I’m Geno Lenardo, a songwriter, recording artist, engineer and producer from the Chicago area. My love of music began early, listening to the Beatles and Rolling Stones with my older siblings, and I studied formally at the Chicago Academy for the Arts before earning a degree in Music Production, Engineering and Composition from Berklee College of Music. My career started behind the console at Chicago Trax Recording, where I connected with the Wax Trax/Industrial scene and worked with ministry’s Al Jourgensen and Paul Barker during the sessions for Psalm 69. From touring with Chemlab and writing for their releases, to helping shape Filter’s Title of Record and later launching Device with David Draiman, I’ve worn many hats across rock, industrial, film scoring and game music. I’ve scored documentaries and independent films, contributed songs to soundtrack campaigns like Underworld: Awakening and I, Frankenstein, and helped bring Cyberpunk 2077 to life with original music. Today you can hear my work on Peppermint (Netflix) and in CD Projekt RED’s Cyberpunk 2077; I’m always collaborating with artists to push creative boundaries.…

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I’m Geno Lenardo, a songwriter, recording artist, engineer and producer from the Chicago area. My love of music began early, listening to the Beatles and Rolling Stones with my older siblings, and I studied formally at the Chicago Academy for the Arts before earning a degree in Music Production, Engineering and Composition from Berklee College of Music. My career started behind the console at Chicago Trax Recording, where I connected with the Wax Trax/Industrial scene and worked with ministry’s Al Jourgensen and Paul Barker during the sessions for Psalm 69. From touring with Chemlab and writing for their releases, to helping shape Filter’s Title of Record and later launching Device with David Draiman, I’ve worn many hats across rock, industrial, film scoring and game music. I’ve scored documentaries and independent films, contributed songs to soundtrack campaigns like Underworld: Awakening and I, Frankenstein, and helped bring Cyberpunk 2077 to life with original music. Today you can hear my work on Peppermint (Netflix) and in CD Projekt RED’s Cyberpunk 2077; I’m always collaborating with artists to push creative boundaries.…

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I’m Geno Lenardo, a songwriter, recording artist, engineer and producer from the Chicago area. My love of music began early, listening to the Beatles and Rolling Stones with my older siblings, and I studied formally at the Chicago Academy for the Arts before earning a degree in Music Production, Engineering and Composition from Berklee College of Music. My career started behind the console at Chicago Trax Recording, where I connected with the Wax Trax/Industrial scene and worked with ministry’s Al Jourgensen and Paul Barker during the sessions for Psalm 69.

