Islandman (TR)
From Türkiye
Popularity
Islandman has 3 upcoming shows in the Netherlands. The next one is on April 16, 2027 at Muziekgieterij, Maastricht. All 3 tour dates
About
Islandman is a trio from Istanbul that has a name for its own sound: Neo Turkish Psychedelia. Anatolian melodies sit alongside analog synths, psychedelic guitar and hand played percussion, and the old tunes get room to change shape instead of being preserved under glass. Turkish psychedelic music is the foundation, with touches of African roots music and ambient texture woven in. It started as a solo project of producer Tolga Böyük. Guitarist Erdem Başer and percussionist Eralp Güven joined later, and live the three of them slide between acoustic and electronic. A guitar line might hover over a calm groove for minutes before the percussion suddenly nudges everything toward the dancefloor. Island5, their fifth album, leans harder on analog synths and the layered feel of Istanbul itself, while the dreamy tones and ritual style drumming stay recognisable. Fans of Altın Gün, Khruangbin and Nicola Cruz tend to feel at home here.
