Weโre Clay and Kelsyโinstrument designers, performing artists, and music producers. In 2021 we created CKI, our proudly queer and woman-owned software company. Our dream was to make cute instruments that inspires new ideas and feelings to create music with. We designed the Osc Collection to push synthesis boundaries and make ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ that feel good to play.
On November 15th we will be releasing our first EP. Act I: โI amโ invites listeners on a descent through the soulโa raw journey of self-destruction, reinvention, and the powerful emotions of hurt and anger left in its wake. At a time when weโve all felt the sting of separation and disconnection, we somehow found unity in crafting this story, a story we’ve carried within us for so long. Our music blends vulnerability with theatricality, reflecting the depths of our personal and artistic experiences.
Clay Burton (she/her)
Clay Burton is a music producer, drummer, and music software designer from Los Angeles, California. Her journey took her to The Institute of Sonology at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague in 2014, and she later earned a Bachelorโs degree in Music Technology from CalArts in 2018. Clayโs work focuses on creating innovative software instruments and specialty tools, pushing the boundaries of synthesis and sound design. As one half of a music duo Clay and Kelsy, Clay combines her technical expertise with her passion for production, and together, they also run a specialized instrument company that bridges their music with their commitment to creative design.
Kelsy Kemper (she/they)
Kelsy Kemper is a singer, songwriter, and pianist from Los Angeles, California and one half of music duo with Clay and Kelsy. By the age of eleven, Kelsy was already writing music and recording her first original songs in the studio. Since then, sheโs pursued a dream of making music, performing in various musical groups and choirs and bringing a unique voice to the art. Over the past thirteen years, working closely with Clay, Kelsy has cultivated a deep passion for synthesis and music production, making her an integral part of their sound and creative vision. Together, Clay and Kelsy not only share their music but also run an instrument company, blending design and connection in everything they create.
