The Second Industrial Revolution

ARCHITECT OF DEMISE

“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.