Most artists step onto the stage to perform their music. KiNK steps onto it to create it. Every live show is an open-ended exercise in improvisation, where drum machines, synthesizers and sequencers become instruments, and no two performances ever unfold the same way.

Born and raised in Sofia, Strahil Velchev carved his own path long before Bulgaria’s electronic scene gained international recognition. Through the pBPM collective and a string of acclaimed releases on labels including Macro, Running Back, Ovum and Rush Hour, he developed a sound that moves effortlessly between house, techno, acid and analogue experimentation, refusing to settle into a single musical category.

His international breakthrough came not only through his productions, but through a radically different approach to live performance. Rather than recreating finished tracks, KiNK embraces unpredictability, reshaping his music in real time and allowing each performance to evolve with the energy of the moment. This philosophy has established him as one of electronic music’s most celebrated live performers, earning appearances at leading clubs and festivals worldwide, as well as multiple accolades including Resident Advisor readers’ Best Live Act.

Alongside his performances, he continues to expand his catalogue through his own Sofia Records imprint, while his productions and remixes have become a lasting influence across contemporary electronic music.