Electronic DJ and producer VALYON is an emerging artist currently based in Saudi Arabia, where he has been developing his sound and performance style within a rapidly growing electronic music scene.
Musically, his work sits at the intersection of melody and power, blending emotional chord progressions with high-energy, festival-ready drops. Influenced by progressive house, melodic EDM and European mainstage culture, he builds tracks with live performance firmly in mind, imagining the crowd, the system and the moment from the earliest stages of production. As he continues releasing original music and remixes, VALYON is refining a signature sound designed for large stages, shared emotion and cinematic energy, laying the groundwork for international bookings and festival audiences.
You’re currently based in Saudi Arabia. How has performing there shaped you as a DJ?
Being based in Saudi Arabia has shaped me massively as a DJ. The scene here is still relatively young, but it’s growing fast and the energy is very real. It pushed me to focus more on musical storytelling rather than relying on predictable crowd reactions. You have to earn every reaction. That made me sharper, more intentional, and more aware of how to control momentum in a set.
Playing to largely sober audiences can change the dynamic. How does that influence the way you build energy in a set?
It actually challenges me in a positive way. When the crowd is mostly sober, the music has to do 100% of the work. I focus more on groove, tension, and emotional build-ups. I layer energy gradually, use breakdowns to create anticipation, and make sure every drop feels deserved. It’s about connection, not chaos.
Without alcohol as a driver, what do you find connects most strongly with Saudi crowds on the dancefloor?
Emotion and rhythm. Nostalgic melodies hit hard. Big euphoric moments connect deeply. But also strong percussion, something that makes you move instinctively. When the music tells a story and feels powerful, people respond naturally. It becomes about unity and shared energy rather than hype.
How would you describe your sound to someone hearing VALYON for the first time?
I’d describe it as melodic, powerful, and journey driven. I blend emotional, atmospheric elements with high energy, festival ready drops. My sets move between nostalgia, uplifting melodies, and explosive moments. I like to take the crowd on a journey from reflection to release.
Your music blends melodic elements with high-energy, festival-ready production. Where does that balance come from creatively?
I’ve always been inspired by artists who combine emotion with impact music that makes you feel something but also makes you move. I don’t like choosing between “beautiful” and “heavy.” I want both. The balance comes naturally because I think in contrasts: tension and release, light and dark, calm and chaos.
When you’re producing, what usually comes first for you: melody, rhythm, or the drop?
Most of the time, it starts with a melody or a chord progression. If the emotional foundation is strong, everything else builds around it. But sometimes I’ll start with drums and groove if I’m aiming for something more club-focused. It depends on the energy I want to create.
How closely linked are your studio decisions to how you imagine the music working live?
Very closely. I always picture the crowd when I’m producing. I think about transitions, breakdown lengths, how the drop will feel on a big system, and whether it creates a moment. Even small details like vocal chops or fills are placed with live energy in mind.
What genres or scenes have influenced your sound the most so far?
Progressive house, melodic EDM, and festival mainstage energy have been huge influences. I’m also inspired by the European electronic scene especially the Netherlands where melody and power often coexist beautifully. That international influence shapes my direction a lot.
As you release more original music and remixes, how do you see your sound evolving over the next year?
Over the next year, I see my sound becoming more refined and signature driven. I want it to be instantly recognizable more defined melodic identity, stronger drops, and more emotional depth. I’m focusing on building a consistent sonic world around VALYON.
When you think about playing internationally, what kind of stages or audiences do you feel your music is best suited for?
Festival stages, high energy club environments, and crowds that want to feel something not just hear music. My sound is built for big moments, shared emotion, and hands in the air energy. I love creating sets that feel cinematic but still hit hard.