Joseph Kamaru, aka KMRU, is a Nairobi-born, Berlin-based sound artist whose work is grounded in the discourse of field recording, noise, and sound art. His work posits expanded listening cultures of sonic thoughts and sound practices — a proposition to consider and reflect on auditory cultures beyond the norms. An awareness of surroundings through creative compositions, installations, and performances. He has earned international acclaim with performances across diverse international venues such as the Barbican, Berlin Atonal, CTM festival, Dekmantel, Le Guess Who? and Tramway. His critically acclaimed releases have appeared on labels like Editions Mego, Subtext, Seil Records, and his own imprint, OFNOT. In 2022, he supported Big Thief on their UK/EU tour and toured the US with Fennesz. He is a SHAPE artist, received an honorary mention at Prix Ars Electronica 2023, and holds an MA in Sound Studies and Sonic Arts. KMRU has carved out a serious and definitive place among the essential authors in ambient-experi- mental music — one of the most prolific and innovative artists in his field.