J Ryan Kern is a Los Angeles-based composer and multi-instrumentalist who crafts textural, vintage-inspired soundscapes and scores that are both emotive and contemplative. While continuing his professional career as an orchestrator for NBC’s The Voice and playing arenas around the world with artists like LP and Carlie Hanson, JRK has scored independent feature films and released self-produced music aimed at conveying sincere emotions and providing a space for thoughtful, nuanced ideas. Look for his original score in the upcoming feature film The Dogbite Murders in 2025.
Honored to receive Best Original Score at the 2025 IFS L.A. Film Festival for The Dog Bite Murders, a period drama/western based on a true story with a textural and thematic score that reflects themes of regret, justice, and emotional reckoning. (Public announcement April 25)