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Dirt, Wobble, and Static: Escaping the Digital Clean Room

Software synthesizers are mathematically pristine and emotionally vacant. Here is how I drag physical grit, cassette flutter, and room dust into my digital productions.

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Half Thoughts: Letting Go of the Past by Revisiting It

Dive into the world of Half Thoughts—an album where demos, fragments, and raw ideas become a vibrant musical journey. Download, listen, and join the conversation.

I’m a Musician Who Happens to Be African

An introspective piece by Klense, exploring identity, authenticity, and the quiet contradictions of being a musician from Kenya.

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Some Of Ink: A Fresh Perspective on Old Tracks

Reflecting on the creation of 'Some Of Ink,' an EP that revisits old tracks with a fresh perspective.

Upcoming EP: 'Some Of Ink'

Excited to announce my upcoming EP, 'Some Of Ink', releasing on April 10th. A reflective journey revisiting and reimagining tracks from my 2021 release, Son Of Ink.

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