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Yolcu first met in 2017 while studying sonic arts in Istanbul. It was an interest in the musical heritage of each other’s country that brought Dağtaş (TR) and Joe Conchie (UK) together, igniting an enthusiasm for the richness of their own musical cultures. Dağtaş, hailing from the frantic metropolis Istanbul, a lifelong fan of the British alternative scene, and Joe, from the sparsely populated, pastoral Northumberland, moved by the sound and emotion of Turkish folk music.
The excitement of bringing these musical worlds together birthed Yolcu. Dağtaş's powerful baritone voice, ornamented with Turkish microtonal tuning, wraps around Joe’s twisted synth lines and productions, creating a unique blend of folk-inflected modern electronica and pop. Many of their songs directly call upon the spirit of the region by featuring the folk instrument bağlama, while also using the voice as an instrument in a non-traditional way.
The excitement of bringing these musical worlds together birthed Yolcu. Dağtaş's powerful baritone voice, ornamented with Turkish microtonal tuning, wraps around Joe’s twisted synth lines and productions, creating a unique blend of folk-inflected modern electronica and pop. Many of their songs directly call upon the spirit of the region by featuring the folk instrument bağlama, while also using the voice as an instrument in a non-traditional way.
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