Saroon
Saroon is the genre-fluid project by Portland, OR area artist, ayal. Born in a settlement to parents from the northern and southern halves of the other side of the world, his family immigrated to southern Oregon at the age of 5 and he quickly found music as the only grounding force in an alienated, if optimistic worldview. Saroon weaves enchanting songwriting, experimental soundscapes, and healing sonic design into an immersive tapestry. Beyond Saroon, ayal is a host of the music podcasts Sketches with Songs and Honest Jams, contributing to numerous Portland artists’ records and bands, a member of the Live Wire Radio house band, and is a music therapist.