Accomplished composer Joel Cadbury, has left an indelible mark across film, documentaries, dance, and stage. Whether his music resonates on the grand scale of the silver screen or captivates audiences on stage and beyond, his distinctive electronic style never fails to capture attention.

For decades, Joel has been the primary songwriter and frontman for the rock band South, releasing their debut album ‘From Here On In’ on James Lavelle’s influential label, Mo’ Wax. Additionally, he is a vital member of the influential musical ensemble UNKLE, contributing as a guitarist and co-writer, and featured artist on albums such as ‘Never, Never Land’, ‘End Titles’, and ‘Where Did the Night Fall?’. Both groups continue to be celebrated for their avant-garde sound and pioneering music production—qualities Joel seamlessly incorporates into his compositions as a versatile composer.

Among Joel’s recent credits is the creation of the original score for the Apple TV+ series STILL UP, as well as for the NBC Universal/BBC comedy-drama series DODGER, exploring the origins of the beloved character The Artful Dodger.

In the realm of documentaries, Joel showcased his talents in the HBO limited series THE WAY DOWN and is currently involved in an upcoming high-end Netflix documentary series.

His earlier scores encompass notable films, including THE KILLER INSIDE ME, a cinematic adaptation of Jim Thompson’s 1950s American noir novel, directed by Michael Winterbottom.

As a crucial collaborator of esteemed British choreographer Wayne McGregor, Joel has crafted music for dance and ballet performances including BORDERLANDS, showcased at the San Francisco Ballet’s 2013 opening gala, and WINGED BULL IN AN ELEPHANT CAGE. Notably, he contributed a soulful electronica score to the fantasy adaptation UNIVERSE: A DARK CRYSTAL ODYSSEY, inspired by Jim Henson’s iconic 1982 film.

Accomplished composer Joel Cadbury, has left an indelible mark across film, documentaries, dance, and stage. Whether his music resonates on the grand scale of the silver screen or captivates audiences on stage and beyond, his distinctive electronic style never fails to capture attention.

For decades, Joel has been the primary songwriter and frontman for the rock band South, releasing their debut album ‘From Here On In’ on James Lavelle’s influential label, Mo’ Wax. Additionally, he is a vital member of the influential musical ensemble UNKLE, contributing as a guitarist and co-writer, and featured artist on albums such as ‘Never, Never Land’, ‘End Titles’, and ‘Where Did the Night Fall?’. Both groups continue to be celebrated for their avant-garde sound and pioneering music production—qualities Joel seamlessly incorporates into his compositions as a versatile composer.

Among Joel’s recent credits is the creation of the original score for the Apple TV+ series STILL UP, as well as for the NBC Universal/BBC comedy-drama series DODGER, exploring the origins of the beloved character The Artful Dodger.

In the realm of documentaries, Joel showcased his talents in the HBO limited series THE WAY DOWN and is currently involved in an upcoming high-end Netflix documentary series.

His earlier scores encompass notable films, including THE KILLER INSIDE ME, a cinematic adaptation of Jim Thompson’s 1950s American noir novel, directed by Michael Winterbottom.

As a crucial collaborator of esteemed British choreographer Wayne McGregor, Joel has crafted music for dance and ballet performances including BORDERLANDS, showcased at the San Francisco Ballet’s 2013 opening gala, and WINGED BULL IN AN ELEPHANT CAGE. Notably, he contributed a soulful electronica score to the fantasy adaptation UNIVERSE: A DARK CRYSTAL ODYSSEY, inspired by Jim Henson’s iconic 1982 film.

Film

2015 – The Emperor’s New Clothes
Directed by Michael Winterbottom
Revolution Films

2012 – Comes A Bright Day
Directed by Simon Aboud
Ipso Facto Films

2012 – Gallop [short film]
Directed by Michael Pearce
Homecorp

2010 – The Killer Inside Me
Directed by Michael Winterbottom
Muse Productions / Revolution Films

2000 – Sexy Beast [additional music as sOuth]
Directed by Jonathan Glazer
Recorded Picture Company / Film Four

TV

2024 – Fertility Fraudster [forthcoming]
Directed by Josh Allott
Curious Films / Netflix

2023 – Still Up
Directed by John Addis
Various Artists / Apple TV+

2022 – Dodger
Directed by Rhys Thomas
NBC Universal / BBC

2021 – The Way Down [additional music]
Directed by Marina Zenovich
Campfire / HBO

2018 – Civilisations
Directed by Ashley Gething, Matthew Hill and Tim Neil
Nutopia / BBC

2016 – Shield 5
Directed by Anthony Wilcox
Hullabaloo Productions

Stage / Dance

2023 – UniVerse: A Dark Crystal Odyssey
Directed by Wayne McGregor
Royal Opera House

2018 – Winged Bull In A Elephant Cage
Directed by Wayne McGregor and Robin Friend
BBC Performance Live

2013 – Borderlands
Directed by Wayne McGregor
San Francisco Ballet

2012 – 2012 London Olympics
Directed by Ravi Deepres and curated by Wayne McGregor
Royal Opera House / International Olympic Gala

Discography

2023 – UniVerse: A Dark Crystal Odyssey
Joel Cadbury

2022 – Without A Home EP
Joel Cadbury
Released by Left Out Records

2022 – Dodger (OST)
Joel Cadbury
Released by NBC Universal

2010 – Where Did The Night Fall
UNKLE
Released by Surrender All

2008 – End Titles… Stories For Film
UNKLE
Released by Surrender All

2008 – You Are Here
sOuth
Released by Young American

2006 – Adventures In The Underground Journey To The Stars
sOuth
Released by Cooking Vinyl

2003 – Never, Never, Land
UNKLE
Released by Mo’Wax

2003 – With The Tides
sOuth
Released by Kinetic Records

2001 – From Here On In
sOuth
Released by Mo’Wax