SUGAI KEN

Sugai Ken is a Japanese electronic composer known for blending native folklore, geographical sound design, and personal ambience into his music. Active since the mid-1990s in Japan's underground scene, he creates immersive sound worlds that evoke the atmosphere of "night in Japan," incorporating elements of traditional music, musique concrète, and symphonic textures. His distinctive style involves treating and expanding found sounds into organic, atmospheric compositions that feel both intimate and vast, as exemplified by his acclaimed 2017 album *UkabazUmorezU* and 2016's *On the Quakefish*.

Sugai Ken's work often channels a deep connection to Japanese culture and folklore, mixing ancient sounds with modern electronic production. He's been recognized internationally for this unique fusion and has performed at notable venues and festivals including Mutek Japan, Rewire, and the legendary Berghain in Berlin. His approach draws on influences from traditional Japanese court music as well as avant-garde techniques akin to musique concrète pioneers, resulting in a sound that feels timeless, meditative, and immersive.

Genres

Experimental

Ambient

Avant-garde

Folk

Techno

Electronica

Post-rock

Glitch

Idm

Field Recording

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Latest Release

Rosa i al slags lys (Sugai Ken Remix)

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SUGAI KEN

Single - Released December 13, 2024