KÁRYYN

KÁRYYN
Born
Kárin Tatoyan

Alabama, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresElectronic, Art pop, ambient, Experimental pop
OccupationsComposer, musician, producer, singer-songwriter
Years active2011–present
LabelsMute, ANTEVASIN
Websitekaryyn.com

KÁRYYN (born Kárin Tatoyan) is a Syrian-Armenian-American composer, electronic musician, and producer based in Los Angeles.[1] She is known for a "post-digital" style that integrates operatic vocals with experimental electronics and traditional Armenian influences.[2]

Early life and education

Tatoyan was born in Alabama to a Syrian-Armenian family and raised in Indiana before moving to Los Angeles at age 10.[3] She spent frequent summers in Aleppo, Syria, which she cites as a foundational influence on her musical identity.[4]

At age 16, she left high school to attend Mills College in Oakland, California. She studied under experimental composer Pauline Oliveros, whose "Deep Listening" philosophy became a central element of her work.[5] Tatoyan withdrew after two years to pursue her career independently, later spending time in upstate New York for a period of creative retreat.[6]

Career

In 2017, KÁRYYN composed the music for Of Light, an avant-garde opera created with director Samantha Shay under the mentorship of Marina Abramović.[7] The performance was praised by Björk as "an extremely nourishing experience."[4]

Her debut compilation album, The Quanta Series, was released on March 29, 2019, via Mute Records.[8] Following a hiatus, she released the EP Calm KAOSS! in June 2024. Clash Magazine described the lead single "Odar" as "arresting" and the project as a "stylistic triumph."[9]

In 2026, she toured the UK and Europe supporting German electronic artist Apparat.[6] In January 2026, she announced her second studio album, Physics Universal Love Language (PULL), produced in collaboration with James Ford and scheduled for release on May 29, 2026.[6]

Live performances

In early 2026, KÁRYYN toured the UK and Europe as the supporting act for German electronic artist Apparat, with dates in Berlin, London, and Amsterdam.[6] She has previously performed at major international festivals including Sónar and MUTEK.

Collaborations

KÁRYYN has collaborated with several high-profile electronic producers and artists. Her single "Anthem For Those Who Know" was co-produced by Hudson Mohawke.[10] Her 2024 remix EP featured contributions from Cosey Fanni Tutti, Raven Bush, and HAAi.[11]

Critical reception

KÁRYYN's debut, The Quanta Series, received critical acclaim, earning a score of 87 on Metacritic.[12] Pitchfork praised her "curiously powerful experimental pop,"[1] while Dazed described her as a "visual composer" who develops a unique language through layered vocals and negative space. [7]

Discography

Studio albums

  • The Quanta Series (2019, Mute/ANTEVASIN)
  • Physics Universal Love Language (PULL) (2026, Mute)

EPs

  • Quanta 1 (2017)
  • Quanta 1:11 (2017)
  • Calm KAOSS! (2024)
  • KÁRYYN Remixed (2024)

Singles

  • "Moving Masses" (2017)
  • "Aleppo" (2017)
  • "Ever" (2019)
  • "The Witness" (2021)
  • "Anthem For Those Who Know" (2024)
  • "Collapse Phase" (2026)

References

  1. 1 2 Sherburne, Philip (September 7, 2017). "KÁRYYN's Curiously Powerful Experimental Pop". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  2. ↑ Murphy, Lauren (January 6, 2018). "Meet KÁRYYN, the digital adventurer who inspired Björk". The Irish Times. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Káryyn: Enter the LA-based musician's unique world". WePresent. WeTransfer. May 7, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Press Kit – The Feels" (PDF). The Film Collaborative. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
  5. ↑ Savage, Emily (March 2, 2026). "To weave her art-pop "3D tapestry", KÁRYYN rewires herself". MusicTech. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "KÁRYYN announces album "Physics Universal Love Language"". Side-Line Magazine. 2026-01-22. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
  7. 1 2 Bulut, Selim (August 14, 2017). "KÁRYYN is the composer who's moving masses". Dazed. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  8. ↑ Pardes, Arielle (March 13, 2019). "KÁRYYN and the Music of the Fifth Dimension". Wired. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  9. ↑ Murray, Robin (May 13, 2024). "KÁRYYN Details 'Calm KAOSS!' EP". Clash Magazine. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  10. ↑ Strauss, Matthew (January 21, 2026). "Káryyn Announces New Album PULL". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  11. ↑ "KÁRYYN REMIXED". Bandcamp. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  12. ↑ "The Quanta Series by Káryyn Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
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