Electronic · BG

KiNK

High-energy, improvised house and techno that feels alive. Tactile analog synths and playful machine funk designed for peak-time dance floors and late-night energy.

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KiNK makes electronic music that feels like it’s being built in front of you. It is the sound of a master craftsman playing with his tools, favoring the happy accident over the sterile loop. His tracks are infused with a sense of kinetic motion, characterized by warm analog basslines, chirping acid leads, and a rhythmic swing that feels human rather than robotic. It is house and techno with a mischievous, playful heart.

What sets him apart is the sheer physicality of his sound. While many producers stay tucked behind a laptop, KiNK’s music sounds like it was wrestled out of hardware. You can hear the knobs being turned, the sliders being slammed, and the buttons being mashed. This tactile approach creates a unique tension where the music feels both polished for the club and raw enough to fall apart at any second, though it never does.

Start with the 'Cloud Generator EP' to hear his ability to craft massive, euphoric club moments. From there, dive into 'Playground' for a broader look at his experimental range. If you want to understand why he is a legend, find a video of his live set; the music makes significantly more sense once you see him treating a MIDI controller like a lead guitar.

Strahil Velchev, better known by his artist name KiNK, is a Bulgarian producer, DJ and live performer. Velchev became interested in electronic music in the 1990s and started making his own music a few years later. In 2005, he released his track, "Same Old Thing", on vinyl. He has worked with multiple record labels, including Ovum and Rush Hour. In May 2014, his debut album Under Destruction was released with Macro. His second album, Playground, was released with Running Back in November 2017. In 2018, he launched his own label, named after his hometown Sofia. In his live performances, KiNK is known for improvisation and interaction with the audience. According to a poll, Resident Advisor readers named him the Best Live Electronic Act of 2015 and 2016. In 2018, MusicRadar named him the best live electronic act in the world. KiNK also releases music under the alias Kirilik and with his partner Rachel Row.
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Our Catalog4 Albums · 2009 · 2017
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