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Alexander Seaver (born March 20, 1988), known professionally as Mako, is an American songwriter, music producer, composer, and DJ based in Los Angeles. Initially debuting as a duo with Logan Light, Mako rose to prominence in the electronic dance music scene with chart-topping tracks such as "Smoke Filled Room" from the debut studio album ''
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'' (2017). Following Light’s departure in 2017, Seaver transitioned into composing and producing for
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, contributing to the
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-winning animated series ''
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'' and several ''League of Legends'' World Championship anthems. His second studio album, ''Fable'' (2021), featured streaming hits such as "Breathe" and "Murder", further showcasing his unique fusion of classical training and contemporary production. Seaver’s career highlights include writing and producing " Legends Never Die" (2017), the platinum-certified ''League of Legends'' World Championship anthem featuring Against the Current and
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, as well as subsequent anthems like "Rise" with
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from 2018 ''League of Legends'' World Championship, and "Gods" (2023) featuring
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. In addition to his contributions to the ''League of Legends'' soundscape, Seaver played a pivotal role in the music team for ''Arcane'',
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's record-breaking animated series inspired by the game's universe. The ''Arcane'' Season 1 soundtrack featured collaborations with artists such as
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, earning widespread acclaim and solidifying Seaver's reputation as a versatile composer and producer. The show received universal acclaim and earned Seaver his first primetime Emmy nomination. For Arcane Season 2, Seaver expanded his role as executive music producer, curating a larger and more diverse soundtrack with contributions from artists such as
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of
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, alongside his own featured track.


Career


2011: Formation of Mako

Before an introduction was made, the two artists spent their early life progressing musically in different worlds. Both members' fathers were paired as roommates at
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and they are good friends. Logan Light, who was part of Mako, went to
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in New York City before heading for the
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. He attended the university, majored in communications and graduated in 2011. While his parents were reluctant to accept his career choice (of DJing), they eventually lent Light some money so that he could buy DJ equipment such as
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to play at parties. His career blew up when he started to book gigs and associate with world-known DJs like Above & Beyond and
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. Within only several years, Light had opened for some of dance music's biggest international acts, including Tiesto and
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. Seaver attended
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on full scholarship as musician. Having played with some of the world's elite classical artists in the most storied of venues, he knew he was destined for an unusual path. Upon graduating school in New York City, Seaver moved to Los Angeles after being selected for the
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scholarship workshop for scoring music to film and television. He is also a singer-songwriter and regularly contributes vocals to Mako's songs. Mako was formed after the 2011 Electric Daisy Carnival when Light invited to Seaver to "witness his world". Light spoke of Seaver in an interview, saying "Thankfully, Alex has the brain of a musical genius. He hates when I say this, but he probably is the most talented musical person I've ever met. And none of what we do would be possible without him. I mean he's the brain of it all, and I'm lucky to be along for the ride.
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is his world, and every once in a while I add my two cents and he says, 'Oh that's smart,' but that's his cup of tea, not mine." Since their start, Mako has built a working relationship with
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, quickly finding themselves in studio with some of EDM's top artists such as
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,
Sander van Doorn Sander Ketelaars (; born 28 February 1979), better known by his stage name Sander van Doorn () or the initials SvD, is a Dutch electro house DJ and record producer from Eindhoven. Background Sander van Doorn began his recording career in 20 ...
, R3hab,
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and many others. Mako's first label release, "Into the Light" featuring
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was released on Dutch label
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. It reached number 3 on the
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Top 100 chart in one week and remained in the top 5 for over two weeks.


