Not pleased with spanning continents, musical genres, time periods, and the universe, Kara Delik is responsible for conjuring up a dynamic, contemporary psychedelic Anatolian, post-punk dub sound. The combined output of a set of musicians, each with their own stylistic legacy, has manifested something that is uniquely new and energetic, yet rooted in specific zeitgeists and timeframes, narrating the history of Anatolian rock, Krautrock, and dub, all delivered with a zesty, and explosive live punch.

This international trio of Barış Öner (Istanbul Ghetto Club) on saz, Andi Sommer (Henry Fonda, Yacht Communism) on bass and synths, and drummer Eilis Frawley (Anika, Laura Lee & The Jettes) interweaves energetic, complex rhythms, soundscapes and effects, creating an industrious post-punk melee of Anatolian heat. Founded in 2020, Kara Delik first exploded onto the Berlin scene with their debut EP Tamam, before taking their sounds across the continent, later rewarding fans with a tetralogy of EPs, entitled Singularities.

Across their comprehensive catalog of work, the band have already expressed a strong tonal diversity. Through the dynamic drum work and multiphasic use of effects, the band merge modern raucous intensity, with classic psych spirituality, that incorporates elements of shoegaze and post-punk similar to that of King Gizzard, Beak> and Black Midi, while comparisons can also be made to new-wave Anatolian acts such as Altın Gün and Derya Yildirim.

Live, the band’s sharp dynamics, tight instrumentation and spirited performances have won them a diverse following of those who love post-punk, dance music and Turkish melodies. Having played across the continent and multiple festivals, with an album in the pipeline, no-one is safe from being pulled in the music vortex of Kara Delik.