2024 repress of 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.
A key figure in ambient and experimental music, Joseph Kamaru, known as KMRU, is a sound artist from Nairobi and based in Berlin. His work is based on in situ recordings, including noises, with the idea to explore new ways of listening and perceiving sound. KMRU questions listening habits outside of established norms, and through his compositions, installations, and artistic performances, he seeks to raise the listener's awareness of the environment. He has gained international recognition through performances at prestigious venues such as the Barbican (London), Berlin Atonal, the CTM festival (Berlin), Dekmantel (Amsterdam), Le Guess Who? Festival (Utrecht) and Tramway (Glasgow). His works have been released on renowned labels like
Editions Mego, Subtext, and Seil Records, as well as on his label, OFNOT. KMRU has toured with musicians as diverse as Big Thief and
Fennesz. As an artist supported by the artistic platform SHAPE, KMRU's work was awarded the Ars Electronica Prize 2023. The artist also obtained a master's degree in Sound Studies and Sonic Arts.
