Knaughty is a project by Kvachi, a Tbilisi-based multimedia artist and a resident at KHIDI, a heavyweight of the Georgian capital’s simmering techno scene. Having grown up surrounded by musicians and melomaniacs, Kvachi was a music collector before turning to mixing. They joined KHIDI in 2017 as a graphic designer, falling in love with the club and gradually growing stronger in confidence as a musician. The essence of Knaughty lies in embracing the artistic diversity of their surroundings and sharing their vision and inspiration through their musical creations. In 2023, Knaughty, with other members of the KHIDI queer community, founded a new event series, Leash Communal, to support the local LGTBQ+ community.