Haru Nemuri
Haruna Kimishima (君島 悠奈, Kimishima Haruna), known by her stage name Haru Nemuri (春 ねむり, Haru Nemuri), is a Japanese singer, songwriter, and "poetry rapper".[2] Her musical style mixes influences from J-pop, rap, hard rock, and electronica.[3][2] She is currently based in Tokyo.[2]
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春 ねむり | |
| Born | 1994/1995 (age 26–27)[1] Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |
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| Website | harunemuri |
Life and career
Kimishima grew up in the Isogo Ward of Yokohama, Japan and became interested in writing songs in college.[2] Her debut album, Haru to Shura, was released in 2018 and gained international attention.[4] 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.[5] In March 2020, her mini-album LOVETHEISM was released.[6] The music video for the single "Riot" from LOVETHEISM was filmed at the Russian Circus in Moscow.[7] Her song "Seventh Heaven" is planned to be featured as the theme of the upcoming Japanese movie, Colorless (Japanese: Sarugakucho de aimasho).[8]
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.[9][10]
Discography
Studio albums
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| Haru to Shura[2] |
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Mini albums
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| Sayonara, Youthphobia |
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| Atom Heart Mother |
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| Lovetheism[4] |
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EPs
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| Kick In The World[3] |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "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
- "Japan's HARU NEMURI Talks Love, Faith & Anger in New Album, 'Lovetheism': Interview". Billboard. June 16, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- St. Michel, Patrick (October 10, 2018). "Haru Nemuri's rapping and roaring speaks to the zeitgeist of 2018". The Japan Times. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- DeVille, Chris (August 29, 2018). "Stream Haru Nemuri's Insane 'Kick In The World' EP". Stereogum. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- Michel, Patrick St (February 24, 2020). "Haru Nemuri - Who is She, Why You Should Be Listening, and Her New Release "LOVETHEISM"". OTAQUEST.
- "Haru Nemuri to visit US for "North America Tour 2020"". JROCK NEWS. January 14, 2020. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- Pappis, Konstantinos (March 20, 2020). "Albums Out Today: The Weeknd, Morissey, Adam Lambert, Haru Nemuri". Our Culture. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- Breihan, Tom (March 6, 2020). "Haru Nemuri Announces New Mini-Album 'Lovetheism' & First US Tour, Shares "Riot" Video: Watch". Stereogum. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- "Japan's Haru Nemuri Writes 'Colorless' Movie Theme: Watch Trailer". Billboard. March 27, 2020. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- Hagen, Francisca (March 19, 2020). "Haru Nemuri surprises American fans with live performance via YouTube". AVO Magazine. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- St. Michel, Patrick (March 25, 2020). "As COVID-19 cripples live music, hopeful promoters look ahead". The Japan Times. Retrieved May 18, 2020.