John Dragonetti

John Dragonetti is an American composer, songwriter, and music producer based in Los Angeles, California. He is also a founding member (along with Blake Hazard) of the band The Submarines.

Early life Dragonetti was born in Jackson, MI. His family moved to Egypt, where his father was principal of the American School in Cairo, at age 5. He spent most of his childhood in Dubai, U.A.E before attending boarding school in Nicosia, Cyprus. After high school at TASIS in Cyprus, John moved to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music.

Pop career

Dragonetti played in several bands in Boston, including The British Norberts (later, just The Norberts) and Wadi Trip. The British Norberts released a single in 1987 on the band's Moon Cheese label called "The Russians Are Playing With the Weather." The B-side was "Calling Sherlock Holmes." In 1996, Dragonetti began recording on 4-track cassette under the moniker Jack Drag. These home recordings were released by the Chapel Hill-based label, Hep-Cat. He later signed to A&M Records and released the band’s only major label LP, Dope Box, which was produced by Chris Shaw. Dragonetti released two more self-produced Jack Drag albums, Aviating and The Sun Inside.

In 2006 he formed The Submarines with Blake Hazard. The band toured extensively and released three albums on Nettwerk Records. The group's songs were heavily placed in films, television shows, and commercials such as Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist and Nip/Tuck. Most notably was for Apple’s iPhone ad campaign. The company licensed two songs, "Submarine Symphonika" and "You, Me and the Bourgeoisie" from Honeysuckle Weeks.

Film and television Dragonetti's first film score was for Doug Pray's Surfwise. He has also worked extensively with director Brian Knappenberger, composing the music for The Internet's Own Boy and We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists. Among his television scores are the FX series Married and AMC’s Small Town Security. Dragonetti has also composed music for commercials including Volkswagen, Lexus, and Coca-Cola.

Works

Film and television Source: Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies & the Internet - 2022 Truth and Power - 2016 Baby, Baby, Baby - 2015 Married - 2015 About Scout - 2015 (Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies - 2015 Ice Warriors: USA Sled Hockey - 2014 The Internet's Own Boy - 2014 Frontline - 2012-2013 Freeloaders - 2012 Small Town Security - 2012 We Are Legion - 2012 The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers - 2009-2011 Big Ideas for a Small Planet - 2007-2009 Surfwise - 2007 Number 1 Single - 2006 Father of the Pride - 2004-2005

Producer discography Year Artist Album Label 2014 Dylan Gardner Adventures In Real Time Bingo Masters Records 2011 Chadwick Stokes Simmerkane II Nettwerk Records 2011 The Submarines Love Notes/Letter Bombs Nettwerk Records 2008 The Submarines Honeysuckle Weeks Nettwerk Records 2006 The Submarines Declare a New State! Nettwerk Records 2003 Dear Leader The Good Times are Killing Me Lunch Records

Remixes Title Year Artist(s) Moving to Brussels 2015 Bhi Bhiman Girlfriend 2010 Avril Lavigne Oh, La 2009 Ra Ra Riot Close Your Eyes We Are Blind 2008 Alaska In Winter Hot Pink, Distorted 2006 50 Foot Wave Otherside 2002 Josh Ritter