We Are BalkanHED

About

BalkanHED ( | bawl-khan hed | ) is a conceptual-visual music project, a duo formed by brothers Azo & Burofar in 2005.

Originally launched as a digital-visual concept rather than a traditional band, the project highlights their dual identity as digital artists and musicians.

Their compositions are built on unconventional, complex rhythms and odd time signatures, blending eccentric, innovative ideas with a sound where hard yet melodic elements prevail.

A creative fusion of Electronica and authentic musical forms, their tracks attractively weave in traditional folk instruments typical of Bulgaria and the Balkans.

Creative Process

Over the years, BalkanHED has built a diverse portfolio of musical experiments, captured across several compilation albums.

Their journey is marked by collaborations with musicians from a wide range of genres, each contributing significantly to the project’s ever-evolving sound and overall musical stylistics. The diversity of the creative process is amplified by contributions from Dez (drums) and Push (funky groove bass), the latter of whom frequently joins the duo for live performances. A key long-time collaborator is Denis, with whom they created the highly successful track 'Tatkovoto (Daddy's)' - BalkanHED ReMiX (2014).

Notable highlights include two collaborations with Viara Ivanova: 'We Get So Inspired' (2011) and 'Come on, Yano!' (2012).

In 2018, they teamed up with Hellbobz (Fyeld) to create 'INSPIRE' – a powerful DnB track with deep lyrical resonance, currently awaiting its official release.

Known for their selective live presence, BalkanHED focuses on major festival stages and high-impact club appearances.

Music Genre

Electronica / Electronic / Big Beat / Breakbeat / Dubstep / Drum'n'Bass / Ethno / EthnoStep / GaidaStep / Fusion / Folktronica / Progressive / Glitch / Experimental / Techno / Dance / Rave

Control Panel & Live Performers

Burofar (2005 – present, Founder) → composing, programming, sаmpling, mixing, digital sound design

Azo (2005 – present, Co-Founder) → programming, vox, composing, conceptions & settings