Strahil Velchev, better known by his artist name KiNK, is a Bulgarian producer, DJ and live performer.[1][2]

Velchev became interested in electronic music in the 1990s[3] and started making his own music a few years later.[4] In 2005, he released his track, "Same Old Thing", on vinyl.[5] He has worked with multiple record labels, including Ovum and Rush Hour.[6] In May 2014, his debut album Under Destruction was released with Macro.[6] His second album, Playground, was released with Running Back in November 2017.[7] In 2018, he launched his own label, named after his hometown Sofia.[8]

In his live performances, KiNK is known for improvisation and interaction with the audience.[4] According to a poll, Resident Advisor readers named him the Best Live Electronic Act of 2015[9] and 2016.[10] In 2018, MusicRadar named him the best live electronic act in the world.[11]

KiNK also releases music under the alias Kirilik[12] and with his partner Rachel Row.[13]

References

  1. ↑ McGlynn, Declan (10 March 2020). "KiNK: How I Play Live". DJ Mag. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  2. ↑ "KiNK". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  3. ↑ Geary, Rob. "KiNK: With an old PC, a Bulgarian producer puts his own bent on experimental tech-house". XLR8R. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  4. 1 2 "A conversation with one of dance music's best-loved live acts, recorded live at AVA Festival". Resident Advisor. 28 June 2018. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  5. ↑ "DJ KiNK". DJ Guide. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  6. 1 2 Ryce, Andrew (24 February 2014). "KiNK's debut album is Under Destruction". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  7. ↑ Coultate, Aaron (6 September 2017). "KiNK reveals full details of new album, Playground, for Running Back". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  8. ↑ Ryce, Andrew (24 October 2019). "KiNK pays tribute to his hometown with new label, Sofia". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  9. ↑ "RA Poll: Top 40 live acts of 2015". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  10. ↑ "RA Poll: Top 40 live acts of 2016". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  11. ↑ "The 15 best live electronic acts in the world right now". MusicRadar. 11 December 2018. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  12. ↑ "Strahil Velchev". Discogs. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  13. ↑ Francis, Claire (12 April 2017). "Live At The Top: KiNK interview". The Skinny. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
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