All eyes are on Islandman, an interplanetary musical trio from Istanbul who release their long anticipated, third album Godless Ceremony on September 10 via Danish imprint and long-time home of the band, Music for Dreams. 

The album is available in all digital stores: https://music-for-dreams.lnk.to/godlessceremony

Islandman makes an incendiary, uplifting and psychedelic slew of music drawn from a world of make-believe, rooted in Anatolia. These 10 tracks (+ 3 additional exclusives on the vinyl) – all of which flirt with balearic, house, down-tempo and electronica with a global gaze - are awash with acid drenched electronic motifs and stuttering electronic drum machine syncopations. The group effortlessly sail the globe, dropping into the tropics of Ecuador (Amarnos Ahora),to Mali visiting North African desert blues masters Tamikrest (Tarhamanine Assinegh) and North India (Drums Of Colca) whilst never forgetting the music and poetry from the band's spiritual home, Anatolia (Kara Toprak). 
In Godless Ceremony we are withdrawn from time and place, delivered to a fantasy zone, dreamt up in the sea, gazing at the stars. It's a musical storyboard, that whilst conceived in Istanbul by producer, singer and multi instrumentalist Tolga Böyük, journeys to far off places, real and imagined.
Hindustani tablas, Tibetan flutes, flamenco guitars, Anatolian Saz and Balinese (Bhasa) vocals all mesh within a concept (and coping mechanism) that contemplates daily routine as beautiful and meditative and as Tolga has appreciated over a testing two years in which he lost his father,"You can take part in a religious ceremony, search for supernatural powers, but sometimes you need to find happiness in small, everyday things".
The record's tracklisting and flow, like it's production ambition and aesthetic, peaks and troughs and arguably perculates at the Underworld-esque title track Godless Ceremony, where Tolga takes front of stage delivering the lead vocal and playing the Saz, an Anatolian stringed guitar-like instrument. 

The core members of Islandman are multi-instrumentalist & producer, Tolga Böyük and  Eralp Güven (percussion) and Erdem Başer (guitars). Islandman have become known for their live performances, as anyone who has witnessed their live streams from Istanbul for the London Jazz Festival and Boiler Room can attest to. 

Islandman simply avoids boundaries and Godless Ceremony is ultimately their most open-minded work to date. The subtleties and deft electronic touches bewilder and their clear appreciation of music on a global level is an education for us all.

Vinyl pre-order: https://islandman-musicfordreams.bandcamp.com/album/godless-ceremony

Supported by Koda’s Cultural Funds and Musik Forlæggerne.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3So3vlAfrEh2FbpvG7sxO4?si=JaWXl03rQe-Q-LyoW8LQaw
FB: https://facebook.com/islandmanmusic/
SC: https://soundcloud.com/tolgabuyuk
IG: https://instagram.com/islandman_/

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I present to you my 2024 live set, filmed at Mount Dimats in the breathtaking Lori region of Armenia. This project has been a surreal and transformative adventure, and I'm beyond excited to finally share it with the world.

This set is a blend of the inspirations that have shaped me over the years, drawing deeply from my Armenian heritage and my passion for exploring diverse musical landscapes. It's a mix of tradition and modernity, where electronic textures meet the timeless spirit of Armenian melodies.

Make sure to check out the video, which was premiered on YouTube month ago!


Tracklist:
00:00 - Sirelis 
00:06:17 - Vay En Orery (unreleased)
00:11:41 - Digital Despair (unreleased)
00:17:32 - Qo Mshushy (unreleased)
00:22:11 - Improvisation (unreleased)
00:25:05 - edit (unreleased)
00:32:02 - Akhr Yes Inchpes (unreleased)
00:36:51 - Don't Cry Me a River (unreleased)
00:41:03 - On My Mind
00:46:39 - Forgive (unreleased)
00:53:33 - Danit - Lunita (Moon's Voyager Edit) (unreleased)
01:00:46 - Estetika, Romantika (unreleased)


Mastering by Stefan Thomas ( Studio A Berlin )

Live at Mount Dimats, Armenia | 2024

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Baikal Nomads proudly presents Badarchin Vol. 9 - the ninth chapter in the label’s ongoing journey through global organic and downtempo sounds.

This edition features 19 tracks from artists across continents, each contributing their unique voice to a shared sonic space. Rooted in deep rhythms, tribal textures, and subtle mysticism, the compilation moves with intention - from earthy percussion and spacious grooves to hypnotic vocals and late-night rituals.

Badarchin continues to serve as a meeting point for sound travelers and storytellers - a space where tradition meets experimentation, and the dancefloor becomes a place of quiet transformation.

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