Bands & artists like KMRU

If you like KMRU, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

New to KMRU? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

William Basinski

William Basinski

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His use of tape loops and gradual decay creates immersive soundscapes that resonate with KMRU's hypnotic layering.

ambient music
Loscil

Loscil

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Combining ambient textures with subtle rhythmic elements, Loscil crafts atmospheric pieces that mirror KMRU's depth and tension.

electronic music
Tim Hecker

Tim Hecker

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Hecker's explorations of noise and melody create complex sonic environments that evoke a similar sense of immersion as KMRU.

electronic music
Ryuichi Sakamoto

Ryuichi Sakamoto

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Sakamoto's blend of electronic and acoustic elements, often layered with ambient influences, aligns closely with KMRU's aesthetic.

electronic music experimental music techno
Fennesz

Fennesz

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Known for his guitar-based ambient music, Fennesz employs rich textures and digital manipulation that resonate with KMRU's sound.

electronic music

Bing & Ruth

Their minimalist compositions utilize repetitive motifs and lush instrumentation, creating a serene atmosphere akin to KMRU's work.

Alva Noto

Alva Noto

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Noto’s integration of glitchy electronics and ambient soundscapes shares a sonic kinship with the immersive qualities found in KMRU's music.

electronica
Steve Roach

Steve Roach

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Roach's long-form ambient pieces often explore texture and space in ways that echo the hypnotic qualities of KMRU’s compositions.

ambient music

Common questions

Who sounds like KMRU?

Artists similar to KMRU include William Basinski, Loscil, Tim Hecker and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Each shares elements of KMRU's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is KMRU?

KMRU is primarily known for ambient. KMRU's music envelops listeners in shifting layers of texture that pulse with tension and release, utilizing repetition to build hypnotic depth.

Where should I start if I like KMRU?

If you enjoy KMRU, start with William Basinski — their album "The Disintegration Loops I" is a great entry point. His use of tape loops and gradual decay creates immersive soundscapes that resonate with KMRU's hypnotic layering.