Once upon a time – like 10 years ago or so – if you needed a real atmospheric, synth-drenched ’80s-inspired soundtrack, you’d probably call on Chromatics as that vibe was their stock in trade. Of course, with the band no longer existing following the drawn-out drama of Dear Tommy’s non-release and the departure of 3/4 of the band in August 2021, that might not seem like such an option.
But if you’re Montreal games developer Don’t Nod – creators of the acclaimed Life Is Strange series – and are looking for someone to make music for your new game Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, what do you do? You round up those three former Chromatics members.
And so the exciting news for the just-released soundtrack is the first collaborations between Ruth Radelet, Adam Miller, and Nat Walker since 2020’s Faded Now. Both “Dreamers” and “The Wild Unknown” capture that epic, washed out Chromatics spirit, while third song “A Place Like Home” is an instrumental version of “The Wild Unknown”. The rest of the soundtrack contains contributions from Montreal indie rockers Nora Kelly Band and electro duo Milk & Bone.
All three ex-Chromatics commented on the project via their Instagrams, and it sounds as though this release is not the last we will hear of them working together.
This project has been a long time in the making and it’s felt electrifying to be making songs with Ruth and Natty again. I have so much gratitude for all their hard work and dedication to every detail of the music.
@adamcharlesmiller @ Instagram
This project has been years in the making, and I am so happy that the world can finally hear some of the music we created for the soundtrack! It was a pleasure to reunite with @adamcharlesmiller and @nat.walker.music to write these original songs, inspired by the game’s characters and their stories.
@ruthradelet @ Instagram
Throughout my journey in art and music I’ve often drawn sensorial inspiration from hazy, dream-like memories of playing video games in my early childhood years. The feeling of wonder and excitement I get from turning on my drum machine or synth in 2025 is not that different from the feeling I used to get when flipping on the console to continue my quest in Zelda or Yoshi’s Island. Having the opportunity to help shape modern imaginative experiences for new audiences via this medium has been an absolute dream
@nat.walker.music @ instagram
