Son Lux releases “We Are Rising” at Public Assembly on June 28

Son Lux must have experienced profound loss. It is clear from "All The Right Things," the single off his sophomore album We Are Rising. "It’s not your fault/no it doesn’t have to be," he repeats over and over, as if to convince whoever he’s addressing that he’s taking the blame, which judging by the haunting atmosphere of the track, is a heavy cross to bear. Reminiscent of The Shins, Autolux and perhaps some early Of Montreal (that underwater-y vocal effect especially), Son Lux presents a dreamy and melodic soundscape, all the more impressive for its recording time (only a month) and the fact that NPR was tracking his every move. We Are Rising was released June 14th, and Son Lux will be hitting Public Assembly on June 28 with his album release show. – allison levin