Born in 1980, Albert Eno has been honing his craft since the age of 11. After achieving significant success in the ’90s with his alternative rock band Kismet, including performances at London’s O2 Arena and winning “Best Band” at the Tour Music Fest, Albert Eno launched his solo career in 2018. Known for his intense vocal performances and intimate acoustic sets, he has supported artists such as Charlie Winston, Noah Gundersen, and Stu Larsen.
Alongside his collaborations, Albert Eno continues his solo work, combining voice and acoustic/electric guitars to craft intimate, emotionally resonant performances. His repertoire includes original songs, selections from Dark’n’Stormy, and reinterpretations of influences, such as John Lennon, Jeff Buckley, Chris Cornell, Nirvana, and Oasis.
Albert Eno is currently working on his second solo album, set for release in May 2026, preceded by a new solo show: a raw, powerful, and unfiltered musical journey designed to connect authentically with audiences.
With “Stay” out now, we took some time to hear from Albert Eno. Read below to learn more about Albert Eno, the story behind “Stay,” and what’s to come.
Hi Albert Eno! Let’s start with how did you choose your artist name?
My brother Alessandro came up with the idea to call me Albert Eno when we formed our first band, Kismet, many years ago. “Eno” is inspired by Brian Eno, and I immediately liked the sound of it.
What city are you from, and where are you based now?
I’m from a small town in Northern Italy, between Verona and Venice, and I’m still based in that area. A very quiet place to live.
At what point in your life did you decide to pursue a career in music? How did you get started?
Music has been part of my life since I was very young. I started writing and singing at 11, dreaming with my brother of playing big stages like Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden.
In 1999, I started working on my first record with Kismet. That’s when things became serious and I chose to follow my path in music.
How would you describe your sound?
I would describe it as a dreamy indie-folk sound with a rock attitude in the vocals. I like to play with dynamics in my singing, moving from a whisper to more intense and powerful moments.
At the beginning of my solo career, I started with a very raw and intimate acoustic approach, and over time I introduced electric elements to create more depth and atmosphere, always keeping the focus on the lyrics.
Do you have any hobbies outside of music? What do you do to stay creative?
I believe creativity is everywhere in daily life. I love poetry, cinema, concerts, festivals, and museums—any place where art can inspire and create a connection.
Who are some of your main musical influences?
Artists like Chris Cornell, Layne Staley and Jeff Buckley have influenced me deeply.
At the beginning you naturally absorb your influences, but over time I focused on finding my own voice and identity.
Do you have a dream collaboration?
I would love to write or play a song with Glen Hansard. I think he’s one of the greatest songwriters of our time!
What’s one of the proudest moments of your music career so far?
A very important moment was playing with Kismet at the Indigo O2 in London, a venue inside The O2 Arena in front of more than 2,000 people for a festival!
As a solo artist, opening for Charlie Winston in Belgium at La Ferme du Biéreau, and performing at the “Vittoriale” amphitheater in Italy were both unforgettable experiences in my music career.
What would you say are the greatest lessons that you’ve learned so far?
To stay true to yourself and your artistic vision. Music is a long journey and trying to be someone you‘re not, is both difficult and a waste of time. I’ve learned that growth takes time, and every experience helps shape who you are as an artist.
Now onto your release, “Stay.” What inspired this song? What is “Stay” about?
“Stay” is about connection, about the fragile moment when you ask someone not to leave, emotionally or physically.
It was born in a very intimate moment, from the need to hold on to something meaningful, something you don’t want to lose. There is a sense of vulnerability in it, but also something strength.
What was the inspiration behind the cover artwork for “Stay?”
It’s a concept artwork created by Giorgia Faccin, who is working on the whole visual identity of the new songs I’m releasing. She imagined it as a kind of photograph placed onto the page of a diary; something personal, almost like a memory you want to keep safe.
How did the collaboration with Frida Bollani Magoni come about?
I was on tour in Belgium with Charlie Winston when Frida started following me on social media. She discovered my music and liked my artistic and songwriter approach. After a few months of talking on Instagram, she invited me to join one of her concerts during her solo tour to play a couple of my songs. We immediately felt a strong connection and very naturally we started playing together in other occasions in the following months.
Then, over the past couple of years, we’ve shared several concerts across Italy, building something really genuine along the way.
What was the creative process like when making “Stay?”
During the COVID period, I started to play the piano more often, even though it’s not my main instrument. “Stay” came from there.
It happened quite quickly and once I found the main piano melody, I just followed the creative flow! The chord progression and the chorus lyrics came very naturally…as if the song already existed inside me.
How long did it take to complete “Stay?”
The demo version was created in just a few hours, very instinctively. Of course, the full production took more time, especially because I wanted to work with Frida on the piano part. But the core of the song came together very quickly.
What is your favorite lyric in “Stay” and why?
I feel the whole song works like a small piece of poetry, but one line I really love is: “let’s make our tears turn into gold.”
It’s about turning pain into something meaningful, something even more valuable than before. Sometimes it takes courage not to give up on things that seem broken.
What do you hope fans take away from “Stay” and your music in general?
I hope they can feel something real and honest—even just a small emotional connection. If a song can resonate with someone’s life or feelings, then it has already done something great.
What’s next for you? Are you working on any upcoming projects, or do you have any upcoming shows that we should be on the lookout for?
I’ve just released another song, “Empty Lung Apnea,” and very soon another piece of the project will come out, leading up to the full release on May 22.
In the next months, I’ll focus on promoting the new music through radio, interviews, and showcases. I’m also really looking forward to bringing these songs live, hopefully touring across Italy and Europe—and why not, also Canada and the U.S., where I already have many listeners.
Where can we follow you on social media?
I really enjoy staying connected with people through social media—it means a lot to me to see listeners sharing my music and connecting with my songs.
You can find all my social and music links here:
https://linktr.ee/alberteno.
Before you go, let’s ask you an off-topic question. What is your favorite food?
I’m Italian, so my favorite food is pretty much anything that comes out of my mom’s kitchen, nothing can beat that!
Thank you for the great interview; wish you much continued success!
