Sugai Ken, a sound musician that produces electrical noises inspired by Japanese folk traditions, has a distinctive style that is reminiscent of nightlife in Japan.
Ken’s latest record, UkabazUmorezU (2017), which translates to ‘‘slow and steady wins the race”, has gained international praise from platforms such as Pitchfork. His album On the Quakefish, recorded in 2016, both original and repressed version were immediately sold out.
One of the most prominent Japanese labels, EM Records, released his Goto no Yoniwa (Garden in the Night), which further exposed him to international audiences.
Ken’s works were featured on LOS APSON? charted throughout 2014, 2016 and 2017 and 2018. He also provided songs to Fabriclive (UK). In addition, Ken’s songs were frequently used by radios such as BBC Radio, NTS Radio and Red Bull Radio. He provided a mysterious mix to the Solid Steel (Ninjatune) series which had previously deeply impressed Rob Booth.
He is highly regarded as one of the few Japanese producers who can take a different approach to EU&US’s trends and has been invited to EU-tour in every year since 2018 (2020 has been postponed due to COVID19).
https://igetrvng.com/sugai-ken-eu-2018-tour
https://jp.residentadvisor.net/news/70846
