Artist page · 04/07/2026
About
11 albums blending electronic, ambient, indie and rock with limited edition vinyls and soundtrack releases.
Son Lux operates at the intersection of experimental pop, electronic, ambient, and indie rock. Originating in New York since 2008, the band transitioned from a solo endeavor to a trio by 2015 with Bones. Their catalog includes 11 vinyl albums featuring studio albums, soundtrack projects, and limited editions, released primarily on labels like Joyful Noise, City Slang, and Glassnote.
Their sound spans chamber pop, trip hop, and rock, with tracklists often showcasing rich arrangements and experimental production techniques. The vinyl formats include limited editions, colored and transparent pressings, with multiple pressing versions recorded for key releases such as Lanterns (2013) and Brighter Wounds (2018).
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Hollywood Records · 2025
City Slang · 2018
Liberator Music · 2015
Joyful Noise Recordings · 2013
Anticon · 2012
Anticon · 2011
Anticon · 2008Playlist
The tracks that sum up Son Lux's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A 2018 studio album blending experimental electronic and rock, available in several limited edition vinyl pressings with track highlights like "Forty Screams" and "Dream State."
The 2015 album marking Son Lux’s evolution into a trio, combining experimental and post rock styles with physical vinyl editions in the US market.
A significant 2013 album showcasing experimental electronic and rock approaches, with multiple vinyl variants including numbered test pressings in the US.
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Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Son Lux blends electronic, ambient, and indie rock into experimental pop landscapes.— Editorial insight
Founded in New York in 2008, Son Lux started as a solo experimental pop endeavor by Ryan Lott before evolving into a trio.
The band became a trio for the 2015 album Bones, adding drummer Ian Chang and guitarist Rafiq Bhatia to Ryan Lott's project.
Lanterns, hailed for its experimental electronic and rock blend, was released on Joyful Noise with multiple limited vinyl editions, including test pressings.
Brighter Wounds has original and reissue vinyl pressings mainly from UK, Europe & US with catalog number SLANG50140LP appearing on multiple versions.
Their track "This Is a Life" has over 2 million plays highlighting their broad audience reach.— Listening data
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Son Lux releases include LPs in standard, limited edition, colored, and transparent versions, often featuring test pressings and special editions.
Lanterns (2013), Brighter Wounds (2018), and Bones (2015) are among the most sought-after Son Lux vinyl albums, often found in limited edition pressings.
French collectors often find Son Lux vinyl imported from UK, Europe, and US, with Brighter Wounds and Lanterns commonly available via European distributors.
Son Lux blends experimental pop with electronic, ambient, indie rock, chamber pop, and trip-hop elements throughout their albums.
The Son Lux catalog features 11 vinyl albums including studio albums and soundtracks, released mostly between 2011 and 2023.
Yes, Son Lux has created soundtracks such as Everything Everywhere All At Once (2023) and Thunderbolts expected in 2025, available on vinyl.
Notable tracks include "This Is a Life," "Easy," "Lost It To Trying," and "Alternate World," frequently featured on their vinyl albums.
Yes, there are colored vinyls like the white vinyl of Alternate Forms (2023) and transparent vinyl editions, enhancing the collector’s experience.
Transparency
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