
ABOUT
About Us:
At Waterbury Music + Sound, we compose music, sound designs and mixes for film, television, advertisements, corporate product development and dance. We are a collection of accomplished music producers, composers, singer/songwriters, supervisors, multi-instrumentalists, arrangers and audio engineers. In addition to providing impactful music and sound for all things visual, we are a commercial music production studio and serve artists and agencies from all genres, from all walks of life and from around the world. Whether in the studio or on-location, Waterbury Music + Sound is the architect of your sonic landscape.
Who We Are:
Reid Julius Kruger
producer/composer/multi-instrumentalist/audio engineer
As an artist-in-residence from 1996 to 1999, Reid studied sound recording, post production techniques and electronic music at The Banff Centre for the Arts . Faculty included George Massenburg, Bob Ludwig and Mark Willsher. In 2006, Reid recorded Roy Haynes "Whereas" which was released on Dreyfus Records and nominated for a Grammy the following year. Other career highlights include composing the opening score for the Emmy Award-winning television show, "Natural Heroes," and Sound Designer for the 2015 opera-exhibition, "Wise Blood," based on a story by Flannery O'Connor. With a set design and art installation by Chris Larsen and score and libretto composed by Anthony Gatto, the world premiere came in the Spring of 2015, a co-sponsorship between the Soap Factory and the Walker Art Center.
When he is not working in the studio or on-location, Reid is a professor at Macalester College, teaching Electronic Music, Music and Entrepreneurship as well as all things audio and video in their state-of-the-art Mairs Concert Hall. In addition to recording and performing original scores, songs and compositions, he plays in several bands including: Hover, Waschering Maschine, That's What You Get (TWYG), Imperial Midge, and Artifact Shore. Additionally, Reid enjoys travel, cycling, cats and sunlight.
Mo O’Laughlin
singer-songwriter/visual artist/audio engineer
Apprentice to Reid Kruger since 2022, Mo has learned sound recording and live mixing techniques as well as collaborated on several projects. As a future artist-in-residence at Les Atéliers de Création d’Expression Artistique, Mo will focus on songwriting and developing performance skills.
When when they are not working in the musical world or recording and performing their original compositions, Mo is a charcoal artist, creating works that celebrate the beauty of the human form.
Josh Sundby
video producer/projection artist/visual technologist
With over 25 years of experience in film, television, and motion graphics, Josh Sundby specializes in video production, animation, and immersive design. His work spans feature films and television, combining technical expertise with creative storytelling.
At Waterbury Music, Josh collaborates with Reid Kruger to bring compelling visual content to life, enhancing musical performances and creative projects.
