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Fronted by Berlin based, Turkish singer and multi-instrumentalist Derya Yıldırım and with members in France and Great Britain, the group is known for its contemporary takes on traditional Anatolian folk ballads whilst drawing on a heady mix of psychedelia, jazz and the omnivorous pop universe of the present day. Derya Yıldırım and her trans-continental band of brothers and sisters are an essential guide for contemporary psychedelia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the success of 2019’s debut \u003ci\u003eKar Yağar,\u003c\/i\u003e a rousing, psychedelic take on traditional Anatolian folk songs and originals inspired in part by the legendary Turkish poet Nâzım Hikmet Ran, the six-track release sees the band once again cast a contemporary light on old Anatolian classics, as well as offering a selection of innovative original compositions. Led by Yıldırım’s vocals and bağlama (Turkish lute), the album features intricate yet dancey arrangements, where noodling bass and atmospheric organ chords collide to spectacular effect. “We always want to push our sounds further, and constantly evolve,” says Yıldırım.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Disques Bongo Joe","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50446209286475,"sku":"1135097","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/d2403b68-e1af-4047-8006-5af3edaf6f4f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727054670"},{"product_id":"cool-hand","title":"Cool Hand","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig Crown Records is proud to present Derya Yıdırım \u0026amp; Grup Şimşek's debut 7\" offering on the label. They came to New York in June of 2024 to record their new album at The Diamond Mine Studio in Queens with Leon Michels handling production. These are the first two tunes from those sessions and they are very telling of what is to come on the new album. The A side 'Cool Hand' is a beautiful juxtaposition of intensity and lightheartedness with lyrics that explore the depths of unrequited love while the music is uplifting and bright. Derya's passionate vocals and maverick Saz playing ride atop the band's infectious groove as she conjures images of pink mountains and unbloomed yellow tulips. The message is poetic and complicated, repeatedly declaring \"I love you, I'm crazy about you\" but ultimately finding a sense of peace through accepting a broken heart. The B side 'Yakamoz' is a deeply moving song that captures the profound emotions connected to displacement and loss. The lyrics tell the story of someone who had to leave their home, the place of their roots, out of necessity and is uncertain if they will ever return. A sense of irreversible departure is echoed in the recurring lines, \"I can't go back home again, I can't look back.\" The steady groove of the band, along with the anguished vocals paint a vivid picture of the devastation (Indie exclusive release 9 experienced by the protagonist who ultimately realizes that her roots are within her and anywhere she goes is her home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Crown Records","offers":[{"title":"7\"","offer_id":50487643799883,"sku":"2217646","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Derya_Yildirim__Grup_Simsek_-_Cool_Hand_7_db595dd2_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727626506"},{"product_id":"dost-2","title":"Dost 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eDerya Yıldırım and Grup Şimşek are back with their third album \u003ci\u003eDost 2\u003c\/i\u003e, the second of a two part series following 2021’s highly acclaimed \u003ci\u003eDost 1.\u003c\/i\u003e The eight-track release sees Turkish singer, bağlama player and multi- instrumentalist Derya Yıldırım and her international band of brothers and sisters continue their psychedelic journey, meandering through Anatolian folk music and poetry with their electrifying grooves, while also delving into their own lives and personal experiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile rooted in Anatolian tradition, Grup Şimşek (which translates into Ocean Lightning and the Thunderbolts, a play on Derya’s surname “Yıldırım”, which means lightning in Turkish) draws on a boundless cosmos of sounds and builds on the contribution of each band member.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYıldırım was born in a multicultural neighborhood of Hamburg, where she was influenced by the culture and music of neighboring communities as well as that of her family, learning the bağlama alongside piano, sax, and guitar. Despite being multilingual, Yıldırım exclusively sings in Turkish: “It’s really important to me because that’s the language I can really express myself in, it’s my emotional language” she explains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraham Mushnik (organ, synthesizers, and clavinet player) and Antonin Voyant (guitar, bass, and flute) are both members of London\/France-based collective Catapulte Records and played in l’Orchestre du Montplaisant, a quartet known for its cinematic, retro atmospheres — a clear influence on Grup Şimsek’s sprawling, vintage-tinged compositions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe band marries 1960s and 70s Anatolian influences with a contemporary approach to composition and rhythm, thanks in large part to the contribution of drummer, percussionist, composer, and marimba player Greta Eacott. With a background in experimental and contemporary music, Eacott “thinks about essential things like sound and time within music and space, and contributed this whole mindset to Grup Şimsek” says Yıldırım.