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“Everything Everywhere All At Once” Leads Oscars Nominations; Mitski and David Byrne Nominated

95th Academy Awards Set for March 12; Lady Gaga and Son Lux Also Nominated

Jan 24, 2023

The nominations for the 95th Academy Awards have just been announced in Los Angeles by actors Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams. Everything Everywhere All At Once led with a total of 11 nominations, including Best Picture. Also nominated for the film is the song “This is a Life,” which was performed by Under the Radar favorites Mitski and David Byrne, as well as Son Lux’s score for the film getting a nod. Lady Gaga’s song for Top Gun: Maverick was also nominated. More

Moses Sumney Collaborates With Son Lux for New Song “Fence”

Everything Everywhere All At Once Soundtrack and Film Out April 8

Mar 22, 2022

Moses Sumney has collaborated with Son Lux, the composers of the upcoming A24 film Everything Everywhere All At Once. The resulting song, “Fence,” is out now, and it will be featured on the film’s soundtrack, which is set to release on April 8 alongside the film. More

15 Best Songs of the Week: Spiritualized, Horsegirl, Destroyer, Gruff Rhys, and More

Plus Belle and Sebastian, Sondre Lerche and CHAI, Father John Misty, Tess Parks, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

Mar 11, 2022

Welcome to the tenth Songs of the Week of 2022. It was without a doubt the strongest week for new tracks so far this year. Some of our all time favorite artists put out new songs this week and there were several amazing songs that were seven or eight minutes long. There was much debate on what should make the main list and the best we could narrow it down to was a Top 15. More

Mitski and David Byrne Collaborate With Son Lux for New Song “This Is a Life”

Everything Everywhere All At Once Soundtrack and Film Out April 8

Mar 08, 2022

Mitski and David Byrne have collaborated with Son Lux, the composers of the upcoming A24 film Everything Everywhere All At Once. The resulting song, “This Is a Life,” is out now, and it will be featured on the film’s soundtrack, which is set to release on April 8 alongside the film. More

Son Lux Share Bizarre Video for “The Fool You Need”

Brighter Wounds Out Now via City Slang

Apr 24, 2018

Son Lux (Ryan Lott, Rafiq Bhatia, and Ian Chang) released a new album, Brighter Wounds, back in February via City Slang. Now they have shared a bizarre video for “The Fool You Need.” More

Jun 29, 2015

Son Lux (aka Ryan Lott) released his new album, Bones, via Glassnote last week. Today he’s shared the video for “You Don’t Know Me.” More

Premiere: Son Lux Mixtape (Le Guess Who? Edition)

Nov 20-23 in Utrecht, Netherlands

Nov 17, 2014

Le Guess Who? begins this Thursday. Before we take off for the Netherlands, here’s a new entry in our mixtape series, this time from Son Lux. More

Jan 30, 2014

Newly minted GRAMMY winner Lorde continues to prove that she’s the teenager we all wish we were by covering James Blake and Son Lux. More



Interviews

Apr 20, 2018

The ethos of Son Lux has always been of allowance-absorption. Anything discovered or stumbled upon that perks the ear can be engaged if it enriches the dynamism of the work. Accordingly, flourishes of the myriad genre have flowed in and out of Ryan Lott’s compositions since he began officially making music as Son Lux in 2008. More


Reviews

Jun 07, 2021

Son Lux—the project of Ryan Lott, Rafiq Bhatia, and Ian Chang—have reached the point in their career where their artistic vision is so beautifully honed that it feels as if they can do no wrong. More

Feb 13, 2018

In this modern era of alternative music where true distinction of craft is hard to come by, there’s a certain fearlessness needed in order to reach it. Inconspicuously, singer/composer Ryan Lott, guitarist Rafiq Bhatia, and drummer Ian Chang are following instincts seasoned with study to form an innovative code expressed through Son Lux. More

Jun 10, 2011

Plenty of people listen to NPR, but few take orders from it. Meet, then, young composer Ryan Lott, aka Son Lux, who recorded We are Rising in 28 days as part of All Songs Considered’s double dare to musicians to record and finish an album in the month of February. More