Enon
were formed by John Schmersal when his previous band, Brainiac, were tragically
forced to call it a day. The band's first album, "Believio" was
essentially John's solo record, but he toured with a revolving door of
musicians. By 1991 however, the band had solidified into a three piece,
with Toko Yasuda (formerly of Blonde Redhead and The Lapse) playing keyboards,
bass and sharing vocals and Matt Schultz showing the world what is meant
by a "powerhouse skinsman". They based themselves in New York,
but made frequent trips around the US, and even made it to Europe with
Les Savy Fav.
Enon released their sophomore long player, 2002's "High Society",
through Touch and Go. Recorded by, among others, Dave Sardy (Hundred Reasons,
Marilyn Manson) behind the mixing desk. An eclectic, but finely crafted
pop record, it was received with great acclaim around the world. Enon came
back to Europe for an extensive tour at the beginning of the summer. They
returned again in the Autumn with Girls vs Boys. Around this time they
also released the Prince-influenced "Drowning Appointment" on
French Kiss, run by Les Savy Fav's Syd Butler.
On
their return to New York, Enon started recording a new album "Hocus
Pocus" (to be released
in the Autumn) and set up a number of remixes of "In this City" for
a new EP. Among them are Dalek, who collaborated with Toko during her time
in The Lapse. Also included on the CD is a remix of "Murder Sound" from
the forthcoming album and a version of "Inches" from their first
instrumental release, "Believio", in 2000. It also features the
incredible video to "In this City" as well as previous effort "Pleasure
and Privelege". Enon are set to tour Europe in November 2003.