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eŞimşek’s original compositions dominate Dost 2’s tracklist, with the lyrics on four of the tracks penned by Derya Yıldırım in collaboration with Berlin-based writer Duygu Ağal. Guitar and organ curl around each other on opener “Gümüş”, which unfolds and swells as Yıldırım’s powerful voice takes off and soars above the steady instrumental background before giving way to an evocative guitar solo. “Meraklı Gönül” deals with memory and loss, feelings that permeate Yıldırım’s vocals as they float on a mellow bed of delicate percussions, phased guitars, and winding synth lines; “Mola” is an understated but incredibly powerful bağlama composition, where moments of silence are able to stir up emotions as intensely as the music itself; seconds later the tension is broken by the funky bassline on the irresistibly catchy “Bal”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sorrowful atmosphere on “Odam Kireç Tutmuyor” mirrors the heartbreak of the song’s two protagonists, who eventually die of a broken heart after being separated. Based on a traditional love song, the track ends with a cry of “Oy Leminê”, a Kurdish expression that conveys a feeling of pain, hope, and unfulfilled hopes, artfully captured by a wistful flute line.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe third cover on the album is the soul stirring “Ayşe Halam Arıyor” sung by Derya’s aunt Ayşe Yıldırım, who already contributed to Dost 1 with her autobiographical poem on “Hastane Önü”. The track captures a spontaneous and intimate moment: the band was recording in the studio when Ayşe called her niece and began reminiscing about the music from her childhood, intoning her favorite song, “Bulgar Dağı” on loudspeaker. Her voice echoes in the silence, bringing the album to a close with a distant crackle. “It’s a very special end to this whole trip” says Yıldırım.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDost 2\u003c\/i\u003e is released worldwide by Catapulte Records and influential crate digger imprint Bongo Joe...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Disques Bongo Joe","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50490688667979,"sku":"1170114","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50490689388875,"sku":"1170113","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/82b1d1ab-38bf-4cc5-b76e-ea2100e983d6_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727670506"},{"product_id":"yarin-yoksa","title":"Yarn Yoksa","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduced by Grammy Nominated producer Leon Michels (El Michels Affair, Clairo).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig Crown Records is proud to present Derya Yıldırım and Grup Şimşek’s latest album \u003ci\u003eYarın Yoksa\u003c\/i\u003e. 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The lyrics are poetic and rely heavily on symbolic language, metaphors, and storytelling while the music shifts track to track making each tune stand out on its own but work together perfectly as an album.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Cool Hand”, the first single released on Big Crown in September of 2024, is a beautiful juxtaposition of intensity and light-heartedness over a thoroughly infectious groove. The message is poetic and complicated, repeatedly declaring “I love you, I’m crazy about you” but ultimately finding a sense of peace through accepting a broken heart. “Direne Direne” is a protest song that embodies the struggle and tireless pursuit of justice encouraging people to resist oppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDerya’s lyrics soar over the psych-soul musical backdrop as her story of personal struggle transforms to a universal call for resilience and strength. The slow and weighty vibe of “Yakamoz” lets onto the meaning of the lyrics even to those who don’t understand Turkish. It is a deeply moving song that captures the profound emotions connected to displacement and loss without knowing if you will ever return. The steady groove of the band, along with the anguished vocals paint a vivid picture of the devastation experienced by the protagonist who ultimately realizes that her roots are within her and anywhere she goes is her home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNine of the tunes on the album are original compositions but they also take on three Anatollian folk songs with their own inimitable approach. The acapella introduction of “Misket”, a folk song from Ankara\/Türkiye, will stop you in your tracks. The tune deals with death and how the living cope and continue a relationship with those who have passed away. Another traditional tune from Sivas that they put their signature sound to is “Hop Bico”, a tune about a playful character named Bico who is a symbol of vitality and spirit. The synth intro grabs your ear from the first note and the earworm chorus encouraging Bico to lead the group in celebration and embrace life through dance has the same effect on everyone who hears it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe band has taken a big step forward that you can hear on this record. Derya’s passion and authenticity is front and centre and the music is too moving to deny. 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