International music and sound design company The Elements Music has brought Dan Lentaigne on board as head of new business, U.K. She will work closely with London partner/creative director Andy Carroll to develop new business and build on the company’s roster of composers and artists worldwide, Lentaigne began her career in music as a singer/songwriter, releasing her first single with Skint Records at age 17. She went on to get an intensive education in music production working at Metropolis Recording Studios in London where she worked with many notable U.K. producers and artists, including Ian Brown. She also did session work on commercial projects, which eventually led her back into advertising. Lentaigne’s joining The Elements Music is a reunion for her and Carroll. In 2006 she sang a cover of Peggy Lee’s “Fever” and became the voice of the FIFA World Cup for MasterCard. The track was co-produced by Carroll who then brought Lentaigne on to run the advertising side of his music production company at the time, Soundfly. After several productive years there, she took some time out to have a family, and now is back together with Carroll, who joined The Elements Music in 2016 to launch its U.K. branch…..
Oscar and Emmy-Winning Composer Kris Bowers Joins Barking Owl For Advertising, Branded Content
Music, audio post and sonic branding house Barking Owl has taken on exclusive representation of Oscar and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers for advertising and branded content.
Bowers’ recent film scores include The Wild Robot and Bob Marley: One Love, alongside acclaimed past works such as The Color Purple (2023), King Richard and Green Book. His contributions to television are equally impressive, with scores for hit series like Bridgerton, When They See Us, Dear White People, and his Daytime Emmy Award-winning score for The Snowy Day.
In addition to his work as a composer, Bowers is a visionary director. He recently took home the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject for his directorial work on The Last Repair Shop. The emotionally touching short film spotlights four of the people responsible for repairing the musical instruments used by students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The Last Repair Shop reflects the positive influence that musical instruments have on the youngsters who play them, and the adults in the LAUSD free repair service who keep them working and in tune.
Barking Owl CEO Kirkland Alexander Lynch said of Bowers, “His artistry, diversity of style and depth of storytelling bring an unparalleled edge to the work we create for global brands. His presence on our roster reflects our continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound and music in advertising.”
Johanna Cranitch, creative director, Barking Owl, added, “Kris first caught my attention when he released his record ‘Heroes + Misfits’ where he fused together his jazz sensibility with a deeply ingrained aptitude for melody, so beautifully.... Read More