Squeak E. Clean Promotes Matthew Compton to West Coast Creative Director
International creative audio network Squeak E. Clean Studios has promoted Matthew 'Cornbread' Compton from senior composer to West Coast creative director. Matthew joined Squeak E. Clean Studios in 2021 after spending several years on the touring scene performing with various punk bands, extending his expertise and well-tuned pedigree of a musical act to the unique tenor of every narrative required for brand clients. Since joining the team Matthew has created original compositions for brands including Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, Califia Farms, Little Caesars, Starry by PepsiCo’s inaugural campaign, and 'Compton Cowboys' for the Andis Creator Series, as well as agencies including Goodby Silverstein & Partners, McKinney, 72andsunny and VaynerMedia, among others. Along with his branded work, Matthew lends the same expertise and well-trained ear to soundtracks he composed for various feature films and television series including Palm Springs (2020), the MacGruber TV series (2010) as well as the feature film MacGruber (2021), Snatched (2017), and Love, Rosie (2017).
Says Matthew, “It is with immense pride and excitement that I embrace my new role as the West Coast creative director at Squeak E. Clean. As a long-standing member of this family, as a composer, I can't wait to continue creating alongside my exceptionally talented colleagues and forging new relationships while strengthening our bonds with our esteemed partners. I look forward to fostering a collaborative and innovative approach while offering exciting ideas to further enhance the creative endeavours and goals of our esteemed clientele.”
Adds Squeak E. Clean Studios executive creative producer MG, “I’ve known Matthew 'Cornbread' Compton for three years now and it never ceases to amaze me how lucky and grateful I am to be able to work everyday with such an immensely talented composer, music producer, songwriter - and yes - now our well deserved new creative director in Los Angeles. His work in film and TV inspires awe. Matthew has all the intangibles: a passion for hard work combined with taking the initiative at each turn, as well as massive chops across so many genres of music. Add in the utmost professionalism and you’ve got Cornbread. It’s no wonder he is stepping into a leadership role with our LA crew. I couldn’t be more thrilled for him and excited for us to get started on all the projects ahead.”
Prior to his work at Squeak E, Clean Studios, Matthew found himself constantly composing soundtracks to films and media that he was passionate about. He started to collaborate with the musical comedy trio The Lonely Island on tracks for multiple projects including the feature 'Popstar: Never Stop Stopping', produced by Judd-Appatow. Following his excitement for the exploration at the intersection of comedy and pop music, he has continued to expand his artistic horizons across a wide range of commercial and entertainment work. Additionally, Matthew worked as a writer and performer for the critically acclaimed LA-based indie rock band Electric Guest where he wrote and performed with chart-topping bands and artists including Carly Rae Jepsen, Cold War Kids, Portugal The Man, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Cursive, The Pierces, Joyo Velarde and many more.
