Purr Machine

Purr Machine
OriginNorth Hollywood, California, United States
GenresElectro-industrial
Years active1996–present
LabelsRe-Constriction
Past members
  • Kirk Hellie
  • Kevin Kipnis
  • Betsy Martin
Websitepurrmachine.com

Purr Machine are an American electro-industrial group based in Los Angeles, California, and comprising guitarist Kirk Hellie, bassist Kevin Kipnis and vocalist Betsy Martin. They band were known for their atmospheric blend of electronica, gothic music and industrial rock. With Kevin Kipnis serving as their main songwriter and programmer, Purr Machine released Speak Clearly and Ging Ging respectively in 1999 and 2000 for Re-Constriction Records. Purr Machine's second studio album Starry was released in 2007 by No Bliss Lost Records.