(April 2026) Episode 722 is KMRU, a Kenya-born, Germany-based ambient artist. He came out of the DJ scene and started with beats-laden tracks, and also release field recordings. But he has received acclaim for his more recent electronic ambient material. I am not an expert in the genre so my vocabulary here is limited. But what KMRU does really appeals to me. It’s intelligent ambient, not straying into schlocky new age stuff as too often happens. Texture and mood with personality.
Favorite album: Dissolution Grip
Favorite song: Well
Compared to expectations: ↑
Recommendation: I like the newer releases, such as Epoch (2022), Dissolution Grip (2023) and Natur (2024)
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