Keenwa Music | Portfolio

About Me

My name is Keenan Ketzner, and I'm a multidisciplinary artist based in Whatcom County, Washington. I studied audio production at Fairhaven College, where I specialized my learning in mixing, mastering, engineering, and composition. Over the years, I’ve collaborated with a wide range of musicians and filmmakers, bringing a deep curiosity and hands-on approach to every project. From recording engineer, to producer, to re-recording engineer, to live audio, sound design, performing, and more; I can handle many tasks. I have a particular passion for restoring damaged or unconventional recordings, as well as capturing the energy of live performances in challenging environments.

Beyond audio work, I also have a self-taught background in visual art, with training in drawing and photo manipulation. My design portfolio includes poster work for both local and touring artists, as well as experimental visual projects that explore form, texture, and mood. I’m also an active writer, contributing interviews, show reviews, and editorial pieces that reflect my investment in the artistic communities that fascinate me.

And as for writing, it is part of my overall attempts at the world of communications. I used to write for 5 years at What's Up! Magazine, where I actually talked to a lot of really cool artists, both international, but also locally who helped inspire and guide me in my own world-- but of course it was also cool to talk to Creed Bratton for 30 minutes. Otherwise I've written for a few other online publications, mostly the follow up to WUM which is Shut Up! And Listen, where I am able to spread out with my more comedic side. I also have done radio hosting, podcast work, YouTube videos, and more, but really trying to open up this side of my creativity.

The name Keenwa is a blend of my first name and the place I’ve called home for most of my life. It captures the tone I strive for in my work: fresh, playful, grounded in personal experience. As Keenwa, I aim to create spaces where sound, image, and narrative coalesce into boundary-pushing art. Every project I take on is guided by my DIY ethos and a deep respect for the artists and stories at the heart of the work. People say this a lot, but art really is at the core of my life and I hope that I'm able to share some of the joy it brings with all of you.

Favorite color: all of them, favorite movie: The Room, favorite band: Menomena, best sounding album: Merriweather Post Pavilion, best console: Wii, highest jump: 10 feet, longest hair: really light-colored eyelash, favorite cat: Rigby

FEATURED WORK: OYAMA SAY VIRTUOSO [VAPORWAVE VISUAL ALBUM]

LATEST BLOG POST: [Pending]

Audio Work

My main bandcamp page which leads to all my other projects that are written, recorded, and produced by me

A collection of some of my custom made sound effects from over the years

Remix project based on recordings of the lovely John Swanke, also links to my ambient/noise projects

A remastering project where I touched up nearly decade old remixes and breathed new life into them, along with creating the album cover with longtime collaborator Justin Klipping

Mixed and mastered this beautiful collection of tunes by Noise Not Songs

Mixed and mastered this EP by Ticks 'n' Tones

Did ADR, mixing, and mastering for this delightfully mad short film by Hackjob Productions

Did mixing, sound design, and composing for this version of the short film by Nico Fiery

Mixed and mastered several tracks by the tuneful Andrian Universe

Filmed, recorded, and mixed this performance of the tenacious Porch Cat

Additional mastering for this spell-binding blend of guitar and sound worlds

Recorded and mixed this burst of noise by the lovely S̷U̷I̷C̷I̷D̷E̷ ̷V̷E̷S̷T̷ and ACÉPHALE

SFX, foley, and mixing for the lovely team with SubliminalEd

Mixing and sound design for Dan Schofield's wry comedy/family drama

Sound design for this mind-bending short with a ton of talented individuals

Other Audio Projects

Darry Queen's "Looking Back" (Mixing and mastering)
Faux Pause's "Everything is Everything and Even if You Forget" (Additional recording)
Noah Hirsch's "Acoustic Songs for Electric Keyboards" (Recording, mixing, mastering)
Nut Hole Publishing's "The Story Of The Eye Audiobook" (Cleanup/mastering)
Cody Collins "Unified Field Theory" (Recording, engineering, production, mixing)
Animal|Inside Live (Recording, mixing, mastering)
Jostaberry's "Connecting - The Secret Provider remix" (Remixing)
Zach Zinn's "Upon Arising At Dawn I Was Unaware" (Mixing, mastering)
The Fairweather Family's S/T (Recording, mixing, mastering)
Justice Yeldham's "FREE COSTANZA" (Recording, mixing, mastering)
Theme for Die Monster podcast (Composing, mixing, mastering)
BOY FROOT's "ßACK IN THE DAY" (Rap verse)
TERRORDOME Volume VII "PeRfEcTmAtChdotCOM" (Composition, mixing)
Collected Animals "another white singer" (Recording, performing, mixing, mastering)
Sehome High School's production of "Radium Girls" (SFX)

Visual Work

Gallery of my creative works done in an assortment of styles

Gallery of posters done for various musicians

Examples of my photo restoration work

Video art/senior project based on the compositions written throughout my time at university

Visualizers for a split with the legendary b l u e s c r e e n

9 music videos for my friend's album that I also remastered

Other Visual Projects

Some of my favorite photos: [LINK]
Immersive version of "Life and Times" video art project
"Karma Salon" album cover with b l u e s c r e e n

Testimonials

"Keenan brought new life to my ten-year-old tracks. It sounds better than I ever imagined. He is a wizard, and truly understands the needs of any artist he's working with."

– Justin (Midisoft Deluxe)

"He took our video baby and raised it into a beautiful final product. Thank you so much!"

– Johnny Bunch (Hackjob Productions)

"Keenan worked fast and did a great job making my latest album sound warm and big. When the mix came back I had almost no notes! "

– John Swanke (John Swanke)