Varien

Varien
Kaelar in 2023
Kaelar in 2023
Background information
Also known as
  • Nick Kaelar
  • Nikki Kaelar
  • Chrono Rabbit
  • Halo Nova
  • Koinu
Born (1990-05-15) May 15, 1990 (age 34)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Composer
  • producer
  • DJ
Instruments
  • Piano
  • guitar
Years active2011–present
Labels
Websitevarien.io

Nikki Kaelar (born May 15, 1990), better known by his 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. He is known for his work on film soundtracks, along with his unconventional approach to electronic music, including many live instruments not normally found on tracks within his genres.