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Pairing traditional song structure with abstract spatial dynamics, ouri creates unparalleled tension between aggressive rhythmic progression and soothing harmonic fluidity. She stretches beyond the boundaries of electronica for a deliberate synthesis of moods and sounds, holding the bridge between classical tradition and contemporary expression. Her artistry began to take shape within Montreal’s rave scene, where she established herself in the underground community as a producer and DJ. Later, her classical skills guided her back to composition and her multi-instrumental talents steer her approach to melody and bass in entrancingly emotive, bold and playful ways.
Joseph Kamaru, aka KMRU, is a sound artist whose practice is grounded in the discourse of field recording, noise and sound art. At Le Guess Who? 2026, he presents WAI8, an eight-hour durational performance that examines time and attention through the practice of waiting as an active form of engagement. Through noise, silence, drones, rhythm, voice, and waveform, WAI8 explores how sound can stretch, fracture, loop, or dissolve linear time, establishing a framework for sustained listening and temporal immersion. Since its inception in 2023, it has evolved into an open format for solo and collaborative contributions. Its iteration at Le Guess Who? features nine performers, positioning waiting as a space where sound is allowed to breathe, decay and resonate over time.
