Who We Are
Lyric House is an LA-based sync agency & publishing company specializing in placement for TV, film, trailers, video games and advertisements. We are a team of creatives and innovators, always pushing the limits of the musical spectrum and possibilities.
We are intensely dedicated and passionate about the music we represent and equally passionate about the projects we get to work on. Can you tell we love what we do?
The Team
Jessica Cole
Owner/President
jessica@lyrichouseco.com
Fun Facts About Jess
Where I’m From: Aspen Colorado
Alma Mater: University of Colorado at Denver
Favorite Bands/Artists: Jon Batiste, Jungle, Mitski, Adele, Billie Eilish, The Beatles, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Lord Huron, Black Pumas, The Temptations, Eagles, Etta James, Norah Jones - the list could go on...
Favorite Album: The Beatles “Abbey Road”, Adele “21”, The Fugees “The Score”, Dr Dre “2001”, James Taylor “Sweet Baby James”, Norah Jones “Come Away With Me”, to name a few.
Favorite Movie: The Sandlot, Clueless, Planes Trains and Automobiles, Elf, A League of Their Own
Favorite TV Series: The Office, Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, Trying, Mad Men
Fun Fact: I recorded my first album when I was 14 (no you can’t hear it ;). I also loved musical theatre growing up and performed in many productions. When I wasn’t doing something music related, I was competing in mogul skiing!
Jonathan Lapides
Vice President
jonathan@lyrichouseco.com
Fun Facts About Jon
Where I’m From: Los Angeles, CA
Alma Mater: Colorado University At Denver (CU)
Favorite Bands/Artists: Bob Dylan, Joy Division, The Cure, The Smiths, New Order, The Beatles, Oasis and The Doors
Favorite Album: What’s The Story Morning Glory and Blood On The Tracks
Favorite Movie: Fight Club
Favorite TV Series: Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm
Fun Fact: Biggest New York Yankees fan there is!
Flannery
Johnston
Senior Manager
TV, Film & Advertising
Fun Facts About Flannery
Where I'm From: Bethlehem, PA
Alma Mater: Chapman University
Favorite Artists/Producers: Too difficult to pick just a few, my tastes are constantly changing. I love pop, hip hop, and electronic music.
Favorite Album: Disclosure ‘Settle’, Silk Sonic ‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’, Death Cab For Cutie ‘Transatlanticism’, Kacey Musgraves ‘Golden Hour’, Tame Impala ‘Currents’
Favorite Movies: Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Napoleon Dynamite, Lost in Translation, Good Will Hunting, What We Do In The Shadows
Favorite TV Series: Vanderpump Rules, The Real Housewives, Below Deck, Love Island UK, Game of Thrones, Bojack Horseman, The Office
Fun Fact: I LOVE watching reality TV. I watch everything from Love is Blind to Dancing With The Stars and Masterchef. I’m currently watching every single season of Survivor (all 44 of them).
James Paolano
Creative Manager
Trailer & Promo
james@lyrichouseco.com
Fun Facts About James
Where I’m From: Queensbury, NY
Alma Mater: Berklee College Of Music
Favorite Bands/Artists: Wow, this is tough. Some of my all time favorites have got to be Led Zeppelin, The Notorious B.I.G., and Michael Jackson!
Favorite Album: Malibu by Anderson .Paak, The Ride by Catfish and the Bottleman, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things by Jason Mraz, Continuum by John Mayer, and Off The Wall by Michael Jackson!
Favorite Movie: School Of Rock....Jack Black was made for that role! Step Brothers comes in a close 2nd.
Favorite TV Series: Breaking Bad is definitely my favorite of all time! I also really enjoy True Detective, NCIS, Supernatural, and The Office.
Fun Fact: I have a love for nature and come from the Adirondack State Park in NY. I am also a licensed White Water Rafting guide!
