Kirk Hellie is a guitarist for Purr Machine, an American electro-industrial group based in Los Angeles. As part of the trio alongside bassist Kevin Kipnis and vocalist Betsy Martin, Hellie contributes to the band's distinctive atmospheric sound that blends electronica, gothic influences, and industrial rock elements.
Purr Machine released their debut albums *Speak Clearly* (1999) and *Ging Ging* (2000) on Re-Constriction Records, establishing themselves within the electro-industrial underground. The band continued their sonic exploration with the album *Starry* (2007), released through No Bliss Lost Records, showcasing their evolved approach to layered electronic textures and industrial composition.