Name: Peel
Brand: KMRU

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

EMEGO 289LP

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2020-10-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Forced Exposure

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5050580743625

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Total Cap

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

Artist

KMRU

Genre US

Electronic

Label US

Editions Mego

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 Nyege Nyege Festival having also presented live performances at CTM festival and Gamma Festival. Peel is KMRU's first release for Editions Mego. An exquisite mix of field recordings and electronics unravelling at a repetitive and leisurely pace to expose a rich tapestry of sound, revered for its ability to cross borders 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 music both captivating through its 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. All tracks written and produced by KMRU. Recorded and produced in Rimpa, (Nairobi, KE). Mastered by Stephan Mathieu at Schwebung Mastering, June 2020. Photography: Claudia Mock; Layout/Design: Nik Void.

Peel

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