Son Lux frontman Ryan Lott discusses the influences behind the soundtrack for “Marathon,” describing how the music draws from the mood and ideas of Björk and the film “Arrival.” In the interview, Lott frames the score as aiming for a sleek but unsettling atmosphere, pairing clean, futuristic production choices with “menacing” space-themed elements. He links the emotional tone of the soundtrack to the kind of awe and tension associated with sci-fi, and he points to how “Arrival” and Björk’s work shape the balance between beauty and unease. While focusing on the creative sources, the coverage characterizes “Marathon” as a “spooky shooter,” implying that the soundtrack is designed to match the game’s pacing and tension. Overall, the sources present Lott’s explanation as an account of how specific artistic references inform the sonic texture of the “Marathon” music, rather than as a technical breakdown or release announcement.