Though he may be a singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, Kuri chiefly describes himself as “an observer.” His keen insight and sonic curiosity thread together an intriguing framework of carefully constructed and composed alternative on 2019’s debut album 

No Village [Nevado Music].

The foundation remains rooted in organic performances, classically infused orchestration, jazzy freeform spirit, cinematic ambition, and ultimately inspired observation.

 

“I like to watch, analyze, and create systems in my brain,” he affirms.

“As a solo artist, I enjoy the freedom to express exactly what I want

by drawing on what I see.”

 

Born and raised Scott Currie in the city of Abbotsford, British Columbia, he found himself constantly looking outward. The small Mennonite community he grew up in incited “a sense of questioning everything to figure out why we do what we do.” As the youngest of four brothers,

mom bought him a drum set to jam with his guitarist siblings. Soon, he transitioned from

behind-the-kit to an old piano in the house by the age of twelve. 

 

Scott began writing under the name Kuri in 2017. Galvanized by influences ranging from Robert Glasper and Radiohead to Africa’s Tinariwen and composer John Cage, he arranged an expansive sonic palette informing his signature sound. It’s comprised of an ever-growing

arsenal of instruments, including piano, drums, congas, strings, horns, bass, guitar, and more.

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“Every instrument has its own language,” he goes on. “I try to hone the language of each one. It helps articulate the overall goal.”

 

After entering the CBC Searchlight competition, his songs caught the attention of Nevado Music, and Kuri signed to the label during 2018. Now, No Village strains emotionality through his analytical approach.

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Kuri's latest album No Village is out now. 

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