“This generation’s Trent Reznor” - edm.Com

Nikki Kaelar, better known by his stage name Varien, is a platinum record producer whose musical compositions, recordings, and productions  include credits and releases with Skrillex’s EP Bangarang,  John Wick, Overwatch, 300, The Walking Dead, Fast & Furious, viral TikTok hits, and 300 million Spotify streams released under his Varien project. 

Varien has been attributed to being a true mastermind in the electronic realm, a vanguard in innovation, and a figurehead for both underground electronic producers.  His earliest releases were on Monstercat and OWSLA, and over the years his clients have included Skrillex, Justin Bieber, Activision, Monstercat, Splice, Spinnin' Records, Paris Hilton, Cutting Edge Music, Dreamhack, Hyperx, Output, The Verge, Louis Vuitton, 8dio, JYP, EXO, VIXX, Super Junior, Killstar, Blackcraft Cult, and more.

Varien has been making an impact on the culture of electronic music since his debut ep album hit #1 on iTunes electronic worldwide.

A label founded and curated by Above & Beyond.

www.anjunabeats.com

Contact, remix requests: niklasthal at gmx.ch

"Since the 1990s i`m interested in electronic music. Sequential One`s "Imagination" totally catched me up. Over the years my passion for EDM risen, especially for trance. Different musicstyles often are next to each other, so the way to progressive house isn`t so far - i like that style as well. Better late than never, the decision for djing came at the end of 2012, finally because of my favorite artists - Above & Beyond. In consequence of lots of positive feedback in 2013 i`m developing my show "space odyssey" step by step. In July 2016 a new project started - my second show "lost in psy", as the show-name says in psytrance-style. From 2023, new sets will appear irregular here on soundcloud. Thank you very much for your ongoing listening to my sets. Cheers, pulsar."

Feel free to like, comment and download all sets...

For contact and promos use pulsar@aikq.de

Tour Gigs 2026:
31.01.26 @ Ateliyeah Afterhour, Bienne (CH)
05.02.26 @ Cafete, Reitschule Bern (CH)
07.02.26 TBA Slothurn
12.02.26 @ Playlitt, Bienne (CH)
26.02.26 @ Cubiversum Cloupole, Bienne (CH)
27.02.26 @ Atelieeah, Bienne (CH)
01.-03.08.26 TBA Festival Germany 
03.-10.08.26 @ MoDem Festival (CRO)

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Tour Gigs 2025:
01.02.25 Private Psytech - Bienne (CH)
08.02.25 Club Schlaflos Aarau (CH) CANCELLED
28.02.25 Konfusus Kolektiv- Ghent (Belgium)
04.04.25 Zenon Night Club Schlaflos Aarau
02.05.25 Modular Takeover Kraftwerk, Zürich
09.05.25 Bass DArt Cafeteria, Bern 
08.06.25 MoDem Teaser Mexico City (MEX)
14.06.25 Kafka Tempo @ Coupole Bienne (CH)
28.06.25 Villa Barbarie Jam - BBienne (CH)
18.07.25 Cubex Bday, Ateliyeah, Bienne (CH)
Aug 2025 Modem Festival (Croatia)
27.09.25 Ateliyeah Jubiyeah, Bienne (CH)
17.10.25  Kafka Tempo Night Schlaflos, Aarau
25.10.25 Private Party Bienne (CH)
07.11.25  Extra Crispy, Bristol (UK)
22.11.25 Area 51 Ateliyeah, Bienne (CH)
27.11.25  D&B Set Coupole, Bienne (CH)
13.12.25   Fractal Coupole, Bienne (CH)
31.12.25 NYE Ateliyeah, Bienne (CH)

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Tour Gigs 2024:
09.02.24 Rave History Coupole Bienne (CH)
02.03.24 MoDem Teaser Cape Town (South Africa)
25.05.24 Tempest Suedpol Hamburg (GER)
31.07.24 Private Wedding Party, Twannberg (CH)
03.08.24 Cosmic Crew Festival, Sao Paulo (Brazil) CANCELLED
07.08.2024 MoDem Festival, Primisljie (Croatia)
05.-09.09.24 Modular Festival, Melchtal (CH)
14.09.24 Coupole Bienne (CH)
16.10.24 Rote Fabrik, Zurich (CH) CANCELLED
09.11.24 Kafka Tempo Night, Coupole Bienne CANCELLED

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Tour Gigs 2023:
27.01.23 Cubiversum Schlaflos Aarau (CH)
25.02.23 Globul Bulle (CH)
17.03.22 Cubiversum Schlaflos Aarau (CH)
05.05.23 Cubiversum Schlaflos Aarau (CH)
24.06.23 Private Zenon Party - Jura Mountains (CH)
30.06.23 Cubiversum Schlaflos Aarau (CH)
08.07.23 Noisily Festival (UK)
09.08.23 Mo:Dem Festival (CRO)
09.09.23 Zenon Night Elysia Basel (CH) CANCELLED
22.09.23 Cubiversum Schlaflos Aarau (CH)
20.10.23 Mythic Club, Fribourg (CH)
03.11.23 Cubiversum Schlaflos Aarau (CH)
25.11.23 Klickklackklub Odonien -Cologne (GER)
02.12.23 Villa Fantasie Bienne (CH)
08.12.23 Cubiversum Schlaflos Aarau (CH)
NYE 2023 Psycristrance Festival (MEX)
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Tour Gigs 2022:
04.02.22 Zenon Night Elysia Basel (CH)
04.03.22 Goa Orwell House of Chapora Goa (IN)
16.03.22 Humankind House of Chapora Goa (IN)
19.03.22 Vortex Holi.Days Rockwater Goa (IN)
23.03.22 Primordial House of Chapora Goa (IN)
09.04.22 Cubiversum Schlaflos Aarau (CH)
30.04.22 xxetexx Mensch Meier Berlin (GER)
01.05.22 Sisyphos Hammahalle Berlin (GER)
26.06.22 Cubiversum Schlaflos Aarau (CH)
10.07.22 Positive Force Villa Fantasie Biel (CH)
09.08.22 Modem Festival The Swamp (CRO)
08.09.22 Modular Festival Langnau (CH)
01.10.22 Cubiversum Schlaflos Aarau (CH)
02.10.22 Festival Cudrefin (CH)
11.11.22 Cubiversum Schlaflos Aarau (CH)
12.11.22 TBC Coupole Biel (CH)
19.11.22 Zenon Night Elysia Basel (CH)

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Cubex, born in Switzerland, discovered his passion for electronic music at a young age and began DJ'ing at 17. His initial interest in music quickly evolved into a deep passion for Drum&Bass and Techno. Over the years, Cubex honed his skills by performing at various local and national events while simultaneously organizing his own event series and co-founding the Drum & Bass label "Perkussiv Music".

At the age of 30, driven by a desire to take the next step, Cubex made the decision to temporarily step back from promoting and focus on producing music in 2010. His unique style is characterized by daring and creative beat combinations that reflect his musical roots and personal identity. By merging rhythmic and energetic House and Techno beats with hypnotic, psychedelic, and dark atmospheres inspired by Psytrance and Drum&Bass, Cubex has crafted a distinctive sound. He describes his music as "deep and twisted Psy-Techno".

Cubex's impressive discography boasts over 200 tracks, which have been released on more than 30 esteemed labels worldwide, including Zenon Records, AlpaKa Musik, Techgnosis, miniMahlzeit, Copycow, Lethal Dose, and many others. With each release, his international recognition has grown, resulting in an increasing number of bookings for gigs and festivals across the globe.

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