Andrew Yencken was born in Sydney in 1963 and grew up in Melbourne. He is a composer , songwriter, producer and engineer who works in both popular and alternative/experimental musics. He has also contributed soundtracks to film, theatre, and dance productions in Australia.

Since 1992 he has recieved a number of commissions from The Listening Room (TLR), ABC Radio, and his work for radio has been featured on networks throughout Europe and North America. Between 1999-2000 he travelled extensively in Brazil, the journey forming the the inspiration for his latest work, "Boats Of Paper".