Mareux is the stage name of American musician and producer Aryan Ashtiani, associated with a darkwave, synth-pop and post-punk-influenced sound that draws on 1980s-inspired electronic textures and modern alternative production. Emerging from the United States in the 2010s, Mareux gained wider recognition in the early 2020s through viral online exposure, leading to renewed interest in his output. His recordings and performances are characterized by brooding, reverb-heavy vocals, shimmering analog synths, propulsive drum machine rhythms and an aesthetic that blends melancholic atmospheres with danceable beats. Mareux’s work often evokes noirish moods and the fusion of nostalgic synth timbres with contemporary indie electronic sensibilities.