“I recognised a deeper level of sound we’re not aware of”
Berlin-based sound artist Joseph Kamaru originally began experimenting with field recordings in his home city Nairobi. Releasing music under the moniker KMRU, the inquisitive producer became fascinated by the timbre of redundant physical instruments and other stationary objects that he felt had ‘something to say’ then developed his use of contact microphones to capture environmental sounds with acute precision.
Using Ableton Live and Ableton Push as his primary arrangement and recording tools, KMRU released three albums throughout 2020 – , and . The latter cultivates a rich tapestry of calming atmospheres based on the producer’s personal collection of field recordings combined with effects-laden electronics. Meanwhile, Kamaru’s recent relocation from Nairobi to Berlin has required a period of adjustment – the thrum of
