about
Touring since 2004, Lebanese-Armenian artist GURUMIRAN established an unmistakably captivating sound to set him apart from the rest of the world and folk music scene. On solo debut Aberrance (2015), GURUMIRAN draws from his multi-cultural heritage to mimic duduk, oud, bouzouki, and saz with a signature effect-drenched guitar. The kaleidoscopic compositions blend middle-eastern rhythms, ethno-guitar licks, and electronic soundscapes "reminiscent of Radiohead, The Human League, and New Order". Topped with magnetic performances and "theatrical vocals à la David Bowie, David Byrne, and Nick Cave", Guru entices audiences live creating a loyal fan-base who are kept on their feet never knowing what comes next. Building on Aberrance, GURUMIRAN continues to explore sonic possibilities. Follow up singles Man Who Sold Eldunya - Arabic tribute to Bowie (2018) and Armenian-folk Hingala (2018) stunned even his most avid fans where sounds in English, Arabic, and Armenian fuse seamlessly for an unrivaled and fascinating experience. The Lebanese turmoil of 2019, followed by Beirut port blast, and his relocation to Armenia and sociopolitical transformations post-COVID brought along relevant works and ideas: Singles such as Miranda (2019), Rayyess Bek (2020), Partsratsoum (2021), Sing (2024) and Nude (2025) showcase the musical and lyrical transition to his second full length LP Notes from Underground (2025).
