Varien

Varien
Varien
	Kaelar in 2023
Background information
Also known as	Nick Kaelar; Nikki Kaelar; Chrono Rabbit; Halo Nova; Koinu;
Born	May 15, 1990; Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Genres	Orchestral; electronic rock; industrial; soundtrack; film score; downtempo; electro; chillout;
Occupations	Composer; producer; DJ;
Instruments	Piano; guitar;
Years active	2011–present
Labels	Monstercat; Kitsune Soundworks; Ultra; Big Beat; FiXT; Circus; Materia Collective; Firaga Records; Most Addictive;
Website	varien.io

Nikki Kaelar (born May 15, 1990), better known by their stage name Varien, is an American composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Varien has incorporated or experimented with such styles as industrial, metal, orchestral, neofolk, and ambient music. They are known for their work on film soundtracks, along with their unconventional approach to electronic music, including many live instruments not normally found on tracks within their genres.