Steven Mertens

Steven Mertens (nicknamed as Relax27) is an American alternative rock musician and producer with whom Lana Del Rey was in a relationship with before the release of her first studio album Lana Del Ray. He produced some of the earliest versions of songs from this album and various unreleased tracks.

Work with Lana Del Rey

Songs from No Kung Fu (2007):

• "Jump" — Production role: Producer.
• "Mermaid Motel" — Production role: Producer.

Songs from The Phenomena of Lizzy Grant (2007):

• "Pawn Shop Blues" — Production role: Producer. 

Songs from Lana Del Ray (2010):

• "Kill Kill" — Production role: Producer (demo version).
• "Queen of the Gas Station" — Production role: Producer (demo version).
• "Brite Lites" — Production role: Producer (demo version).
• "Put Me in a Movie" — Production role: Producer ("Ruby" demo version).

Songs currently unreleased (2007–2010):

• "Let My Hair Down" — Production role: Producer.
• "Never Let Me Go" — Production role: Songwriter, Producer.
• "Pin Up Galore" — Production role: Producer ("Roller Dirby" demo version).
• "Trash Magic" — Production role: Producer.
• "Wayamaya" — Production role: Producer.
• "When I'm with You" — Production role: Songwriter.