Viken Arman announces his new EP “The Light At The End” on Cercle Records
Viken Arman makes his debut on Cercle Records with “The Light”, a soulful electronica gem announcing his EP "The Light At The End" on April 16th. “The Light” expresses a transition between two life’s moments. Guided by emotion, the track reflects one of life’s pivotal moments, while also embodying the feeling of moving toward something better. Out April 2.
“The Light” is a deep ascent carried by love and memory where the music gently illuminates the path left by those who are no longer with us. In its breath, a radiant opening emerges, not as an ending, but as a presence that continues to guide us. "The Light" is a graceful journey back to the heart, proving that every shadow eventually leads to clarity.
The Light is not about the end. It’s about what appears when you accept to keep walking in the dark.
- Viken Arman
French producer/ DJ and musician, Viken Arman crafts a distinctive sound that blends the timeless and the modern, from a collage of samples, modular grooves, and acoustic composition. A musical maverick with a progressive yet grounded approach, who subtly melds his vast influences of jazz, house, minimal, hip hop, and world music. His hypnotic live performances and DJ sets have left a mark on some of the world’s most iconic dancefloors and festivals from Fusion (DE) to Burning Man (USA).
His musical journey began at the age of 5, when he first entered the Conservatory. But his passion didn't stop there - at 12, he delved deeper into the world of electronic music, discovering a revolutionary way of manipulating sound material. Viken Arman honed his experience in Parisian nightclubs such as the legendary Rex Club. He contributed to the emergence of a news global scene since 2010, with his collective Minimal Trip; his label De?a_aid=667984c7243dbnature Records; his international Festival SouQ.
Over the years he navigated his way to iconic clubs and festivals worldwide taking center stage with his nuanced, unreserved, and poetic music. Securing 6 EPs, his latest release 'Willow' topped N*1 of the Beatport Chart Electronica, while his Cercle Live reached over 1 million views, cementing his status as one of the most innovative artists of the scene.
Always looking to explore new horizons, he has been collaborating with musicians from a diverse range of genres and performing with the likes of Acid Pauli, The Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra, Tigran Hamasyan, the jazz legend Michel Portal, or the saxophonist rebel Guillaume Perret.
Now living in Berlin, Viken Arman also holds a deep connection to his roots, actively investing in the cultural and artistic scene in his home country of Armenia. In 2016, he participated in the creation of an Independent Modern Art Museum in Yerevan with the collective Rambalkoshe, offering a real creative alternative, with exhibitions and concerts by local and international artists.
