Michael Kepko
Levittown,PA
Summary
Professional Musician with extensive studio and performance experience with a deep groundwork in songwriting, production and sound design. Self-motivated with dedication and proven to work independently and collaboratively. Thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Business-minded and personable in consistently maintaining excellent communication and building productive relationships with diverse professionals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Songwriter & Producer
Cracker Crumbs LLC
01.2015 - Current
- Composed and produced songs for artists landing on FM Radio, magazine outlets such as Alternative Press and idobi Radio, and Spotify curated playlists surpassing over 1 million streams on Spotify independently
- Wrote and produced songs respectively featuring recording artists Felly, Bradley Walden of Emarosa, Hailey Haus, Carousel Kings, Lauren Salvo and Daddex
- Non-exclusive Independent contractor for "DuoTone Audio", "Singing Serpent" and "California Music" for sync
- Composed and produced for Maaco's 2024 national TV campaign, "The Uh-Oh's 2.0 Pop Punk"
- Specializing in Pop, Rock, Orchestral and Sync with their respective sub-genres
Artist & Performer
Civil Youth
10.2012 - 07.2018
- Directed North American operations P.K.A. Civil Youth, from starting point of management to booking agent through marketing and sales of music as well as songwriter, producer and performer
- Toured North America playing in over 130+ cities across 31 states
- National promo campaign on U.S. cable such as Good Morning Arizona and cataloged four singles onto iHeartMedia's Radio 104.5FM with consistent, daily spins
- Acquired exclusive music premier as well as full page write up with one of the largest music magazines in the world, Alternative Press
- Opened for artists such as Twenty One Pilots, Awolnation, Grouplove, Capital Cities, Phantogram, Tonight Alive, Silverstein, & The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Blink-182, A Day to Remember and All Time Low
- Performed in Van's Final Warped Tour
- Acquired sync with Journey'z U.S. Shoe Stores as well as international music placements in stores across the U.K. like Landrover, Diesel, The Body Shop, T.K.Maxx and many more
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MASkills
- Songwriting and Production
- Multi-instrumentalist
- Studio Recording and Engineering
- Writing for Orchestra, Trailers, TV & Film
- Sound Design and Foley
- Arranging Music
- Editing and Post-Production
- Extensive Performance Background
- Management and Booking Agent
- Social Media Promotion
- Merchandising Strategies
- Marketing
Websites
Timeline
Music Songwriter & Producer
Cracker Crumbs LLC
01.2015 - Current
Artist & Performer
Civil Youth
10.2012 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Berklee College of Music
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