XNK (pronounced ‘ink’ – like in a pen) is a 28 year-old songwriter, entertainer, and artist newly based in Los Angeles.

Originally from East Tennessee, USA, he moved to Boston to study music composition and performance at Berklee College of Music.

While studying, he kept a full schedule recording for other artists, and playing gigs.

XNK moved to Los Angeles at the end of 2021 to continue and grow a career in music/entertainment.

Since moving to LA he has been recording, releasing, and performing his own music as a seven-piece rock band, playing and writing for other artists, and running a trio that performs for private events.

Watch XNK’s collaboration with Tuneriver® artist Lina Cooper:

XNK is a groove and lyric based writer with a volcanic passion for dramatic rock n’ roll.

However, he pulls influences from all over including blues, jazz, pop, gospel, and latin music.