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Haruna Kimishima, known by her stage name Haru Nemuri, is a Japanese singer, songwriter, and "poetry rapper".[1] Her musical style mixes influences from J-pop, rap, hard rock, and electronica.[2][1] She is currently based in Tokyo.[1]

Life and career

Kimishima grew up in the Isogo Ward of Yokohama, Japan and became interested in writing songs in college.[1] Her debut album, Haru to Shura, was released in 2018 and gained international attention.[3] On January 10, 2020, she released the single "Fanfare". The music video for the single was shot under extreme temperatures over the frozen Amur River in Russia.[4] In March 2020, her mini-album LOVETHEISM was released.[5] The music video for the single "Riot" from LOVETHEISM was filmed at the Russian Circus in Moscow.[6] Her song "Seventh Heaven" is planned to be featured as the theme of the upcoming Japanese movie, Colorless (Japanese: Sarugakucho de aimasho).[7]

In March 2020, Nemuri was scheduled to perform at South by Southwest, but the festival was cancelled due to COVID-19. In place of the cancelled show, she held a livestream performance on YouTube called "Unused VISA" on March 23.[8][9]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Information
Haru to Shura[1]
  • Released: 11 April 2018
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, Vinyl

Mini albums

Title Information
Sayonara, Youthphobia
  • Released: 12 October 2016
  • Formats: Digital download
Atom Heart Mother
  • Released: 7 June 2017
  • Formats: Digital download
Lovetheism[3]
  • Released: 20 March 2020
  • Formats: Digital download, Vinyl

EPs

Title Information
Kick In The World[2]
  • Released: 29 August 2018
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

Title Year Album
"Hello@New World / Torikobosareta Machi Kara Ai wo Komete" 2017 non-album singles
"i wanna" 2018
"Tokyo (Ewig Wiederkehren)" 2018
"Fanfare" 2020 Lovetheism
Heart of Gold" (Demo) 2020 TBA

References

  1. ^ a b c d e St. Michel, Patrick (10 October 2018). "Haru Nemuri's rapping and roaring speaks to the zeitgeist of 2018". The Japan Times. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b DeVille, Chris (29 August 2018). "Stream Haru Nemuri's Insane 'Kick In The World' EP". Stereogum. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  3. ^ a b Michel, Patrick St (24 February 2020). "Haru Nemuri - Who is She, Why You Should Be Listening, and Her New Release "LOVETHEISM"". OTAQUEST.
  4. ^ "Haru Nemuri to visit US for "North America Tour 2020"". JROCK NEWS. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  5. ^ Pappis, Konstantinos (20 March 2020). "Albums Out Today: The Weeknd, Morissey, Adam Lambert, Haru Nemuri". Our Culture. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  6. ^ Breihan, Tom (6 March 2020). "Haru Nemuri Announces New Mini-Album 'Lovetheism' & First US Tour, Shares "Riot" Video: Watch". Stereogum. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  7. ^ "Japan's Haru Nemuri Writes 'Colorless' Movie Theme: Watch Trailer". Billboard. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  8. ^ Hagen, Francisca (19 March 2020). "Haru Nemuri surprises American fans with live performance via YouTube". AVO Magazine. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  9. ^ St. Michel, Patrick (25 March 2020). "As COVID-19 cripples live music, hopeful promoters look ahead". The Japan Times. Retrieved 18 May 2020.