2013–2015: Debut single with Sander van Doorn

On May 13, 2013, Mako released their debut single with
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and
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titled "Into the Light" featuring Mariana Bell. An official music video was uploaded on
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' YouTube channel nine days later. On December 16, 2013, they released "Beam" as a single which was mixed by
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. An official music video for the song was uploaded by
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' YouTube channel three days later. On August 12, 2014, they released a single titled "Our Story" along with an official music video on YouTube uploaded by
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. A remixes EP of the song was also released. On February 24, 2015, they released " I Won't Let You Walk Away" featuring
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. An official music video was uploaded on the same day. On August 14, 2015, they released "Smoke Filled Room" as a single via Ultra Records. Later, they released a remixes' single of the song along with an acoustic version and two more remixes. An official music video of the song was uploaded by Ultra Records' YouTube channel five months later. An official music video for the acoustic version was also released by Ultra Records. Mako featured in
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's song titled " Children of the Wild". A music video was uploaded on Steve Angello's YouTube channel.


2016–2018: ''Hourglass'' and the departure of Light

On April 21, 2016, "Into The Sunset" was released as a single on YouTube. On October 25, 2016, Mako announced that their debut upcoming album, "Hourglass". On November 19, 2016, they released the single "Let Go Of The Wheel". On December 9, 2016, they released their debut studio album, ''Hourglass'' via Ultra Records. On March 6, 2017, Light shared a handwritten note that stated he would be taking a break from touring with Mako during 2017, leaving Seaver as a solo act (with a backing back) on their tour that year. Light began business school at
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in the fall of 2018. At some point during the year after the announcement, Mako officially became a solo act, with Seaver releasing "Breathe" in December as a solo artist. In an interview on January 26, 2018, Alex Seaver discussed the details of Logan Light leaving the group. "What actually happened was he was in law school for the last couple years, killed it, passed the bar, and then got a huge offer at an amazing firm. The dynamic between us was so different than most people. I actually made all the music, all the way back from 'Beam' until now, and then he would meet me on weekends and be kind of the leader of the DJ set. So he would prepare the set, I would write all the music, and then at almost the right moment, his life took off in a different direction while I started making other stuff other than dance music." On February 13, 2018, a collaboration between
Kill the Noise Jacob Stanczak, known professionally as Kill the Noise, is an American DJ and record producer from Rochester, New York. His collaboration with Skrillex, Fatman Scoop and Michael Angelakos, "Recess (song), Recess", entered the UK Singles Chart at ...
,
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and Mako, titled "
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", was released as single via Proximity. The song was initially leaked in the
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community by fans who revealed the link to the then-unreleased version of the song that was published on Mako's YouTube channel.


2020: Release of ''Fable'' and musical evolution

In December 2020, Seaver released his sophomore album, ''Fable''. This 11-track album marked a significant evolution in his musical style, blending elements of indie, pop, and electronic music to create a distinctive sound. ''Fable'' features a mix of previously released singles and new compositions, including tracks like “Parable,” “Coyote,” “Peregrine,” and “Murder”. Critics praised ''Fable'' for its emotive depth and innovative fusion of musical genres. The album was described as a “pivotal moment in Mako’s career,” reflecting his creative exploration and personal growth as an artist.


2021–present: ''Arcane'' and debut as composer

In 2021, Seaver made his debut as a composer and music producer for ''
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'',
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's critically acclaimed animated series based on the video game ''
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''. Seaver played a pivotal role as co-composer and songwriter for the series' first season, blending orchestral elements with electronic and alternative music to create a soundtrack praised for its depth and alignment with the show's emotional tone. In 2024, Seaver stepped into the role of executive music producer for the second season of the series, overseeing the creative integration of custom compositions into the series' narrative. His work involved collaborating with
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and a range of iconic artists to ensure that the music complemented the visual storytelling, solidifying ''Arcane''s reputation for its immersive soundscape. Seaver's contributions have been described as groundbreaking, with ''Arcane''s soundtrack receiving widespread acclaim for its ability to bridge the gap between animation and cinematic scoring. In March 2025, Seaver produced a song to featured in the upcoming Netflix series "
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", titled "Afterlife", performed by
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, he also involved composition with
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's
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, this marks his first time to release under Netflix label.


Discography


Studio albums


Singles


As lead artist


As featured artist


Remixes


Production credits


References


Notes

* A Did not enter the Ultratop 50, but peaked on the Dance Bubbling Under chart.


Sources


External links

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