1. Rob Cross
Tone: Cinematic | Soulful | Emotional | Indie-Electrojazz
Use Case: Film/TV underscore, emotional storytelling, reflective ads
Description: Warm, textured instrumentals and vocal works blending analog soul with modern electronic detail — perfect for scenes of motion, discovery, and quiet beauty.
Tone: Cinematic | Soulful | Emotional | Indie-Electrojazz
Use Case: Film/TV underscore, emotional storytelling, reflective ads
Description: Warm, textured instrumentals and vocal works blending analog soul with modern electronic detail — perfect for scenes of motion, discovery, and quiet beauty.
About Rob Cross
Rob Cross creates instrumental and cinematic music that showcases his versatility as a composer, producer, and recording artist. His solo releases span ambient, orchestral, acoustic, electronic, and contemporary styles, blending expressive melodies with rich textures and meticulous production. Free from the boundaries of a single genre, the Rob Cross catalog reflects a lifelong passion for musical exploration and storytelling, with compositions crafted for both focused listening and visual media. These releases highlight Robert's ability to write emotionally resonant music that is equally at home in film, television, advertising, and multimedia projects while demonstrating the depth and range of his artistry as a composer. All releases have been featured on Southern Californias famous tastemaker radio station KCRW and Internationally on NPR, National Public Radio.
2. King Robby
Tone: Funky | Playful | Retro-Futurist | Urban Cool
Use Case: Ads, youth culture, style-driven projects, upbeat scenes
Description: Bouncy, bright, and fun — King Robby brings colorful grooves and laid-back swagger to commercials and series that need energy with heart.
Tone: Funky | Playful | Retro-Futurist | Urban Cool
Use Case: Ads, youth culture, style-driven projects, upbeat scenes
Description: Bouncy, bright, and fun — King Robby brings colorful grooves and laid-back swagger to commercials and series that need energy with heart.
About King Robby
King Robby is Robert Cross's reggae and dub project, inspired by the rich traditions of Jamaican roots reggae while embracing modern production techniques and contemporary songwriting. As producer, composer, arranger, and engineer, Robert combines live instrumentation, vintage dub aesthetics, and immersive sound design to create music that is both authentic and forward-looking. The project's work has received international recognition, including contributing to Each One Dub One, which was honored as Dub Album of the Year by Reggae.fr, reflecting Robert's dedication to producing reggae and dub music of the highest caliber.
3. Weather Pending
Tone: Dreamy | Breezy | Feel-Good | Cinematic Pop
Use Case: Romantic comedies, travel, lifestyle, uplifting ads
Description: Ethereal vocals, breezy grooves, and lush textures — the sunshine cuts through the fog with music that makes everything feel okay.
Tone: Dreamy | Breezy | Feel-Good | Cinematic Pop
Use Case: Romantic comedies, travel, lifestyle, uplifting ads
Description: Ethereal vocals, breezy grooves, and lush textures — the sunshine cuts through the fog with music that makes everything feel okay.
About Weather Pending
Weather Pending is Robert Cross's award-winning alternative rock project, blending melodic songwriting, atmospheric production, and emotionally driven performances. Alongside Jane Oliver (Vocals) and Brian Bloi (Guitar) Weather Pending have been featured on Southern Californias famous tastemaker station KCRW and Internationally on NPR, National Public Radio. As the band's primary songwriter, producer, recording engineer, and multi-instrumentalist, Robert has overseen every stage of the creative process—from composition and arrangement to recording, mixing, and mastering. The band's music has earned critical acclaim and songwriting awards while continuing to resonate with listeners through its timeless melodies, thoughtful lyrics, and meticulously crafted recordings.
Weather Pending is Robert Cross's award-winning alternative rock project, blending melodic songwriting, atmospheric production, and emotionally driven performances. Alongside Jane Oliver (Vocals) and Brian Bloi (Guitar) Weather Pending have been featured on Southern Californias famous tastemaker station KCRW and Internationally on NPR, National Public Radio. As the band's primary songwriter, producer, recording engineer, and multi-instrumentalist, Robert has overseen every stage of the creative process—from composition and arrangement to recording, mixing, and mastering. The band's music has earned critical acclaim and songwriting awards while continuing to resonate with listeners through its timeless melodies, thoughtful lyrics, and meticulously crafted recordings.
