{"title":"Kink","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKink is a Bulgarian DJ and producer based in Sofia. With his unique blend of electronic music, he has become one of the most influential artists in the industry. Known for his innovative sound and energetic performances, Kink has captivated audiences worldwide. His passion for music shines through in every track he produces, making him a true master of his craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Kink has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and EPs, earning him recognition from both fans and fellow musicians alike. His ability to seamlessly fuse different genres together sets him apart from other artists in the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether he's performing at festivals or headlining club nights, Kink never fails to deliver an unforgettable experience. His infectious energy and undeniable talent have made him a favorite among electronic music enthusiasts everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"playground-2","title":"Playground","description":"\u003cp\u003eSay what you wanna say, but you have to give Strahil Velchev this: the man's a powerhouse. Recording and playing live under the KiNK alias, he went on to become one of finest purveyor's of funk in techno and house. What it is, by definition, ain't exactly clear. And that is the beauty of it. KiNK's music is unifying in the best possible way. Channeling the spirit and feeling of a time where it didn't really matter who the faces behind the music were, KiNK plays with the elements of genres and sub-genres as if the future of it all is still wide-open. At the same time it could be accused of retro-fetishism, as much as the Pope himself is infallible. The pure need to recreate moments, feelings and experience - rather than carbon copies of existing designs - was what started KiNK's production work. Hailing from Bulgaria, it was nearly impossible to get your hands on all the records and music that fed into a system of raves, clubs and record shops that seemed far away from Sofia, and financially it might as well have meant another galaxy. Wanting to DJ without having access to the tracks that spun the carousel meant that you had to create them yourselves. So, here we go with a private bootlegger gone public mastermind and one of the loudest voices in house, techno and beyond. From KiNK's early productions with Neville Watson to his smash-hit for Ovum, a cerebral album for Macro, tons of remixes \u0026amp; tracks and his mind-bending live act, Playground seems to take all that into a blender. Simultaneously a sound-summary, the harvest of a field of ideas, and the exhibition of an artist in his prime, it also works as a sort of KiNK dictionary: avant-garde soundscapes stand next to boisterous bangers, classic club tracks and peak time emotions find their idiosyncratic and contemplative counterparts – all of it coming down like a torrent in a drought. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3LP - Triple Vinyl with Download.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Running Back","offers":[{"title":"LP | x3","offer_id":50436450451787,"sku":"1022488","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50436446912843,"sku":"1022537","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ade99140-f00e-4d8d-910a-06bb35957039_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726917414"},{"product_id":"piano-power","title":"Piano Power","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe return of...KiNK. His first original record after the latest album and a few bits here and there, is an ode to the miraculous grip that a piano still holds over almost any dance floor. Unmistakably titled \u003ci\u003ePiano Power EP\u003c\/i\u003e, the Bulgarian hit factory does what it does best: infectious melodies, moving bassand gnarly acid lines as well as the ill beats around. Born out of studio rehearsals for live sets,\u003ci\u003e 2 Love U\u003c\/i\u003e is a freestyle jam with regular collaborator Rachel Row (see \u003ci\u003eHand Made EP\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eFollow The Step\u003c\/i\u003e):KiNK on keys and Rachel in the vocal booth results in pure positivism, energetic hooks and a certain pop magic. Think Rozalla, Bizarre Inc. or any other sign long and you are almost there. Instrumental included for the faint at heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Remember\u003c\/i\u003e on the other hand, which is also available as one of KiNK’s beloved video workouts, is presented here as a \u003ci\u003e303 Mix \u003c\/i\u003ethat loses the classic house sample of the first version, in favor of - well, another classic dance music ingredient - the squelchy sound that DJ Pierre invented. Last, but not least.\u003ci\u003e Raw \u003c\/i\u003eis the kind of happy-go-lucky piano-bazooka that revokes the spirit of Baltimore’s production outfit Basement Boys in todays’ pagan parties. Using the minimum amount ofmusic tools (lack of effects, volume changes creating dynamics and no more than four instruments), itals feels like KiNK’s reply to Herbert’s infamous dogma. 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This dynamic release comprises three tracks and two engaging DJ accapellas. “The past, like the future, is indefinite and exists only as a spectrum of possibilities” S.Hawking SOFIA: Founded by Strahil Velchev and Konstantin Petrov, Sofia is not only the physical location where this music was made, the city where they met and developed as artists, but also a paradox that is reflected in the art and music that comes from the place. Beautiful and ugly at the same time, clean and dirty, brutal as well as romantic, it’s a place where aesthetically seemingly incompatible styles come together in a twisted, yet unifying form. The photographs for the sleeves are made by influential local selector DJ Valentine, effortlessly capturing the local reality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sofia","offers":[{"title":"Black 12\"","offer_id":51246084981067,"sku":"2177718","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a2731936520_10_82a2d08f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1739231830"},{"product_id":"versions-2","title":"Versions","description":"\u003cp\u003eSay what you want, but Strahil Velchev has never been one to sit still — not on stage, not in the studio, and certainly not on . Here, KiNK turns his own material inside out, upside down, and somehow still lands on his feet, grinning. His return to Running Back arrives as four slices of KiNK logic and mischief.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Running Back","offers":[{"title":"12\" - Black","offer_id":55908262117707,"sku":"R5554-3819","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a1836599648_16.jpg?v=1763149536"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_50464e4c_thumbnail_4096_9e382cd2-d29f-41c3-ade4-43d3507b126a.jpg?v=1726917380","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/kink.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}