Since bursting onto the scene in 2018 with their debut album, On, Amsterdam-based Altın Gün have been at the vanguard of the 21st century revival of Turkish-influenced psychedelic grooves.

Coming straight out of the gate with a wah-wah and organ heavy sound that effortlessly captured the spirit of Anatolian ‘70s psych-funk masters like Bariş Manço and Erkin Koray, they deepened and expanded their palette with 2021’s Yol, which brought synths and drum machines into the mix for a more ‘80s-influenced dream-pop vibe.

No matter which sonic frontier they choose to explore, the band has always kept the connection to the same Anatolian folk traditions that inspired their musical influences. Their fifth and latest album, Garip (2026), forefronts this very connection, showcasing a collection of songs all originally written by Turkish folk legend Neşet Ertaş. Even with its strong Anatolian roots, the album showcases the band’s eclectic tastes, from Egyptian popular music to laidback Californian hippie rock. Lush synth arpeggios, off-kilter rhythms, swooning slide guitars and tight baglama figures—the album is the sound of a band who knows who they are and has nothing to prove, a band that is just having a whole lot of fun.

This performance at Mosaic Music Series marks the band’s Singapore debut and is a chance for fans and new listeners to fully immerse themselves in the heady, hypnotic sound of Altın Gün.