Garanti BBVA Genç Konserleri: Neo Turkish Psych by Gaye Su Akyol, at Zorlu PSM on November 21!
One of the pioneering figures of Turkey’s distinctive contemporary music scene, Gaye Su Akyol brings the ancient sounds of Anatolia together with psychedelic rock, post-punk, electronic music, and beyond. This time, through her curatorship of Neo Turkish Psych, she invites audiences into a unique sonic universe.
Blending traditional Anatolian music, Classical Turkish music, and Anatolian rock with contemporary genres, Gaye Su Akyol has established a distinctive presence on the international stage, earning praise from renowned publications including The New York Times, Pitchfork, The Guardian, and Songlines. Describing her music as “universal in concept, local in spirit,” the artist brings sounds from different periods and geographies of Anatolia together with today’s musical landscape through Neo Turkish Psych.
The evening will also feature Lalalar, formed by Ali Güçlü Şimşek and Barlas Tan Özemek. Making a strong entrance onto the local psychedelic scene with their 2019 single “İsyanlar,” the group reimagines the spirit of 1970s arabesque through a futuristic lens. Cinematic retro basslines, electronic beats, gritty guitars, and distinctive vocals come together with Anatolian melodies to create their signature sound.
With tracks such as “Hata Benim Göbek Adım,” “Yalnız Ölü Balıklar Akıntıyı Takip Eder,” “Hiç Mutlu Olmam Daha İyi,” and “Ninja Partisi,” Lalalar have developed a sound of their own, further expanding their musical world with the albums Bi Cinnete Bakar (2022) and En Kötü İyi Olur (2023). Known for their energetic live performances across stages in Türkiye and around the world, the group will take the stage at Zorlu PSM as part of Neo Turkish Psych.
Also joining the lineup is Alaturca Club, a group that combines a “Turkish-style club” spirit with psychedelic, alaturka, and dance music. Formed in Istanbul in 2022 by Göksu Taşçeviren (Sufle), Mustafa Atik (Sufle), and Nurettin Çolak (Ethnu), the group has released a series of singles before bringing their debut album Club Alaturca to listeners in 2024.
Bringing traditional sounds together with psychedelic textures and dance rhythms, Alaturca Club will take the stage as part of the Neo Turkish Psych experience.
Gaye Su Akyol, Lalalar, and Alaturca Club will be joined by acclaimed selector DJ Fitz, who has been moving dancefloors across different parts of the world for more than 15 years.
Known for performances spanning underground clubs across Europe as well as the US, Canada, the Middle East, and Australia, DJ Fitz creates a distinctive musical world through selections that blend disco, psychedelic funk, and rhythms from different cultures. From deep grooves to unexpected discoveries, his sets combine rare tracks with contemporary touches to create hypnotic, dance-driven journeys. With his strong musical instincts and distinctive selections, DJ Fitz will keep the dancefloor moving throughout the Neo Turkish Psych night.
Curated by Gaye Su Akyol, Garanti BBVA Genç Konserleri: Neo Turkish Psych invites everyone to Zorlu PSM on November 21 to explore the boundaries between the traditional and the contemporary, the local and the universal.
