Syd Butler (born August 15, 1972) is an American musician and co-founder of the indie rock and post-hardcore band Les Savy Fav.

[2] In 1999, Butler launched Frenchkiss Records from an office in New York City's Meatpacking District to release Les Savy Fav’s second album, The Cat and the Cobra.

[citation needed] Butler has also been involved in various musical side projects, including Juiced Elfers with Nicholas Thorburn and Desiderata with Amanda McKaye.

In 2012, he formed the short-term band Office Romance with Les Savy Fav bandmate Seth Jabour and wife Amy Carlson, releasing the I Love The Holidays EP.

[4] Les Savy Fav - Limo Scene (2024) [5] - Patty Lee (2008) [6] The Dodos - Winter (2008) [7] Ex Models - Sex Automata (2008) [8] Nominated for the 76th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards as a member of the 8G Band for Late Night with Seth Meyers (Fred Armisen & Eli Janney for Outstanding Music Direction).