Jerskin Fendrix
Jerskin Fendrix | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | c. 1995 (age 28–29) |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | untitled (recs) |
Joscelin Dent-Pooley[1][2][3] (born c. 1995),[4] known professionally as Jerskin Fendrix, is an English musician currently[when?] signed to untitled (recs). He is often associated with the music scene surrounding The Windmill pub in Brixton, alongside bands such as Black Midi and Black Country, New Road.[2][3][5][6]
Background
Born Joscelin Dent-Pooley, he grew up in Shropshire and attended the University of Cambridge.[4]
Career
In 2018, he wrote the score for a performance of the play Ubu Roi by Alfred Jarry at the Victoria and Albert Museum.[7]
In December 2018, he collaborated with Black Midi on the song 'Ice Cream', which appeared on a charity Christmas compilation, created by Brixton musicians.[8]
In 2020, he released the album Winterreise which was critically acclaimed.[5][6][9][10][11][12]
In 2023, it was announced that he had composed the score for the upcoming film Poor Things directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.[13]
His score for Poor Things won the 2023 Georges Delerue Award for Best Soundtrack/Sound Design during the 50th edition of Film Fest Gent[14] and was subsequently given a nomination for Best Original Score at the 96th Academy Awards.
Musical style
The Quietus described Fendrix's style as 'electro punk' and 'ultra-modern pop'.[5] He sings in a baritone voice and his voice has been compared to those of Nick Cave and Lou Reed.[1]
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Work(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | 2024 | Best Original Score | Poor Things | Pending | [15] |
| Astra Film and Creative Arts Awards | 2024 | Best Score | Nominated | [16] | |
| Chicago Film Critics Association | 2023 | Best Original Score | Nominated | [17] | |
| Ghent International Film Festival | 2023 | Best Original Music | Won | [18] | |
| Golden Globe Awards | 2024 | Best Original Score | Nominated | [19][20] | |
| Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association | 2023 | Best Original Score | Nominated | [21] [22] |
References
- ^ a b "Jerskin Fendrix makes music driven by artistic curiosity and enamoured by the absurd". Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Biblical weird pop and some honesty about privilege, this is Jerskin Fendrix". Loud and Quiet. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ a b ""I Just Don't Churn Out Shit" - Jerskin Fendrix interview". The Quietus. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ a b Greiving, Tim (15 December 2023). "'Poor Things' composer Jerskin Fendrix finds there are no lines to cross for this score". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ a b c "Jerskin Fendrix Winterreise". The Quietus. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Jerskin Fendrix - Winterreise". DIY. 16 April 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ Mark Fisher (4 September 2018). "Ubu review – Jarry's classic writhes its way into purgatory". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ Patrick Clarke. "LISTEN: Black Midi & Jerskin Fendrix Collab For Xmas Album". The Quietus. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "Album Review: Jerskin Fendrix – Winterreise". Beats per Minute. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "Jerskin Fendrix Winterreise". Loud and Quiet. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "JERSKIN FENDRIX – WINTERREISE – (UNTITLED (RECS))". God is in the TV. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "Albums: Laura Marling, Ed O'Brien, Jerskin Fendrix and Ron Sexsmith". Irish News. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "'Poor Things': Why Jerskin Fendrix and Yorgos Lanthimos are the perfect pairing". Far Out. 23 June 2023.
- ^ "'Official Competition Winners'". www.filmfestival.be. 2023.
- ^ "The 96th Academy Awards". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Anderson, Erik (7 December 2023). "'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' Lead Hollywood Creative Alliance (HCA) Astra Awards Nominations". Awards Watch. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ Tallarico, Brian (8 December 2023). "Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer, Poor Things Lead CFCA Nominations". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ Aerts, Ruben (21 September 2023). "Film Fest Gent verwelkomt 25 unieke kortfilms, Fien Troch en 'Poor things'". De Standaard (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ "Watch The Golden Globe Nominations Livestream". Deadline. 11 December 2023.
- ^ Horton, Adrian (7 January 2024). "Golden Globes 2024: the full list of winners". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (9 December 2023). "The 2023 Washington DC Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) Nominations". Next Best Picture. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (10 December 2023). "The 2023 Washington DC Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) Winners". Next Best Picture. Retrieved 10 December 2023.