Âlem

Altin Gün are by far the best known of the newer generation of Anatolian psych bands, and their fiery mix of Turkish music, funk, and synth pop introduced a whole new legion of fans to this storied sound. While their first two albums were closer to the folk and psych rock of their “forefathers”, Yol and  Âlem, both from 2021, moved towards a slicker electronic production, preferring dancefloor friendly disco and synth pop over wah wah guitars. But maybe it’s exactly Altin Gün’s openness and penchant for experimenting that makes them the real heirs of the original Anatolian rock bands, who developed this kaleidoscopic sound through sheer inventiveness and creativity.