will be updated once episodes air and any album details surface.
Cardoni’s involvement carries some built-in continuity: he previously scored two other HBO series produced by Youth executive producer Jim Kleverweis — Silicon Valley and The Franchise — giving him an established creative shorthand with the show’s producing team.
Who Composed Youth Soundtrack?
Jeff Cardoni is an American composer known for crossing genres between network comedy, prestige drama, and studio comedy features. He studied classical piano before playing in bands, including a stint as lead guitarist for Warner Bros. act Alien Crime Syndicate, before moving into film scoring and studying conducting and orchestration at UCLA under composers including John Murphy.
He was named ASCAP’s 2019 Television Composer of the Year and has been recognized multiple times since for top network series and most-performed themes and underscore.
Cardoni’s television scoring credits include Silicon Valley, The Kominsky Method, Ghosts, Heels, Ransom Canyon, Cruel Intentions, CSI: Miami, Young Sheldon (for which he wrote the theme song), and the HBO limited series White House Plumbers. His film scores include Just Friends, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Step Up: All In, and Me Time.
Jeff Cardoni Filmography
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Just Friends | Film |
| 2011 | The League (theme song) | TV |
| 2014 | Step Up: All In | Film |
| 2014–2019 | Silicon Valley | TV |
| 2016 | Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates | Film |
| 2018–2021 | The Kominsky Method | TV |
| 2021 | Heels | TV |
| 2021 | Turner & Hooch | TV |
| 2022 | Me Time | Film |
| 2023 | White House Plumbers | TV |
| 2023–2025 | Ghosts | TV |
| 2024 | Ransom Canyon | TV |
| 2024 | Cruel Intentions | TV |
| 2025 | The Franchise | TV |
| 2026 | Youth | TV |
Youth Cast
- Sharon Horgan as Alex
- Rupert Friend as Patrick
- Sharlene Whyte as Sam
- Aran Murphy as Ruari
- Robbie Gee as Frank
FAQs
Who composed the score for HBO’s Youth?
Jeff Cardoni is scoring the series, confirmed via Film Music Reporter on August 27, 2026.
When does Youth premiere?
Youth premieres September 20, 2026, with two episodes airing on HBO, streaming same-day on HBO Max.
How many episodes does Youth have?
The first season runs eight episodes, with new episodes airing weekly on Sundays through the November 1 finale.
Has an official Youth soundtrack album been released?
No. No score album or tracklist has been announced as of this writing.
Has Jeff Cardoni scored other HBO shows before Youth?
Yes. He previously scored Silicon Valley and The Franchise, both produced by Youth executive producer Jim Kleverweis.
Who stars in Youth?
Sharon Horgan leads the cast as Alex, alongside Rupert Friend, Sharlene Whyte, Aran Murphy, and Robbie Gee.
Where can I watch Youth?
Youth airs on HBO and streams on HBO Max starting September 20, 2026.
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