King Krule

Named after King K. Rool, a character in the Donkey Kong series of video games, King Krule is a solo project of Archy Marshall, a London-based artist who has been compared to Joe Strummer and Billy Bragg and admired by Beyoncé and Kanye West. 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 ...