From touring with Chemlab and writing for their releases, to helping shape Filter’s Title of Record and later launching Device with David Draiman, I’ve worn many hats across rock, industrial, film scoring and game music. I’ve scored documentaries and independent films, contributed songs to soundtrack campaigns like Underworld: Awakening and I, Frankenstein, and helped bring Cyberpunk 2077 to life with original music. Today you can hear my work on Peppermint (Netflix) and in CD Projekt RED’s Cyberpunk 2077; I’m always collaborating with artists to push creative boundaries.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Touring Musician at Chemlab
December 31, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Toured the US and Canada, playing over 500 shows; contributed to Chemlab releases including Chemical Halo-Bruised Regeneration (1994) and East Side Militia (1995); wrote songs for Chemlab's material.
Founder / Songwriter / Producer at South Of Earth
January 1, 2002 - November 19, 2025
Created South Of Earth and began auditioning singers, expanding songwriting and production work.
Songwriter / Producer at Device
April 1, 2013 - April 1, 2013
Collaborated with David Draiman to form Device; helped develop over twenty tracks; fourteen tracks were mixed for release; debut single 'Villify' topped Modern Rock Radio charts and the album followed.
Composer / Songwriter at Lakeshore Records / Desert Bayou (Documentary)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Scored a feature-length documentary 'Desert Bayou' and contributed music for other projects; later contributed to film soundtracks including 'Underworld: Awakening' and related projects.
Composer / Songwriter at Underworld: Awakening (Lakeshore Records)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Wrote original songs for the soundtrack; collaborated with multiple vocalists; three tracks were selected for release.
Film Composer / Songwriter at I, Frankenstein (Lakeshore Records)
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Featured as a songwriter on the soundtrack for the film.
Music Contributor at Sharknado 3 (Lakeshore Records)
January 1, 2015 - November 19, 2025
Contributed a song to the Sharknado 3 soundtrack.
Guitarist / Composer at Chemlab
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
Toured with Chemlab from 1992 to 1995, performing over 500 shows across the US and Canada; wrote songs and arrangements for Chemical Halo-Bruised Regeneration (1994) and East Side Militia (1995).
Founder / Producer at South Of Earth
September 1, 2002 - Present
Created South Of Earth; auditioned singers; co-wrote and produced material, including collaborations that led to writing for Apocalyptica; built a network of artists.
Songwriter / Co-writer at Underworld: Awakening Soundtrack (Lakeshore Records)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Wrote original songs for the Underworld: Awakening soundtrack; collaborators included Pete Loeffler, David Draiman, Stella Katsoudas, and Lacey Strum; three tracks released.
Songwriter / Co-writer at Device
March 1, 2012 - April 1, 2013
Co-writer and producer on Device; began in March 2012, completed over twenty tracks; first single Villify reached number 1 at Modern Rock in March 2013; album released April 2013.
Songwriter / Composer at I, Frankenstein (soundtrack)
September 1, 2013 - Present
Featured songwriter on the I, Frankenstein soundtrack through Lakeshore Records; collaboration with multiple artists.
Composer / Score at Wednesday (Graphic Novel) / Sharknado 3
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Co-writer/score for John Bergin’s Wednesday; contributed a song for Sharknado 3 soundtrack (Lakeshore Records).
Composer at Peppermint (Film)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Original musical contributions for the film Peppermint (Jennifer Garner), released on Netflix.
Guitarist / Band Member at Chemlab
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1995
Toured US/Canada (over 500 shows, 1992-1995); contributed songs and arrangements to Chemical Halo-Bruised Regeneration (1994) and East Side Militia (1995).
Guitarist / Bassist / Programmer at FILTER
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999
Joined FILTER; tracked bass, guitars and programming; contributed songs 'It’s Gonna Kill Me' and 'Skinny'; co-produced Title Of Record; toured extensively following the release.
Songwriter / Composer at Lakeshore Records (Underworld: Awakening)
January 1, 2010 - Present
Wrote original songs for the Underworld: Awakening soundtrack; collaborated with Pete Loeffler, Stella Katsoudas, Lacey Strum; three tracks released.
Co-Founder / Producer / Songwriter at Device
March 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Co-founded Device with David Draiman; wrote and produced numerous tracks; first single 'Villify' hit Modern Rock Radio; album released spring 2013.
Composer / Songwriter at Lakeshore Records (I, Frankenstein)
January 1, 2013 - Present
Wrote songs for the I, Frankenstein soundtrack.
Composer / Songwriter at Lakeshore Records (Wednesday / Sharknado 3)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Co-wrote score for John Bergin’s 'Wednesday' and contributed a song for Sharknado 3 soundtrack.
Composer / Songwriter at Lakeshore Records (Peppermint)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Contributed music to Jennifer Garner's Peppermint (Netflix).
Composer / Songwriter at CD Projekt Red
January 1, 2020 - Present
Contributed to the soundtrack of Cyberpunk 2077.
Touring Musician at Chemlab
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1995
Joined Chemlab during the recording of their material; toured the US and Canada, performing 500+ shows from 1992 to 1995; contributed to their releases Chemical Halo-Bruised Regeneration (1994) and East Side Militia (1995).
Guitarist / Bassist / Songwriter / Co-Producer at Filter
January 1, 1995 - November 1, 2002
Joined Filter to contribute bass, guitars and programming; wrote songs including It's Gonna Kill Me and Skinny; co-produced Title of Record; toured behind the album for two years; the record achieved platinum status and the band later built Abyssinian Sons Studios.
Songwriter / Producer at Device
March 1, 2012 - April 1, 2013
Collaborated with David Draiman to form Device; began in March 2012 and by June 2013 had assembled over twenty tracks; the debut single Villify topped Modern Rock Radio; the album released in early 2013.
Composer / Songwriter at Lakeshore Records / Underworld: Awakening
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Wrote original songs for the soundtrack of Underworld: Awakening; collaborated with multiple vocalists (Pete Loeffler, Stella Katsoudas, Lacey Strum) on tracks such as You Won’t See The Light, Killer and a Queen, and Heavy Prey.
Composer / Songwriter at Lakeshore Records / I, Frankenstein
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Wrote songs for the I, Frankenstein soundtrack, contributing to the film’s musical identity.
Composer / Songwriter at Lakeshore Records / Sharknado 3
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Contributed a song to the Sharknado 3 soundtrack.
Composer / Songwriter at Lakeshore Records / Peppermint (Netflix)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Contributed original songs to the film Peppermint; soundtrack currently available on Netflix.
Composer / Music Supervisor at CD Projekt RED
January 1, 2019 - Present
Contributed music to the video game Cyberpunk 2077; involved in soundtrack development and track creation for the game's release.

Education

Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991
High School at LaLumiere High School
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
Program in Music/Arts at The Chicago Academy for the Arts
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
High School Diploma at The Chicago Academy for the Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
Bachelor of Music (Music Production, Engineering and Composition) at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991
High School Coursework at LaLumiere High School
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
Composition Studies at Chicago Academy for the Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
Bachelor of Music in Music Production, Engineering & Composition at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991
High School at LaLumiere High School
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026
Music Study / Composition at Chicago Academy for the Arts
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026
Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991

Qualifications

Bachelor of Music in Music Production, Engineering & Composition
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Gaming, Education
    paper Underworld Awakening (film) official soundtrack album

    I wrote, performed all instruments and mixed 3 songs for the soundtrack.“Heavy Prey” feat.Lacey Sturm of FLYLEAF and “You Won’t See The Light” feat Ryan T Hope and Killer and a Queen fast. Stella Katsoudas.

    paper FILTER- Title of Record

    As lead guitarist and co songwriter in the band I wrote, performed and produced this record. Adding programming and sound design throughout.I did the worldwide tour in support of the record and played around 250 shows across the globe as well as multiple late night appearances on Conan 2x,David Letterman,Jay Leno, MTV UK,Much Music Canada,and Canal Plus France as well as one of the last Top Of The Pops shows in London.

    paper FILTER- The Amalgamutt

    As lead guitarist and co songwriter of the band I performed, recorded,produced this record.I did extensive drum programming and sound design as well. I toured in support of it as well.