Son Lux Shares London Throwback Ahead of Thunderbolts Score
The trio revisits Abbey Road session from iconic 2023 UK shoot captured by Alex Kozobolis.
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Throwback Moments
Son Lux this week dropped a throwback photo from London, crediting photographer Alex Kozobolis with the minimalist caption “London 〰️ March 2023”. The sleek shot shows the trio—Ryan Lott, Rafiq Bhatia and Ian Chang—against a moody urban backdrop, stirring anticipation ahead of the July premiere of Marvel’s Thunderbolts. The post pays homage to their time in the UK capital, where the band spent key weeks at the legendary Abbey Road Studios laying down themes for the blockbuster score. Within hours, fans flooded the comments with heart and flame emojis, speculating the throwback could hint at new visual content or an upcoming live stream series.
Who Is Son Lux?
Formed initially as Ryan Lott’s solo project in 2008, Son Lux evolved into a trio in 2013 when multi-instrumentalist Rafiq Bhatia and percussionist Ian Chang joined the lineup. Known for pushing genre boundaries, the band has released five studio albums—from At War with Walls & Mazes (2008) and Lanterns (2013) to tomorrows iii (2022)—earning praise for their fusion of electronic, orchestral and post-rock elements. Their 2015 album Bones blended field recordings, industrial rhythms and haunting vocals, landing on several year-end best-of lists. Alongside multiple EPs and international festival appearances, they collaborated with artists such as Sufjan Stevens and yMusic. They’ve also scored music for short films, commercials and contemporary dance pieces, cementing their reputation as sonic innovators. Their breakthrough into film came with an Oscar nomination for Best Original Score on Everything Everywhere All at Once, showcasing their rhythmic ingenuity and cinematic sensibility on a global stage.
Behind The Abbey Road Sessions
The London throwback ties directly to the band’s recent scoring sessions. In an Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/DJcIpcONhPR/) Son Lux shared behind-the-scenes images from Abbey Road with the London Contemporary Orchestra, led by conductor and orchestrator Hugh Brunt. As the caption notes, “The music of The New Avengers (Thunderbolts*) was brought to life by the efforts of a lot of talented people, and we are so grateful and proud of what we made together and how it tells the story.” The post highlights the precise calibration of vintage Neumann microphones and the orchestra’s “drunker” take on key action cues—an experimental twist that producer-engineer Satoshi Noguchi helped capture on tape.
Scoring Marvel’s Thunderbolts
Marvel’s latest blockbuster ‘Thunderbolts*’ brings together a chaotic crew of rebels, renegades and former assassins – and they’re definitely not The Avengers (https://www.instagram.com/p/DI345h9ukP4/). Under director Jake Schreier’s vision, Son Lux embraced unique percussion approaches—layering processed cymbals and modular synths—alongside lush orchestral swells to mirror the film’s unpredictable tone. NME’s coverage of the Abbey Road visit captured moments of improvisation as Lott, Bhatia and Chang worked with post-production teams to balance grit and grandeur, ensuring each thematic motif synced perfectly with the on-screen action.
From Remedy Ep To The Big Screen
March also marks another milestone in Son Lux’s timeline. On this day in 2017, they released the Remedy EP, a four-track exploration of percussive pulses and layered vocals that deepened their relationship with cinematic texture. Standouts like “Foxglove” and “Team” hinted at the trio’s aptitude for dramatic builds—a skill they have since channeled into high-profile film scoring. Their transition from indie releases to major studio soundtracks underscores a career marked by constant reinvention and a willingness to take creative risks.
Looking Ahead
As Thunderbolts hurtles toward its theatrical debut on July 26, fans can look forward to the official soundtrack dropping digitally and on vinyl later this summer. Son Lux will break down more of the process in an upcoming episode of Score: The Podcast, discussing life as a band operating across New York, Los Angeles and London and the dynamics of collaborating with the London Contemporary Orchestra. Pre-save links are live on their website, and the band is teasing exclusive clips via their official channels: Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. Collector’s edition vinyl will feature exclusive liner notes and unseen Abbey Road stills. The recent Instagram throwback serves not just as a nod to past accomplishments but as a teaser for what’s next—a bold sonic chapter that brings the band’s experimental spirit to new audiences worldwide.
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