NIRU embodies a philosophy of shadowed artistry, channeling the creator's identity into a profound act of expression. It balances the deeply personal with an exploration of the unknown, shaping the incomprehensible through sound and vision. Through NIRU, creation becomes a journey of transformation, where the obscure and the intangible are forged into spaces of raw and meaningful expression.
NIRU manifests as a shamanic rhythm flowing through the underground - a creative force moving within the liminal space of the middle world. It calls forth echoes of the primal and the forgotten, weaving sonic rituals where music and noise transcend the boundaries of artistry. In this realm, creation becomes an offering to the unseen, where shadow and spirit entwine in a timeless dance.
Please note that I have changed the Bandcamp address to nirucon.bandcamp.com, and therefore the old address, nirupm.bandcamp.com, is no longer in use!
June 23, 2025
The collaborative project NIRU & LUSSIDOTTER has officially released our debut album (digital/streaming), Ett kall Hän. An invocation forged in the liminal spaces between ancient memory and modern sound, the album traverses bleak ambient textures, ritualistic percussion, and the raw force of blackened metal. Each track emerges like a whispered incantation, echoing from the deep forest and calling to something beyond the veil.
More than just a musical statement, Ett kall Hän is a sonic rite of passage — a reflection on endings, awakenings, and the ancestral pull of forgotten wisdom. With hypnotic vocals and organic atmospheres, the album guides the listener through a shadowy landscape where every sound is deliberate, every silence sacred.
Available now on Bandcamp and through our official website, the album marks the next step in an ever-deepening exploration of sound and soul. As twilight settles on this day, NIRU & LUSSIDOTTER invite you to listen — not just with your ears, but with the bones, the breath, the memory of what once was and what may yet be.
January 26, 2025
New song "ING".
Background
It was a winter night, harsh and biting, when I found myself deep in the woods. The world was frozen, the air sharp, and yet, in the heart of that desolation, a fire burned. We sat in a circle, strangers and seekers, bound by the rhythm of ancient drums. The beats echoed through the trees, reverberating like a call from another world. The flames danced in defiance of the cold, their warmth seeping into flesh, but not far enough to thaw the chill that lingered in my soul.
Amidst the trance and shadows, she emerged - a figure of timeless presence, a keeper of forgotten knowledge. From her hand, she offered a pouch, its contents humming with unseen power. When my turn came, I reached inside and felt it: a rune, small yet heavy with meaning. Ingwaz. In that moment, the air shifted, and silence settled like a veil. The drums had quieted, leaving only the crackling of fire and the weight of the rune in my hand. A force, raw and primal, coursed through me. I saw my pain reflected in the fire’s embers, but I also saw something more - a strength I thought I had lost. The rune spoke without words, promising that within the ashes of despair, a seed of renewal awaited.
Swedish
Hon öppnade sin påse
där gåtor och visdom vilade
Ur mörkret drog jag min själ tillbaka
och fann styrkan som framtiden krävde
Ingwaz, en gnista av livets frö
ett löfte om gryning, om nytt som kan gro
Trots stormar och skuggor, jag såg det klart
att kraften fanns gömd i det som var jag
Mitt vedträ brann ut
askan viskade forna tiders minnen
Kolens glöd bar mitt tysta arv
tiden smidde mig för framtidens famn
English interpretation
The poem "ING" is a lyrical recounting of transformation through the interplay of nature, ritual, and self-discovery. It begins with the moment of initiation: the drawing of the rune. The "pouch of runes" symbolizes the unseen forces that guide us, while the act of choosing represents the reclamation of agency in a time of vulnerability.
The second stanza delves into the essence of Ingwaz, the rune of potential and quiet strength. It becomes a beacon in the storm, a reminder that within destruction lies the seed of creation. The drumbeat, the fire, and the frost serve as metaphors for the balance of chaos and order, pushing the narrator to embrace the duality of struggle and growth.
In the final stanza, the imagery of the burning wood and lingering ash portrays the inevitability of endings. Yet the glowing coals hold a promise - the transformation is not without purpose. The narrator’s "silent inheritance" is the strength forged in hardship, now ready to guide them into the uncertain expanse of the future. The poem’s tone is dark and somber, yet deeply affirming, reflecting the narrator’s journey from brokenness to renewal under the shadow of the winter woods.
I've removed many of my old demos. More releases in the future...
nirucon.bandcamp.comThis is a solitary descent into shadowed realms by Nicklas Rudolfsson, also known as NIRU. A vessel for unearthly creations, this project exists where light falters and the unknown takes root. Here, I weave sonic rituals that stray from my other bands and projects. While unconfined by rigid genre boundaries, the journey often embraces the haunting expanse of dark ambient, the relentless churn of industrial soundscapes, and atmospheric textures that whisper of desolation. Yet, it remains untethered, a crucible to push beyond these definitions into uncharted sonic territory.
This project holds echoes of my prior incarnation, Visionary Vexations Vibrations (VVV), now resting in dormant slumber. Yet, here, the boundaries dissolve further. Within this evolving framework, I seek to explore and distort the edges of dark ambient, industrial, and ambient soundscapes, to delve into primal rhythms, ritualistic percussion, and whatever lies in the liminal spaces between sound, poetry, and performance.
The offerings are raw and unvarnished, often presented as demos and "unfinished" fragments. Recordings are forged with modest tools — a sampler, synthesizers, open-source software, and the untamed resonance of traditional percussion. The act is not about perfection, but capturing the ephemeral moment. Some creations emerge from the stillness of midnight forests, others from the isolation of abandoned ruins or fleeting moments stolen during restless travels. Each piece is a reflection, a shadow cast by the fire of creation, as fleeting and visceral as the breath of a storm.
I am also open to collaborations and currently have several active collaborative projects in progress...
DRAUGURINN & NIRU
Dark Ambient · Obscure Death Industrial · Ancient Trance-Like Rhythms
Collaboration with my friend Disa aka
Draugurinn. We are performing live together and potentially releasing something in the future...
Web: draugurinn-niru.nirucon.se
Instagram: @draugurinn.niru
Facebook: @draugurinn.niru
NIRU & LUSSIDOTTER
Primitive Black Metal-infused passages · Dark Ambient Soundscapes · Desolate Interludes · Poetry
Collaboration with my friend Lussidotter.
Web: niru-lussidotter.nirucon.se
Instagram: @niru.lussidotter
Facebook: @niru.lussidotter