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]
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]