Born in 1986 just outside Philadelphia in southern New Jersey, Steve has been writing and recording music for most of his life. First taking up the drums in elementary school, he added on piano and guitar by the end of high school.

After graduating with a degree in film and television from Syracuse University in 2008, he packed up and headed west with a group of close friends. He continues to live and work in Los Angeles today.

Steve has won multiple ASCAP awards for his music featured in countless popular TV programs. He also releases ambient music on all digital platforms under the name Lucent Lake.