Taroug

Taroug is the solo project of German-Tunisian drummer and electronic music producer Tarek Zarroug, who grew up in Germany with roots in the suburbs of the Tunisian desert. He blends pulsating organic electronic drums with rare exotic instruments, field recordings, analog synths, and hypnotic vocals to craft soundscapes that feel both otherworldly and comforting—think slowed cicada drones from Thailand's jungles or finger-drumming on stalactites.

Kicking off with his 2020 EP *Perpetual* and remixes for acts like Archive, Taroug dropped his debut album *Darts & Kites* on Denovali Records in 2024, inspired by Penrose tilings and themes of change, followed by singles like *Cicada* (2025) and the reflective *1995* from his upcoming album *Chott* (March 2026), which dives into personal history with family vocal samples and Tunisian vibes. Now based in Düsseldorf, he's all about fusing his jazz drumming background from the ArtEZ Conservatory with experimental electronic vibes.

Genres

Electro

Electronic

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Latest Release

Chott

Taroug

Album - 10 Tracks - Released March 27, 2026