Karin Tatoyan is a Syrian-Armenian vocalist, composer and producer professionally known as Káryyn. She has officially unveiled her 10-track studio album “PHYSICS UNIVERSAL LOVE LANGUAGE (PULL)“, which is now out via Mute.
“PHYSICS UNIVERSAL LOVE LANGUAGE (PULL)“
Constructed as what the artist calls “emotional architecture,” the project is designed not merely to describe feeling, but to actively conduct it. Drawing equal inspiration from quantum physics and spiritual philosophy, the album explores the hidden forces shaping human connection, memory, and transformation.
“PULL is about the invisible forces that hold us, break us, and pull us back together,” Káryyn explains. “It’s a framework for understanding my relationship with Self. This record is the sound of my human revolution.”
Journey thru time and loss
The release follows acclaimed early singles ‘COLLAPSE PHASE’ and ‘END TO KNOWING YOU’, which gained praise from outlets such as Pitchfork, METAL, Glamcult, and The Line of Best Fit. Both tracks featured music videos directed by Jenna Marsh (Charli XCX, Eartheater) and produced by Black Dog Films.
Arriving alongside the album is the newest single, ‘ELSEWHEN’, a pop mantra exploring nonlinear time, emotional distance, and the grief of miscommunication. On the track, Káryyn rearranges words in real time to capture the breakdown of language when expressing deep grief.
“The verses don’t describe the search — they are the search,” she shares. “I need a new alphabet, a brand new vocabulary, enough to say how sad I’ve been, how alone.”
Stellar production, global traditions
Executive produced by Káryyn alongside James Ford, “PHYSICS UNIVERSAL LOVE LANGUAGE (PULL)” features co-production by Hudson Mohawke, with additional production contributions from Jacques Greene, Steve Nalepa, Luca Perry, and Duncan Fuller.
The sonic landscape is built from vocal arrangements, strings, modular synths, and gravitational rhythms tuned to 432Hz. Subtle Middle Eastern and Armenian musical traditions are woven throughout the project, featuring string arrangements by Raven Bush and qanun performances by acclaimed Syrian musician Maya Youssef. The album was mixed by Marta Salogni and mastered by Joker.
Ultimately, the project stands as a testament to renewal and emotional clarity born out of personal hardship.
“I went hunting for dark matter,” KÁRYYN reflects. “Instead I found brilliance, light, and potential.”
Los Angeles
Káryyn is one of the Syrian-Americans based in Los Angeles, California, United States. From the vibrant avenues of Little Arabia in nearby Anaheim to the bustling cultural corridors of Los Angeles proper, the Syrian diaspora has woven a rich, resilient thread into Southern California’s multicultural fabric.
Spanning decades of migration—from early 20th-century merchants to those fleeing recent conflict—Syrians in Los Angeles have built a community defined by entrepreneurial grit and deep cultural pride.
In recent years, local grassroots organizations and cultural initiatives have provided essential support systems for newly arrived families, fostering civic integration while preserving ancestral traditions. Music, literature, and visual arts remain powerful bridges, allowing Syrian artists in the city to share stories of heritage, memory, and hope.
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