About

Ken Eno [a.k.a. Kenkichi Eno]

Internationally acclaimed sound engineer based in London
with previous thriving stints in New York, Toronto, and Tokyo.

In Ken's extensive 15-year career as a sound engineer, he has been immersed in diverse and internationally renowned music scenes, spanning the indie rock scene in Japan and Canada during the 2000s-2010s, the prestige jazz scene of New York City, and the avant-garde experimental/electronic music landscape of London.

In his extensive career in live sound, he has mixed FOH sound for thousands of musicians worldwide, including Grammy Award-winning artists like Richard Bona, Roy Hargrove, Miho Hazama, and Eric Lewis.
Notably, he served as a tour manager and sound engineer for Shonen Knife, Kurt Cobain's beloved band, during their two-month tour across the EU/UK.
His sound operation skills and dedication have earned him praise from acclaimed musicians globally.

Ken's expertise extends beyond live sound engineering to encompass recording, production, and event management. Ken started a basement studio named WONDER WORK STUDIO in Tokyo where he produced emerging indie rock bands. One of his notable productions includes the "Hitsuji Kazoeru Ookami EP" by Machibuse, which received widespread acclaim from critics, radio stations, and record shops.

During the pandemic period, Ken furthered his theoretical understanding of acoustics and spatial audio at the University of York in England, enhancing his knowledge base and technical proficiency.

Since 2023, Ken has been entrusted with the management of the d&b Soundscape sound system for various immersive shows at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), a pioneering institution that has shaped the London/UK art and music scene for over 75 years.