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95th Academy Awards Set for March 12; Lady Gaga and Son Lux Also Nominated
Jan 24, 2023
By Mark Redfern
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
Everything Everywhere All At Once Soundtrack and Film Out April 8
Mar 22, 2022
By Joey Arnone
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
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
By Mark Redfern (with Joey Arnone)
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
Everything Everywhere All At Once Soundtrack and Film Out April 8
Mar 08, 2022
By Joey Arnone
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
Brighter Wounds Out Now via City Slang
Apr 24, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
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
Bones Out Now via Glassnote
Jun 29, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
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
Nov 20-23 in Utrecht, Netherlands
Nov 17, 2014
By Laura Studarus
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
By Laura Studarus
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
By Charles Steinberg
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
By Haydon Spenceley
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
By Charles Steinberg
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
By Jessica Misener
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
