KONK was an American band formed in 1980 in New York City and active until 1988 that emerged during a period marked by the post-punk/new wave and disco scenes which were prevalent at the time.

KONK won the attention of both scenes by playing a hybrid of the two musical styles which involved the blending of a new wave attitude with the carefree nature of disco's dance crowd.

KONK's musical influences ranged from Afrobeat, jazz and funk to hip hop.

Given these influence KONK's style is noted as being highly percussive, and containing simple, yet strong, backing bass lines.

[1] KONK was formed by avant-garde jazz personality Dana Vlcek, and had among its many members: The band was managed by Ken Sitz, later creative director of Conelrad.