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Arash Sobhani

آرش سبحانی

On the timeline

Arash Sobhani is a songwriter, guitarist and founder of Kiosk.2 His work in the band encompasses vocals, guitar, lyrics and songwriting. His official biography dates Kiosk's formation in Tehran to 2003 and its relocation to the United States to 2005.2

Recordings

3 releases, oldest first. Select one for its details and sources.

  1. Cover of Dar-E-Qali (The Rug Weaver's Loom)Dar-E-Qali (The Rug Weaver's Loom)with Raz-e Shab, Ramin Behna, Shahrooz Khajemolaei, Houman Javid, Ardavan Anzabi-Pour, Homayoon Nasiri, Farzam Rahmi, Zohreh Davoodi, Niloofar Paidar and Farnaz Amini Rad
  2. Cover of Stone Soup - EPStone Soup - EPwith Andy Fite
  3. Cover of DOODDOOD
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Cover of Dar-E-Qali (The Rug Weaver's Loom)
Cover: Apple Music6

2010

Dar-E-Qali (The Rug Weaver's Loom)

Apple Music 6

Released
6
Contributors
Raz-e Shab, Ramin Behna (keyboards), Shahrooz Khajemolaei (drums), Arash Sobhani (guitar), Houman Javid (vocals), Ardavan Anzabi-Pour (bass), Homayoon Nasiri (percussion), Farzam Rahmi (vocals), Zohreh Davoodi (vocals), Niloofar Paidar (vocals) and Farnaz Amini Rad (vocals)67
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Cover of Stone Soup - EP
Cover: Apple Music3

2023

Stone Soup - EP

Apple Music 3

Released
3
Contributors
Arash Sobhani and Andy Fite3
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Cover of DOOD
Cover: Apple Music4

2025

DOOD

Apple Music 4

Released
4
Contributors
Arash Sobhani4

Life & work

Solo work

Stone Soup is a collaboration between Sobhani and Andy Fite.3 His biography identifies DOOD as his debut solo album; Apple Music dates it to September 12, 2025.24 A Radio Farda interview reports that the album was recorded in New York, Toronto and Lund.5

Sources

  1. 1
    Gallery - Arash Sobhani · arashsobhani.com
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    Gallery - Arash Sobhani
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    https://arashsobhani.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/%D8%AD%D8%AD%D8%AD%DB%B5.png
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbRa6dY7rTjFW4D4_W0OV9g
    Accessed 19 October 2026
  2. 2
    Arash Sobhani | Biography · Arash Sobhani
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    Arash Sobhani, as the vocalist, guitarist, lyricist, and songwriter of the Iranian rock band Kiosk, has recorded eleven albums since the band’s formation in Tehran in 2003 and its subsequent relocation to the United States in 2005.
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    Arash Sobhani is a songwriter and guitarist, known for his sharp lyricism and as the founder of Kiosk, a cornerstone of Iranian alternative music.
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    Sobhani’s debut solo album, DOOD (“Smoke”)
    Accessed 19 October 2026
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    Stone Soup – EP – Arash Sobhani and Andy Fite – Apple Music · Apple Music
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    Stone Soup - EP Arash Sobhani , Andy Fite Jazz · 2023 Preview October 1, 2023 6 songs, 26 minutes ℗ 2023 United Voice
    Accessed 19 October 2026
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    DOOD – Arash Sobhani – Apple Music · Apple Music
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    DOOD Arash Sobhani Worldwide · 2025 Preview 12 September 2025 10 songs, 38 minutes ℗ 2025 RAD Arts Foundation
    Accessed 19 October 2026
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    آرش سبحانی؛ شروع یک تجربه با «دود» · Radio Farda
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    این آلبوم در استودیوهای نیویورک، تورنتو و لوند ضبط شده
    Accessed 19 October 2026
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    Dar-E-Qali (The Rug Weaver's Loom) | Apple Music
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    https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Music/96/73/2a/mzi.cxlhcuyz.jpg/1200x630bb.jpg
    Accessed 20 October 2026
    2010-10-03
    Accessed 20 October 2026
    Arash Sobhani, Ramin behna, Shahrooz Khajemolaei, Raz-e-Shab Band, Houman Javid
    Accessed 20 October 2026
    Dar-E-Qali (The Rug Weaver's Loom)
    Accessed 20 October 2026
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    Raz-eShab | Iranian.com
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    Ramin Behna: Piano, synthesizer Shahrooz Khajeh Molaie: Drums Arash Sobhani: Electric and acoustic guitars Ardavan Anzabi-Pour: Bass (guest musician) Homayoon Nasiri: Percussion (guest musician) Houman Javid: Vocals Farzam Rahmi: Vocals Zohreh Davoodi: Backup vocals Niloofar Paidar: Backup vocals Farnaz Amini Rad: Backup vocals
    Accessed 20 October 2026
Arash Sobhani