Equal parts producer and composer, SON LUX (aka Ryan Lott) bridges an unusual gap between old-world music theory and next-level experimentation. Meditative but heaving with energy, "Lanterns" finds a peculiar congruency between futuristic soul and ancient sentiment. Driving orchestral electronica ("Lost It To Trying", "No Crimes") is placed alongside creepy minimalism ("Pyre"), often starkly juxtaposing densely layered arrangements with Lott's fragile voice. In recent past SON LUX has gained notoriety both for his S/S/S project (with SUFJAN STEVENS and SERENGETI), and from being named NPR's "Best New Artist of the Year". His third full-length album, and his first for Joyful Noise (KISHI BASHI, SEBADOH, etc.), positions SON LUX at the helm of an impressive ensemble of instrumentalists and singers, including Chris Thile (THE PUNCH BROTHERS), Peter Silberman (THE ANTLERS), DM STITH, LILY & MADELEINE, Darren King (MUTEMATH), Ieva Berberian (GEM CLUB) and yMusic (DIRTY PROJECTORS, BON IVER).