Simon Victor Linsteadt is a composer, audio/visual artist, and singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. Most recently he has composed over two dozen pieces of music for This American Life. He has composed music for chamber ensemble, film/TV, performance art, and brand narratives for clients including Ray Ban, Meta, and The New York Times. In 2025 Simon created the original music and sound design studio Ionic Order, where he collaborates with creative directors and agencies. 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.