4. Deepfried
Tone: Downtempo | Edgy | Experimental | Nocturnal
Use Case: Indie film, moody sequences, edgy brand spots
Description: Hypnotic beats, layered atmospheres, and cinematic tension — Deepfried lives in the hazy space between chillout and suspense.
Tone: Downtempo | Edgy | Experimental | Nocturnal
Use Case: Indie film, moody sequences, edgy brand spots
Description: Hypnotic beats, layered atmospheres, and cinematic tension — Deepfried lives in the hazy space between chillout and suspense.
About Deepfried
Deepfried showcases Robert's passion for improvisation, experimentation, and genre-defying music. Alongside longtime friend and collaborator, Peter Chester, they are drawing influences from funk, jazz, rock, electronic music, and progressive styles, the project serves as a creative laboratory where complex arrangements, innovative production techniques, and expressive musicianship come together. Since meeting in the UC Santa Cruz Electronic Music program, they instantly began a lifelong love for creating music together. Through Deepfried, Robert and Peter explore new sonic landscapes while pushing the boundaries of traditional songwriting and recording.
Deepfried showcases Robert's passion for improvisation, experimentation, and genre-defying music. Alongside longtime friend and collaborator, Peter Chester, they are drawing influences from funk, jazz, rock, electronic music, and progressive styles, the project serves as a creative laboratory where complex arrangements, innovative production techniques, and expressive musicianship come together. Since meeting in the UC Santa Cruz Electronic Music program, they instantly began a lifelong love for creating music together. Through Deepfried, Robert and Peter explore new sonic landscapes while pushing the boundaries of traditional songwriting and recording.
5. Janie Oliver
Tone: Dreamy | Breezy | Feel-Good | Cinematic Pop
Use Case: Romantic comedies, travel, lifestyle, uplifting ads
Description: Ethereal vocals, breezy grooves, and lush textures — the sunshine cuts through the fog with music that makes everything feel okay.
Tone: Dreamy | Breezy | Feel-Good | Cinematic Pop
Use Case: Romantic comedies, travel, lifestyle, uplifting ads
Description: Ethereal vocals, breezy grooves, and lush textures — the sunshine cuts through the fog with music that makes everything feel okay.
About Janie Oliver – Lay Down
Lay Down marked an important milestone in Robert Cross's career as his first full-length album production. Robert met singer-songwriter Janie Oliver through mutual friend Lennox, and the collaboration quickly evolved into an ambitious project that showcased Janie's soulful songwriting and vocal style. A Santa Cruz native and former Miss Santa Cruz, Janie brought a unique artistic perspective to the album, inspiring a production that balanced authenticity with modern sonic textures. Robert produced, arranged, and engineered the record, bringing together live horn players, guitarists, and pianists while seamlessly blending electronic programming with live acoustic drums. The result was a rich, organic sound that combined the energy of live musicianship with the precision and creativity of contemporary music production, laying the foundation for Robert's approach to producing full-length records.
Lay Down marked an important milestone in Robert Cross's career as his first full-length album production. Robert met singer-songwriter Janie Oliver through mutual friend Lennox, and the collaboration quickly evolved into an ambitious project that showcased Janie's soulful songwriting and vocal style. A Santa Cruz native and former Miss Santa Cruz, Janie brought a unique artistic perspective to the album, inspiring a production that balanced authenticity with modern sonic textures. Robert produced, arranged, and engineered the record, bringing together live horn players, guitarists, and pianists while seamlessly blending electronic programming with live acoustic drums. The result was a rich, organic sound that combined the energy of live musicianship with the precision and creativity of contemporary music production, laying the foundation for Robert's approach to producing full-length records.
