Keaton Simons

Keaton Simons is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter whose career is defined by a high degree of technical skill blended with a rootsy, blues-rock aesthetic. Emerging from the Los Angeles scene in the early 2000s, Simons quickly gained attention for his 'old soul' vocal delivery and his ability to serve as a musical director for diverse acts ranging from Snoop Dogg to Chris Cornell.

His education at The Evergreen State College, where he studied ethnomusicology and classical composition, informs a sophisticated harmonic language that elevates his music above standard adult alternative fare. Simons is a prolific sync artist, with his work appearing in dozens of high-profile television dramas, which has cemented his reputation for creating emotionally resonant, cinematic arrangements. Critically, he is viewed as a 'musician's musician,' respected for his ability to play almost every instrument on his records while maintaining a cohesive, soulful identity. His transition to his own independent label, Best Revenge Records, allowed for a more uncompromising approach to his blues-soul fusion, as heard on the 2013 standout Beautiful Pain.