Altın Gün
Amsterdam band reworking Turkish folk songs as fuzzed-out psychedelia, with electric saz and vintage keys riding grooving, funk-heavy basslines.
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About Altın Gün
Altın Gün was started in Amsterdam in 2016 by bassist Jasper Verhulst, who had become absorbed in Turkish psychedelic and folk records from the 1960s and 70s. He assembled a band of Dutch and Turkish musicians, with the saz and Turkish-language vocals at the centre, to play old Anatolian songs over Western rock and funk rhythms.
The name translates as 'golden day'. Their second album, Gece, was nominated for a Grammy for Best World Music Album, and later records such as Yol leaned further into drum machines and synthesisers while keeping traditional songs as the source material.
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What festivals is Altın Gün playing in 2027?
Altın Gün is booked at 1 festival we cover: Best Kept Secret 2027.
Is Altın Gün on tour?
Yes. Altın Gün has 3 shows listed, from İstanbul, Türkiye on Nov 13, 2026 to Newstead, Australia on Mar 5, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Altın Gün playing Best Kept Secret 2027?
Yes, Altın Gün is on the Best Kept Secret 2027 lineup, June 11–13, 2027 at Beekse Bergen, Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands.
What kind of music does Altın Gün play?
Altın Gün plays alternative.
Who is in Altın Gün?
Altın Gün is Gino Groeneveld (percussion), Nic Mauskoviç (drums), Ben Rider (guitar), Daniel Smienk, Jasper Verhulst (bass) and Erdinç Ecevit Yıldız (keyboards, lead vocals). Former members include MERVE.
When did Altın Gün form?
Altın Gün formed in Amsterdam in 2016.
What was Altın Gün's first album?
Altın Gün's first album was On (2018). The latest is Garip (2026).