Anenon is the primary alias of Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist and Non Projects founder Brian Allen Simon. His work is characterized by a sophisticated integration of tenor saxophone, Rhodes piano, and modular synthesis.
Emerging from the fertile LA 'beat scene' of the early 2010s, Simon quickly distinguished himself by moving away from hip-hop tropes toward a more avant-garde intersection of contemporary classical and ambient jazz. His participation in the 2011 Red Bull Music Academy marked a pivotal moment, aligning him with a global community of experimental producers. Critically, his work is praised for its architectural sense of space, often described as 'topographic' music that maps the emotional and physical landscape of urban environments. His evolution from the beat-driven 'Inner Hue' to the more abstract and piano-led 'Tongue' demonstrates a career-long commitment to stripping away artifice in favor of raw, evocative textures. He occupies a unique cultural space between the jazz club and the warehouse electronic scene, influencing a wave of artists who seek to humanize electronic music through acoustic improvisation.
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