King Krule

Not to be confused with King K. Rool.

King Krule
Marshall performing in Germany in 2013
Marshall performing in Germany in 2013
Background information
Birth nameArchy Ivan Marshall
Also known as
  • Zoo Kid
  • DJ JD Sports
  • Edgar the Beatmaker
  • Edgar the Breathtaker
  • Lankslacks
  • The Oozemaster
  • The Return of Pimp Shrimp
Born (1994-08-24) 24 August 1994 (age 30)
Southwark, London, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
  • rapper
  • record producer
Instruments
Years active2010–present
Labels
Websitekingkrule.net

Archy Ivan Marshall (born 24 August 1994),[1] also known by his stage name King Krule, among other names, is an English singer, songwriter, musician, rapper and record producer.

He began recording music in 2010 under the moniker Zoo Kid. The following year he adopted his present name. He has released several EPs and his debut full-length album, 6 Feet Beneath the Moon, was released in 2013 to positive critical reception.[2] His third album, The Ooz, was released on 13 October 2017[3] and his fourth album, Man Alive!, was released on 21 February 2020[4] both to further critical acclaim.

His music blends elements of punk jazz with hip hop, darkwave, trip hop and post-punk.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference guardian 2013 interview was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "6 Feet Beneath the Moon by King Krule". Genius. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  3. ^ "The Ooz by King Krule". Metacritic. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  4. ^ Man Alive! by King Krule, retrieved 26 February 2020