Jerskin Fendrix | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Joscelin Dent-Pooley c. 1995 (age 30–31) |
| Genres | Experimental pop,classical |
| Years active | 2018 (2018)–present |
| Labels | untitled (recs) |
Joscelin Dent-Pooley (bornc. 1995),[1] professionally known asJerskin Fendrix, is an English composer and musician. He is best known for composing the scores to the feature films,Poor Things (2023),Kinds of Kindness (2024) andBugonia (2025) – all of which where were directed byYorgos Lanthimos.
In addition to his soundtrack work, Fendrix has released two solo studio albums,Winterreise (2020) andOnce Upon a Time in Shropshire (2025),[2] alongside one live album,Live at Cafe OTO (2021).
Joscelin Dent-Pooley was raised nearMarket Drayton in theWest Midlands.[2] Growing up, he listened to a wide variety of music and learned to play violin and piano. He attendedAdams' Grammar School inNewport and graduated fromCambridge University with a degree in classical music.[2]
In 2018, Fendrix wrote the "appropriately abrasive"[3] score for a performance of the playUbu Roi byAlfred Jarry at theVictoria and Albert Museum.[4]
In December 2018, he collaborated withBlack Midi on the song "Ice Cream", which appeared on a charity Christmas compilation, created by Brixton musicians.[5] He released his debut, the critically acclaimed experimental pop albumWinterreise, in 2020.[6]
Universal Music Publishing Group signed Fendrix in July 2024.[7]
DirectorYorgos Lanthimos commissioned Fendrix to writethe score for his filmPoor Things after hearingWinterreise. It was the first film score Fendrix composed. Among other awards, the score was nominated forBest Original Score at the96th Academy Awards.[8] Fendrix again collaborated with Lanthimos in composing his 2024 filmKinds of Kindness and his 2025 filmBugonia.[9] Fendrix made cameo appearances inPoor Things andKinds of Kindness.
In 2025, Fendrix announced his upcoming second studio album,Once Upon a Time in Shropshire, marking his return to original music composition following his success in film scoring.[10]
| Title | Details |
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| Winterreise | Release date: 17 April 2020 |
| Once Upon A Time... In Shropshire | Release date: 10 October 2025 |
| Title | Details |
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| Poor Things | Release date: December 8, 2023 |
| Kinds of Kindness | Release date: June 21, 2024 |
| Bugonia | Release date: October 31, 2025 |
| Title | Details |
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| Live at Cafe OTO | Release date: March 17, 2021 |
| Song | Details |
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| "Manhattan" | Release date: February 1, 2018 Director: Bart Price |
| "Swamp" | Release date: July 1, 2018 Director: Bart Price |
| "Black Hair" | Release date: November 27, 2019 Director: Liam Noonan |
| "A Star is Born" | Release date: February 19, 2020 Director: Bart Price |
| "Oh God" | Release date: March 25, 2020 Director: Jerskin Fendrix |
| "Onigiri" | Release date: June 24, 2020 Director: James Ogram |
| "Beth's Farm" | Release date: July 29, 2025 Director: Yorgos Lanthimos |
| "Together Again" | Release date: September 5, 2025 Director: James Ogram |
The Quietus described Fendrix's style as 'electro punk' and 'ultra-modern pop'.[11] Abaritone, he has been compared toNick Cave andLou Reed.[12]
 | This section needs to beupdated. The reason given is:Missing some Poor Things awards and Winterreise awards. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.(December 2024) |
| Award | Year | Category | Work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Academy Awards | 2024 | Best Original Score | Poor Things | Nominated | [13] |
| 2026 | Bugonia | Pending | [14] | ||
| Astra Film and Creative Arts Awards | 2024 | Best Score | Poor Things | Nominated | [15] |
| Chicago Film Critics Association | 2023 | Best Original Score | Nominated | [16] | |
| Ghent International Film Festival | 2023 | Best Original Music | Won | [17] | |
| Golden Globe Awards | 2024 | Best Original Score | Nominated | [18][19] | |
| Ivor Novello Awards | 2024 | Best Original Film Score | Nominated | [20] | |
| Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association | 2023 | Best Original Score | Nominated | [21] [22] |