Haru Nemuri

Haruna Kimishima, known by her stage name Haru Nemuri (春 ねむり), 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. 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. DeVille, Chris (29 August 2018). "Stream Haru Nemuri's Insane 'Kick In The World' EP". Stereogum. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  3. 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.
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