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Composer · Songwriter · Producer

William
Derryberry

Music with character. Stories with a pulse.

Independent composer, songwriter, and producer creating music across rock, Americana, cinematic, and alternative styles. Rooted in strong songwriting, organic instrumentation, and production designed to serve the story.

A little about me

Built around the song.

I've spent years developing my craft as a songwriter and producer, building a catalog that moves comfortably between genres while maintaining a common thread: melody, emotion, and a strong musical identity.

With more than 300 placements across television and international programming, my music has found its way into streaming, lifestyle, reality, news, sports, and entertainment productions. I continue to write and produce independently while connecting with publishers, music libraries, supervisors, and fellow creatives.

I'm always interested in great songs, distinctive sounds, and meaningful creative collaboration.

William outside a roadside diner
Selected placements

Heard on screen.

A selection of television and streaming placements.

Dubai BlingNetflix
Single's InfernoNetflix
Kaulitz & KaulitzNetflix
General HospitalABC
The ConABC
Gut JobHGTV
StyledHGTV
All Girls GarageMotorTrend
Too Hot for GermanyNetflix
Recent work

Different roads. Same instinct.

Three distinct musical directions, each built around a strong identity.

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Southern Fury Folk

Reckless

Gritty, energetic, roots-driven music with outlaw spirit. Southern textures, raw guitars, and driving rhythms.

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Southern Slide

Slide Guitar · Rock · Americana

Slide guitar meets rock and Americana. Big guitars, open-road energy, and instrumental songwriting with a distinctive Southern character.

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Currently in the studio

Opus 1974

A return to the songwriting spirit of another era. Opus 1974 draws inspiration from the melodic sensibilities and warm sonic character of 1970s soft rock, with an acoustic-forward approach and a modern production perspective.

Memorable melodies, rich harmonies, organic instrumentation, and songs that feel familiar without sounding dated. A different creative lane, but one that feels very much like home.

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Let's connect

Good music starts
with a conversation.

I'm always glad to connect with publishers, music supervisors, fellow writers, and people working across the music industry. If something here catches your ear, I'd love to hear from you.

William Derryberry · Composer · Songwriter · Producer

WILL DERRYBERRY //  916-397-6975 // derryberrymusic@gmail.com