Simon Victor Linsteadt is a composer, producer, and singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles. His musical passions encompass American folk, classical, pop, and beyond. Most recently he has been composing for This American Life on NPR, writing chamber music, and writing material for a 2026 solo album. In the past several years he has written music or film/tv, branded content, and performance art. As a singer-songwriter he has released five albums and several EPs, and toured extensively as front man of the band Steep Ravine (2013 to 2017) performing at such venues as The Fillmore, The Great American Music Hall, and The Freight and Salvage.