KMRU

KMRU, the moniker for Joseph Kamaru, is a sound artist and producer hailing from Nairobi, Kenya. He has quickly established himself as a luminous figure in the ambient and experimental music scene, recognized for his richly-textured sonics that hover between the realms of tranquility and the abstract. KMRU's craft is a blend of field recordings, deft sound manipulation, and ambient textures that invite listeners into immersive auditory experiences. His unique approach to sound has taken him around the world, granting him residencies and performances at prestigious venues and festivals, broadening his influence across the global experimental music community.

KMRU's discography showcases a prolific and evolving practice, with recent releases like "Stupor" and "Dissolution Grip" exemplifying the artist's steady dive into the subconscious through sound. In releases like "Drawing Water" and "Or Even Forever," he manages to encompass introspective landscapes, while "Limen" reveals his deftness in crafting minimalist sonic tapestries. Not limited to solo releases, KMRU is also known for his reworks and remixes, such as "Blind Emperor (KMRU Rework)" and "Overlay (KMRU Remix)," which demonstrate his ability to reinterpret and imbue existing tracks with his unique auditory signature. His work is not just music but an ongoing exploration of the boundaries of what sound can evoke and express, gaining him acclaim and a dedicated following eager to hear where his aural journey will lead next.

Related Artists Spotify Logo
Perila
Sarah Davachi
Roméo Poirier
Space Afrika
Jake Muir
Abul Mogard
Latest Release
undefined album image
forge
Album - 10 Tracks - Released November 6, 2024
Collage of Genre Images

RecentMusic users are tracking KMRU and over 156,300 other artists to know when they release the new music.

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the artists you love!

Get Started
  1. November 6, 2024
    undefined album image
    forge
    10 tracks
  2. October 11
  3. October 9
  4. September 27
  5. September 12
    undefined album image
    cine
    1 tracks
  6. August 14
    undefined album image
    lattice
    1 tracks
  7. July 26
    undefined album image
    Natur
    5 tracks
  8. June 14
  9. May 21
  10. April 11
  1. November 6, 2024
    undefined album image
    forge
    10 tracks
  2. October 11
  3. July 26
    undefined album image
    Natur
    5 tracks
  4. June 14
  5. September 1, 2023
  6. November 9, 2022
    undefined album image
    epoch
    9 tracks
  7. September 23, 2021
  8. May 14
    undefined album image
    Logue
    9 tracks
  9. September 30, 2020
    undefined album image
    Jar
    8 tracks
  10. July 31
    undefined album image
    Peel
    6 tracks
  1. October 9, 2024
  2. September 27
  3. September 12
    undefined album image
    cine
    1 tracks
  4. August 14
    undefined album image
    lattice
    1 tracks
  5. May 21
  6. April 11
  7. December 19, 2023
    undefined album image
    six
    1 tracks
  8. October 20
    undefined album image
    Stupor
    3 tracks
  9. September 29
  10. June 2