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Konk is the name of a recording studio[1] established by members of English rock band the Kinks.
The Kinks began recording full-time at the studio in about 1973. The group recorded the massive (1973 & 1974) project at Konk, and it would remain their main studio until the group disbanded in 1996. It received a considerable amount of attention in 2008 when English people Indie rock group the Kooks recorded an album there, titled Konk (2008), which topped the UK albums chart in April that year.
In 1989, Big Audio Dynamite recorded Megatop Phoenix, their final album together, at Konk, and in its liner notes stated that they considered the Kinks an inspiration.
In 1991 the studios were used to record tracks for Rumor and Sigh, the sixth solo album by Richard Thompson.
In July 2010, Ray Davies put the studio up for sale as a redevelopment property, presumably to be demolished. In June 2011 Davies announced a delay in the sale saying "It was up for sale but I've got another record I've got to do so we're debating what to do now. It's open for discussion".
In 2012, the Fall recorded tracks for their album Re-Mit at Konk Studios.
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