Hayes Warner has unveiled the official music video for her single “Baby”, bringing together her musical and acting careers with an appearance from The Shards co-star Kaia Gerber. The track features on FX’s “The Shards Original Soundtrack”, released through Interscope Records, and takes inspiration from the psychological thriller’s 1980s setting.
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Directed by Mikayla LoBasso, the accompanying music video embraces an ’80s-inspired aesthetic, drawing on the atmosphere of the television series. Warner appears alongside Gerber, who plays Susan Reynolds in The Shards, while Warner portrays Debbie Schaffer. Their on-screen connection provides a natural link between the show’s characters and the music accompanying its story.
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Hayes Warner Releases “Baby” From The Shards Soundtrack
“Baby” originally arrived as a single on September 25, 2026, giving listeners an early opportunity to discover Hayes Warner’s contribution to the series before the complete soundtrack became available on October 16, 2026. Running for approximately two minutes and 36 seconds, the track was co-written by Warner, executive producer Leland, producer Mark Schick, Cal Shapiro, and Steph Jones.
The song also has a connection to the series itself, featuring in the seventh episode, “Homecoming Part Two”. Its inclusion helps establish the musical identity of the drama, which draws on the sounds and atmosphere associated with 1980s Los Angeles. Taking that recognisable atmospheric sound and bringing it into a contemporary pop setting, Warner delivers a track that blends nostalgic influences with a distinctly modern production. Emotional and full of meaning, Warner delivers the lyrics with heartfelt vocals that allow listeners to connect with the song, while its infectious pop sound makes sure it stays in their heads long after listening.
The 16-track “The Shards Original Soundtrack” features further original music from Warner and Troye Sivan, alongside contributions from Allie X and an original score composed by Morgan Kibby and David Klotz. Released through Interscope Records, the collection brings together newly created songs and instrumental compositions that complement the series’ storytelling.
Hayes Warner Brings 1980s Style to “Baby” Music Video With Kaia Gerber
Directed by Mikayla LoBasso, the “Baby” music video brings Hayes Warner and Kaia Gerber together in a visual offering that takes inspiration from both the ’80s and ’90s. Rather than following a particularly developed storyline, the video takes a more stripped-back approach, allowing the two women to perform for the camera through a collection of individual clips and shared moments, with Warner taking centre stage for much of the production.
There are some familiar pop culture influences to spot throughout, particularly when Warner and Gerber pose together in a manner reminiscent of Shakira and Rihanna’s “Can’t Remember to Forget You” music video. The playful chemistry between the two also adds to the nostalgic feel, while Warner’s styling in certain scenes brings to mind the blonde-haired actresses who became recognisable faces of the ’90s. With its combination of retro fashion influences, camera-facing performances, and occasional clips of the two stars together, the video offers a relatively uncomplicated visual accompaniment to the single.
Although it doesn’t rely on elaborate production or a particularly substantial narrative, the video gives Hayes Warner another opportunity to showcase her personality and bring her music together with her work on The Shards. The playful nods and references throughout add familiarity and connection, while Warner and Kaia Gerber look stunning together, bringing plenty of star quality to the screen and making up for the visual’s stripped-back approach. Clips from the song’s visualizer are also incorporated into the official music video, with the editing bringing everything together seamlessly to create an ’80s-inspired feel, complete with neon lighting.
Hayes Warner Makes Her Acting Debut in The Shards
The release of the “Baby” music video also continues an important chapter in Hayes Warner’s career, following her acting debut in FX’s The Shards. Developed by Ryan Murphy and based on Bret Easton Ellis’ novel, the psychological thriller takes place in 1980s Los Angeles, following a group of privileged high school students whose seemingly glamorous lives become increasingly complicated.
At the centre of the story is aspiring writer Bret, played by Igby Rigney, a teenager attending an elite Los Angeles prep school whose privileged existence begins to unravel following the arrival of mysterious new student Robert Mallory (Homer Gere). Fascinated by Robert and his mysterious past, Bret finds himself increasingly drawn into his world, while a serial killer known as the Trawler begins targeting teenagers across the city. As fear spreads, the students’ seemingly glamorous surroundings become overshadowed by a much darker reality.
Warner plays Debbie Schaffer, Bret’s girlfriend, appearing alongside Kaia Gerber as Susan Reynolds and Graham Campbell as Thom Wright. Their social circle navigates complicated relationships, romantic entanglements, and the pressures of maintaining their privileged lifestyles, while Robert’s arrival begins to change the dynamics between them. With Debbie’s Hollywood producer father, Terry Schaffer (Wes Bentley), and mother, Liz Schaffer (Evan Rachel Wood), also forming part of the wider story, The Shards explores identity, desire, jealousy, and obsession, blending coming-of-age drama with psychological thriller elements.
Hayes Warner Continues to Build Her Music and Acting Career
Previously named People Magazine’s Artist to Watch, New York-born pop artist Hayes Warner has been developing her musical identity through releases including “Predator” and “Breadcrumbs”, which have accumulated millions of streams. With an energetic live presence, she has also performed at major events including Lollapalooza, continuing to introduce her music to wider audiences.
Now based in Los Angeles, Warner is expanding her creative work into acting following her debut in FX’s The Shards. Balancing her music with her on-screen ambitions, she continues to explore different sides of her artistry, with “Baby” bringing the two worlds together through the series’ soundtrack and its accompanying music video.
“Baby”, by Hayes Warner, is available to download and stream, right now, across all platforms, via Interscope Records.
The official soundtrack to the TV series, The Shards, is also available to download and stream, right now, across all platforms, titled “FX’s ‘The Shards’ Official Soundtrack”, via Interscope Records. The TV series itself is out now and available to watch in the US on Hulu and internationally on Disney+.
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