Alexander Seaver (born March 20, 1988), known professionally as Mako, is an American songwriter, music producer, composer, and DJ based in Los Angeles.
[6] Following Light’s departure in 2017, Seaver transitioned into composing and producing for Riot Games, contributing to the Emmy-winning animated series Arcane and several League of Legends World Championship anthems.
[7] 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.
[9] In addition to his contributions to the League of Legends soundscape, Seaver played a pivotal role in the music team for Arcane, Netflix’s record-breaking animated series inspired by the game’s universe.
The Arcane Season 1 soundtrack featured collaborations with artists such as Sting, Bea Miller, Woodkid, Imagine Dragons, Denzel Curry, and Pusha T, earning widespread acclaim and solidifying Seaver’s reputation as a versatile composer and producer.
[10] 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 Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park, Stromae, Twenty One Pilots, Marcus King, and Stray Kids, alongside his own featured track.
[12] 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 turntables to play at parties.
[13] Upon graduating school in New York City, Seaver moved to Los Angeles after being selected for the ASCAP scholarship workshop for scoring music to film and television.
"[12] Since their start, Mako has built a working relationship with Interscope Records, quickly finding themselves in studio with some of EDM's top artists such as Avicii, Sander van Doorn, R3hab, DubVision and many others.
[27] In 2021, Seaver made his debut as a composer and music producer for Arcane, Netflix's critically acclaimed animated series based on the video game League of Legends.
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.
His work involved collaborating with Riot Games and a range of iconic artists to ensure that the music complemented the visual storytelling, solidifying Arcane's reputation for its immersive soundscape.
[29] 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.