The original music created by Canadian singer the Weeknd for the 2023 HBOdrama television series The Idol (which he also created and starred in), consists of six separately released EPs released between June 9, 2023, and July 3, 2023. Originally, the music was set to be released all together on June 30, 2023, as a soundtrack album titled The Idol, Vol. 1 through XO and Republic Records.[1][2] However, it was later announced on June 8, 2023, that EPs containing original songs and instrumentals from the show would be released following or preceding the release of each episode.[3] The overall soundtrack was executively produced by Tesfaye himself,[4] EPs contain guest appearances from Mike Dean, Lily-Rose Depp, Suzanna Son, Future, Moses Sumney, Jennie, Ramsey, Lil Baby, and Troye Sivan.
The Idol Episode 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is an EP featuring music from the first episode of The Idol, "Pop Tarts & Rat Tales". The EP was released on June 9, 2023, and consists of two songs: “World Class Sinner / I'm A Freak” as performed in the show by Lily-Rose Depp, and the show's main theme score, "The Lure", which was composed by Mike Dean and featured vocals from The Weeknd.[3]
The Idol Episode 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is an EP featuring music from the second episode of The Idol, "Double Fantasy". The EP was released on June 12, 2023, and consists of three songs: “Family” performed by Suzanna Son and the Weeknd, the instrumental "Devil's Paradise" composed by Mike Dean, and the pre-released track "Double Fantasy" by the Weeknd featuring American rapper Future.
The Idol Episode 3 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is an EP featuring music from the third episode of The Idol, "Daybreak". The EP was released on June 19, 2023, and consists of three songs: "A Lesser Man" and "Take Me Back", which were both performed by the Weeknd, and "Get It B4", which was performed by Moses Sumney.
The Idol Episode 4 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is an EP featuring music from the fourth episode of The Idol, "Stars Belong to the World". The EP was released on June 23, 2023, and consists of three songs: "One of the Girls" by the Weeknd, Jennie and Lily-Rose Depp; a cover of John Lennon's "Jealous Guy" performed by the Weeknd and "Fill the Void" by the Weeknd, Depp and Ramsey.[11] "One of the Girls" was released as the EP's first single on December 8, 2023.[12]
The Idol Episode 5 Part 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is the first of two EPs featuring music from the fifth episode of The Idol, "Jocelyn Forever". The EP was released receding the premiere of the episode, and consists of two songs: "Like a God" performed by the Weeknd and "False Idols" with The Weeknd, Lil Baby, and Suzanna Son.
The Idol Episode 5 Part 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is the second of two EPs featuring music from the fifth episode of The Idol, "Jocelyn Forever". The EP was released following the premiere of the episode, and consists of three songs: "Dollhouse" performed by the Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, a cover of the George Harrison song "My Sweet Lord" performed by Troye Sivan, and "Crocodile Tears" by Suzanna Son.