Mike Ortega
Manager
Advertising & Brands
Fun Facts About Mike
Where I'm From: Los Angeles, CA
Alma Mater: UCLA
Favorite Artists/Producers: Kaytranada, Anderson .Paak, Mindchatter, Bon Iver, Chris Stapleton, Ben Böhmer, FKJ, J. Cole, Bon Iver, Kendrick Lamar, Smokey Robinson, Al Green, Zach Bryan, Tame Impala, Alabama Shakes, Mumford & Sons, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Kid Cudi, Flume, Trampled by Turtles, Loyle Carner, Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, Good Charlotte, Don Omar, Gypsy Kings, Arlo Parks, Jungle, Thievery Corporation, Fred again.., Mac Miller, The Temper Trap, Blink-182, Skrillex, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Buena Vista Social Club
Favorite Album: Section.80, 22, A Million, Sound & Color, Good Charlotte, K.I.D.S., Man On The Moon, Un Verano Sin Ti
Favorite Movies: Free Willy, The Fast and the Furious, Shrek, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Birdman, Whiplash, Friday Night Lights, Step Brothers, Mars Attacks, Big Daddy, Gladiator, Dead Poets Society
Favorite TV Series: The Knick, The Bear, Narcos, Hoarders, Storage Wars, Versailles, New Girl, Ted Lasso, Westworld
Fun Fact: I ran the LA Marathon when I was 11 years old and am currently training to complete my 7th.
Madilyn
Montgomery
Music Coordinator
Fun Facts About Madilyn
Where I’m From: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Alma Mater: Belmont University
Favorite Bands/Artists: Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, ABBA, Fleetwood Mac, Miley Cyrus, Madison Cunningham, Stephen Sanchez, Yebba, Lennon Stella, Prince, Lake Street Dive, John Mayer, Emily King, Allen Stone, Little Big Town, Shakey Graves, Lady Gaga, Renee Rap, Harry Styles, Maggie Rogers
Favorite Albums: ‘From A Room: Volume 1 and 2’, ‘Arrival’, ‘Endless Summer Vacation’, ‘By the Way, I Forgive You’, ‘ANTI’, ‘Who Are You Now’, ‘Radius’, ‘Pet Sounds’, ‘Tapestry’, ‘Purple Rain’
Favorite Movie: Young Frankenstein, The Sandlot, Little Women, Ace Ventura, What About Bob?, Devil Wears Prada, School of Rock, Mamma Mia, Mrs. Doubtfire, Harry Potter, Funny Girl, Baby Driver
Favorite TV Series: Gilmore Girls, American Horror Story, Friends, I Love Lucy, Sex In The City, Glee, Gossip Girl, New Girl, Orange Is The New Black
Fun Fact: My dream is to one day have my own mini goat farm and sell my own goat cheese to my neighbors!
Faith Blashé
A&R Coordinator
Fun Facts About Faith
**Where I’m From: **Woodland Hills, CA
Alma Mater: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Favorite Bands/Artists: The Neighbourhood, NCT, SZA, aespa, Bad Suns, SHINee
Favorite Albums: Cherry Bomb The 3rd Mini Album - NCT127, AM - Arctic Monkeys, KAI The First Mini Album EP - KAI, Wiped Out! - The Neighbourhood
Favorite Movie: Zoolander, The Hunger Games, Westside Story
Favorite TV Series: Love Island UK, Black Mirror, Game of Thrones
Fun Fact: I was the president of a dance club in college!
Contact Us.
323-505-6339
3330 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Submissions
Please send download links / streaming links only - No attached MP3's. Please understand we receive a high volume of submissions so be patient with us as we review.
Thank you and we look forward to hearing your music!
Careers/Internships/Mentorships
We’re excited to connect with driven passionate people that want to learn more about the synch licensing and publishing industry. For career, internship, or mentorship opportunities please contact us at careers@lyrichouseco.com
*Please note: The mentorship program does not require school credit or prior experience.