{"title":"Altin Gun","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Altin Gun\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAltin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAltin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn (2018, Glitterbeat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGece (2019, Glitterbeat\/ATO) - Grammy nominated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYol (2021, Glitterbeat\/ATO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlem (2022, Glitterbeat\/ATO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAşk (2023, Glitterbeat\/ATO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlitterbeat pressings of the Altin Gun catalog have been issued in standard and color variant editions, with limited deluxe editions for Gece and Yol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Altin Gun typically start with Gece (2019), the band's Grammy-nominated breakthrough. On (2018) is a common second entry point. \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/folk-vinyl-records\"\u003eFolk \u0026amp; Indie Folk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"altin-gun-garip-blue-vinyl","title":"Garip LP","description":"\u003cp\u003etheir most ambitious and diverse release to date, and a heartfelt tribute to Neşet Ertaş - a revered and much-loved Turkish singer, lyricist and bağlama player\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540781445303,"sku":"210000103329","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/altin.jpg?v=1781154245"},{"product_id":"altin-gun-garip-orange-vinyl","title":"Garip LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eGarip (meaning \"strange\") is the Grammy-nominated Dutch-Turkish psych-rock band Altın Gün's 2026 album, a vibrant tribute to legendary Turkish folk artist Neşet Ertaş\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540781707447,"sku":"210000102724","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4475566-3494302.jpg?v=1781154247"},{"product_id":"altin-gun-ask-red-vinyl","title":"Ask LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith Ask, the Amsterdam-based sextet Altin Gün marks an exuberant return to the '70s Anatolian folk-rock sound that characterized their first two albums, On (2018) and Gece (2019).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540813525175,"sku":"210000078402","price":25.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/altin-gun.jpg?v=1781154356"},{"product_id":"altin-gun-yol-cd","title":"Yol CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the vibrant sounds of Altin Gun with their album \"Yol,\" a compelling blend of Anatolian rock and Turkish psych-folk. This 2021 release showcases their knack for catchy, upbeat pop music, building on the successes of their Grammy-nominated previous work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785642881207,"sku":"210000056690","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3900436-2831180.jpg?v=1783045530"},{"product_id":"altin-gun-ask-ghostly-orange-vinyl","title":"Ask LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the vibrant sounds of Altin Gun with their latest release, \"Ask LP,\" pressed on stunning ghostly orange vinyl. This unique edition beautifully showcases their Middle Eastern influences, blending traditional sounds with modern flair. 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