Name: Peel
Brand: KMRU

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

EMEGO289

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Colour

Black

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-09-25

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Kudos

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5050580743625

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

KMRU

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Editions Mego

Editions Mego was founded on January 1st, 2006 by Peter Rehberg. The label's main goal is to preserve the legacy and catalog of the now defunct Mego label, while also releasing new and innovative works.
With a focus on experimental music and sound art, Editions Mego has become a leading force in the industry. They are known for their commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic territories.
Whether you're a long-time fan or just discovering their unique offerings, Editions Mego offers a diverse range of releases that will captivate and challenge your musical sensibilities.

Joseph Kamaru, known as KMRU, is a Kenyan-born sound artist currently based in Berlin. With a unique approach to music, KMRU has captivated audiences worldwide with his experimental soundscapes and ambient compositions.
Inspired by the likes of Perila, Taylor Deupree, and Roméo Poirier, KMRU's music takes listeners on a journey through ethereal textures and immersive sonic landscapes. His work often explores themes of memory, identity, and place, creating an emotional connection that resonates deeply with his audience.
From his early beginnings in Kenya to his current residency in Berlin's vibrant music scene, KMRU continues to push boundaries and challenge traditional notions of what music can be. With releases on renowned labels such as Bryozone and Billow Observatory, he has established himself as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary electronic music.

KMRU is the moniker of Joseph Kamaru, a sound artist, and producer based in Nairobi. One of the leading exponents of the burgeoning experimental music scene in Nairobi and beyond he was listed by Resident Advisor as one of '15 East African Artists You Need To Hear' in 2018 and is a regular performer at the fabled Nyegenyege Festival having also presented live performances at CTM festival and Gamma Festival. Peel is KMRU's first release for Editions Mego. exquisite mix of field recordings and electronics unravelling at a repetitive and leisurely pace to expose a rich tapestry of sound that has been revered for it's ability to cross bordear with the sheer undertow of emotional content. The subtle calming atmosphere within Peel belies the compositional prowess as layers of delicate sounds wrap around each other creating a hybrid new form ambient musics both captivating through it's textural depth and kaleidoscopic patterns. The track titles lend themselves to the themes and mood set within: Why are you here, Well, Solace, Klang, Insubstantial and the title track. This is a deep heartfelt journey with a new strong voice being expressed through the means of organically presented electronic ambient sounds, one which reveals further layers on repeat listens.

Peel

Music GB