Altin Gun (Turkish for golden day) is a Dutch-Turkish band formed in Amsterdam in 2016, reviving 1960s and '70s Anatolian rock and Turkish psychedelic folk with saz, vintage synths, and serious funk underneath. Gece (2019) earned a Grammy nomination and makes the ideal first spin; On (2018) comes next. Shop Altin Gun vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
Altin Gun formed in Amsterdam in 2016 by bassist Jasper Verhulst, who recruited an international lineup combining Dutch and Turkish musicians. The band has been associated with Glitterbeat Records (Europe) and ATO Records, performing primarily Turkish folk and pop material from the 1960s and 1970s, often associated with Anatolian rock pioneers like Selda Bagcan and Baris Manco, alongside original compositions. Their second album Gece (2019) was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album.
Altin Gun's sound combines Turkish psychedelic folk and Anatolian rock with funk, electronic music, and contemporary indie production. Their arrangements feature Turkish saz, modern bass and drums, vintage synthesizers, and shared vocals in Turkish.
Glitterbeat pressings of the Altin Gun catalog have been issued in standard and color variant editions, with limited deluxe editions for Gece and Yol.
Listeners new to Altin Gun typically start with Gece (2019), the band's Grammy-nominated breakthrough. On (2018) is a common second entry point.
