Persian rock written in exile and in hope — songs about home, freedom and the people who carry both.
The next full-length record from Mehran Aminian and Pardis Records. The lead single, artwork and pre-save links are coming soon.
Born in Tehran in 1978, Mehran Aminian grew up in the aftermath of the revolution and through eight years of war — at a time when simply playing music was a risk for Iran’s youth. He picked up the guitar young, starting with flamenco before falling for rock and the progressive giants of the ’70s and ’80s, Pink Floyd above all.
He began his career writing and arranging for other artists in Iran, and scoring Iranian television projects, plays and short films.
In 2007, still in Iran, he co-founded the progressive rock band The Persis with pianist and composer Pouya Nikpour; the band’s debut album, Melodious Silence, followed in 2010. After settling in Toronto he co-founded Pardis Records in 2018, the independent home for his recent work — including the 2023 album Mohmal Bafi and a run of singles that speak directly to Iran’s struggle for freedom, from Kenaretam Ke Bejangim to Mikhandam.
Today he writes in Persian and English, performs solo and with his band across Canada, and is working on his next album, From the Ashes.
A Persian progressive rock project born as an idea in 1999 and formed in Iran in 2007 by Mehran Aminian (vocals, guitar, songwriting) and Pouya Nikpour (piano, composition, production). Their song “Written” (مکتوب) was recognised as song of the month in 2009, and their debut album Melodious Silence followed in 2010.
Listen to Melodious Silence →Independent label co-founded by Mehran in Toronto in 2018. Pardis releases his solo catalogue and collaborations with Persian artists in the diaspora. Mehran is a member of SOCAN and the Toronto Musicians’ Association (AFM Local 149).
Licensing & collaborations →For bookings, festivals, licensing, sync and press, get in touch directly. Promoters and journalists can request the electronic press kit (bio, hi-res photos, tech rider and stage plot).