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Named after King K. Rool, a character in the Donkey Kong series of video games,
King Krule is a solo project of London-based artist
Archy Marshall. The singer, songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist raised eyebrows with the 2010 single "Out Getting Ribs" -- released under the alias Zoo Kid -- which showcased his distinctively raw voice. Anticipation for
Marshall's first album grew, as the song earned him a spot on various high-profile "artists to watch" lists, as well as a nomination in BBC's Sound of 2013 poll. In 2013, while still a teenager,
Marshall released the first
King Krule album,
6 Feet Beneath the Moon, on XL in the U.K. and True Panther in the U.S.
Marshall then collaborated with his brother Jack for the relatively fluid, more electronic
A New Place 2 Drown. Released in 2015 and credited to
Archy Marshall, its physical edition was packaged with a 208-page book of poetry, photography, and art. ~ Jason Lymangrover & Andy Kellman