Duman, an Istanbul‑based Turkish rock band formed in 1999, has become one of the most influential voices in modern Turkish music.
I have an obsession with Duman’s love songs which I find highly mesmerising. Any of Duman’s love songs touch a very deep cord me, igniting either grief, longing or the sense of disillusionment born out of love. On the surface, their sound, with distorted guitars, echoing basslines, and grunge-inspired rhythms feels distinctly Western. Yet beneath this sonic exterior, their lyrics and sentiment are profoundly Turkish. Their lyrics speak of love as a force that can heal, fracture, and haunt.
Kaan Tangöze is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Istanbul‑based Turkish rock band Duman
On St. Valentine’s, at our doorstep, lend an ear to Duman’s love songs that embrace the darker, rebellious side of love!
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