Aylin’s Soulgarden + Container "Open Project Band"

Aylin’s Soulgarden

[DE] Aylin’s Soulgarden innovatively blends Anatolian musical traditions with contemporary elements of pop, jazz, and electro. The band’s debut album, “Bu bir demdir,” was released in October 2024 on the German label CPL-Music. Aylin’s Soulgarden reinterpret the profound verses of traditional Alevi poets such as Muhyiddin Abdal and Pir Sultan through a modern lens—in a vibrant, captivating soundscape of indie psychedelic pop with a touch of soul. They have already gained international recognition for this unique blend; their debut album has received extensive radio airplay in North America, Europe, and Australia, including on stations such as BBC Radio 3, PBS FM, and Deutschlandfunk Kultur.

At the center are the distinctive vocals of Aylin Yildirim and the sparkling saz of Eren Yildirim, both of whom are rooted in the Alevi folk music scene. They are joined by Girisha Fernando, an experienced bassist, guitarist, and producer with a background in indie and jazz, who designs the harmonic and rhythmic foundation during the songwriting process, while Paul Etschberger, a versatile keyboardist, brings his pop sensibility and glittering synth melodies to the overall musical picture. Live, the band is additionally supported by Lucy Pereira on backing vocals and Stefan Brodte on drums.

[EN] Aylin's Soulgarden innovatively blend Anatolian musical traditions and contemporary elements of pop, jazz, and electro. The band’s first album, *Bu bir demdir*, was released in October 2024 on the German label CPL-Music. Aylin’s Soulgarden reimagine the profound verses of traditional Alevi poets like Muhyiddin Abdal and Pir Sultan through a modern lens in a lively, intoxicating soundscape of indie psychedelic pop with a touch of soul, and have already garnered international acclaim for this unique blend, with their debut receiving extensive airplay across North America, Europe, and Australia on stations such as BBC Radio 3, PBS FM, and Deutschlandfunk Kultur.

At the heart of the band are the distinctive vocals of Aylin Yildirim and the sparkling saz of Eren Yildirim, both deeply rooted in the Alevi folk music community. They are joined by Girisha Fernando, a seasoned bassist, guitarist, and producer with a background in indie and jazz, who shapes the underlying harmonic and rhythmic landscape in the songwriting process, while Paul Etschberger, a versatile keyboardist, adds his pop sensibilities and glittering synth melodies to the musical canvas. Live, the band is further supported by Lucy Pereira on backing vocals and Stefan Brodte on drums.

Container "Open Project Band"

A musical journey through time into the world of Greek songs from the past to the present. Container "Open Project Band" aims to discover and present the vast world of Greek songs. This new project consists of well-known musicians from Munich’s Greek music scene:

Nektaría (vocals)
Johny Chatzis (vocals, guitar)
George Fagogenis (bouzouki, vocals)
Jojo Georgios Koutsoukis (double bass, electric bass)