| Jerskin Fendrix | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joscelin Dent-Pooley |
| Born | c. 1995 (age 28–29) |
| Genres | Experimental pop, Classical |
| Years active | 2018 (2018)–present |
| Labels | untitled (recs) |
Joscelin Dent-Pooley (born c. 1995), professionally known as Jerskin Fendrix, is an English composer and musician. The composer of the score for the 2023 film Poor Things, his debut solo album, Winterreise, was released in 2020.
Early life and education
Joscelin Dent-Pooley was raised near Market Drayton in the West Midlands. Growing up, he listened to a wide variety of music and learned to play violin and piano. He attended Adams' Grammar School in Newport and graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in classical music.
Career
In 2018, Fendrix wrote the "appropriately abrasive" score for a performance of the play Ubu Roi by Alfred Jarry at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
In December 2018, he collaborated with Black Midi on the song "Ice Cream", which appeared on a charity Christmas compilation, created by Brixton musicians. He released his debut, the critically acclaimed experimental pop album Winterreise, in 2020.
Director Yorgos Lanthimos commissioned Fendrix to write the score for Poor Things after hearing Winterreise. It was the first film score Fendrix composed. Among other awards, the score was nominated for Best Original Score at the 96th Academy Awards.
In 2024, Fendrix composed the score for Lanthimos' film Kinds of Kindness.
He will compose the score for Lanthimos' upcoming film Bugonia, which is set to release on 7 November 2025.
Musical style
The Quietus described Fendrix's style as 'electro punk' and 'ultra-modern pop'. A baritone, he compares himself to Nick Cave and Lou Reed.
Poor Things awards and nominations
Main article: Poor Things (soundtrack)| Award | Year | Category | Work(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | 2024 | Best Original Score | Poor Things | Nominated | |
| Astra Film and Creative Arts Awards | 2024 | Best Score | Nominated | ||
| Chicago Film Critics Association | 2023 | Best Original Score | Nominated | ||
| Ghent International Film Festival | 2023 | Best Original Music | Won | ||
| Golden Globe Awards | 2024 | Best Original Score | Nominated | ||
| Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association | 2023 | Best Original Score | Nominated |
References
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- Patrick Clarke. "LISTEN: Black Midi & Jerskin Fendrix Collab For Xmas Album". The Quietus. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
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- "Winners of Oscars for Best Original Score: all the nominated soundtracks from the history of the Academy Awards". www.classical-music.com. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- "Jerskin Fendrix Winterreise". The Quietus. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- "Jerskin Fendrix is the product of an artistic curiosity enamoured by the absurd | Interview". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- "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.
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- Neglia, Matt (9 December 2023). "The 2023 Washington DC Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) Nominations". Next Best Picture. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
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