So starts the manifesto of one of America's most influential, underground, electronic producers. The critically-revered, enigmatic and often elusive Nick Kaelar, aka Varien, emerges from the depths of ...

Varien on Full Assault: Producer Varien knew he wanted to make video game music at a time when most people didn’t even know there was music in video games. “Over the years, my taste in music exploded ...

Varien and Razihel's new collaboration "Toothless Hawkins and His Robot Jazz Band" is exactly what it sounds like it might be. With a combination of jazzy, swing-influenced melodies, gnarly dubstep ...