Yarın Yoksa [LP Clear Pink with Purple Smoke Vinyl]

Derya Yıldırım & Grup Simsek - Yarın Yoksa [LP Clear Pink with Purple Smoke Vinyl]

Big Crown Records is proud to present Derya YA±ldA±rA±m & Grup AzimAYeks latest album YarA±n Yoksa. The show stopping intensity of Derya backed by the psychedelic soul of Grup AzimAYek with production by Leon Michels has yielded a stand out record that challenges genre with a broad appeal and a powerful message. They refer to themselves as aaeouternationala over international as they say it suggests a sound thats more inclusive or aaebeyond borders.a Derya, who sings and plays the baAYlama, is German born to Turkish parents. Drummer Helen Wells is Berlin-based by way of South Africa while keyboard player Graham Mushnik and guitar/bass player Antonin Voyant are both French. The collective influences they bring to Anatolian music make for a completely unique and fresh sound that both pushes the genre forward and champions its rich heritage. YarA±n Yoksa which translates to If There Is No Tomorrow delves into deeply personal pain and collective resistance with a central thread of loss, longing, and hope for change running throughout. 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. aaeCool Handa, the first single released on Big Crown in September of 2024, is a beautiful juxtaposition of intensity and lightheartedness over a thoroughly infectious groove. The message is poetic and complicated, repeatedly declaring aaeI love you, Im crazy about youa but ultimately finding a sense of peace through accepting a broken heart. aaeDirene Direnea is a protest song that embodies the struggle and tireless pursuit of justice encouraging people to resist oppression. Deryas 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 aaeYakamoza lets onto the meaning of the lyrics even to those who dont 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. Nine 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 aaeMisketa, a folk song from Ankara/TA¼rkiye, 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 aaeHop Bicoa, 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. The band has taken a big step forward that you can hear on this record. Deryas passion and authenticity is front and center and the music is too moving to deny. YarA±n Yoksa is sure to captivate the hearts and minds of all those who hear it, and just wait til you hear them play it livea¦