Garanti BBVA Young Concerts: Neo Turkish Psych by Gaye Su Akyol, on November 21st at Zorlu Performing Arts Center!

Gaye Su Akyol, a pioneering figure in the unique musical world that blends the ancient sounds of Anatolia with psychedelic rock, post-punk, electronic music, and more, is once again inviting listeners to a different sonic universe with "Neo Turkish Psych," which she has curated.

Gaye Su Akyol has carved out a unique place on the international stage with her productions that blend traditional Anatolian music, classical Turkish music, and Anatolian rock with contemporary genres. She has garnered praise from prominent publications such as The New York Times, Pitchfork, The Guardian, and Songlines. The artist describes her music as "universal in concept, but local in spirit," and she brings together Anatolian sounds from different eras and regions with today's musical landscape through her "Neo Turkish Psych" style.

Among the artists performing tonight at the Zorlu Performing Arts Center is the duo Lalalar, consisting of Ali Güçlü Şimşek and Barlas Tan Özemek. The group made a strong entry into the Turkish psychedelic scene with their single "İsyanlar" in 2019, reinterpreting the spirit of 1970s Arabesque music with a futuristic approach. They combine cinematic retro basslines, electronic beats, distorted guitars, and unique vocals with Anatolian melodies.

With songs like "Hata Benim Göbek Adım," "Yalnız Ölü Balıklar Akıntıyı Takip Eder," "Hiç Mutlu Olmam Daha İyi," and "Ninja Partisi," Lalalar have established their unique sound. They have further expanded their musical world with their albums "Bi Cinnete Bakar" (2022) and "En Kötü İyi Olur" (2023). The band, known for their energetic live performances that resonate from stages in Turkey to the world, will be performing at the Zorlu PSM stage for the Neo Turkish Psych night.

Alaturca Club, which blends the "Turkish style" club atmosphere with psychedelic, traditional Turkish, and dance music, will be performing tonight at the Zorlu Performing Arts Center. Founded in 2022 by Göksu Taşçeviren (Sufle), Mustafa Atik (Sufle), and Nurettin Çolak (Ethnu), the group released their debut album, "Club Alaturca," in 2024, following the release of several singles.

Alaturca Club, known for blending traditional sounds with psychedelic textures and dance rhythms, will take the stage at the "Neo Turkish Psych" evening, showcasing its unique musical world.

Gaye Su Akyol will be joined by the renowned DJ Fitz, who has been captivating dance floors around the world for over 15 years, at Lalalar and Alaturca Club.

DJ Fitz, known for his performances in underground clubs across Europe, as well as in America, Canada, the Middle East, and Australia, creates a unique musical world by blending disco, psychedelic funk, and rhythms from different regions. In his sets, which range from deep grooves to surprising discoveries, he combines rare tracks with modern touches, creating hypnotic and dance-focused experiences. DJ Fitz, known for his keen musical intuition and original selections, will be sure to get the dance floor moving at the Neo Turkish Psych night.

Curated by Gaye Su Akyol, the Garanti BBVA Young Concerts: Neo Turkish Psych series invites everyone who wants to reimagine the boundaries between tradition and modernity, local and universal, to the Zorlu Performing Arts Center.