Michael Stein is an American composer, musician, and producer best known as a member of the electronic band S U R V I V E. He achieved international recognition alongside Kyle Dixon for composing the score to the Netflix series Stranger Things, creating a distinctive synthesizer-based sound that drew inspiration from classic science fiction and horror cinema. In addition to his work on the series, he has composed music for films, television productions, and video games, establishing himself as a prominent composer in contemporary electronic and screen music.