Ryan Traster is a Minneapolis-bred, New York-based songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist whose music has touched on everything from folk and indie rock to power pop, psychedelia, and ambient soundscapes. Over the past 15 years, he has released a steady stream of albums, EPs, and singles, drawing from influences like Judee Sill, Leo Kottke, Sonic Youth, and Yo La Tengo. In addition to his solo work, Traster has toured the world as a sideman for acclaimed artists such as Chris Pureka, Brad Byrd, and Brett Newski. His compositions have also found a home in pop culture, serving as the sonic backdrop for numerous moments in 21st-century television.