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Jakuzi
Datum: Freitag, 07.06.2019
Location: Hafen 2
Ort: 63067 Offenbach
Straße: Nordring 129
Jakuzi
Synth-Pop | Türkei
Süphe
https://youtu.be/FHNiLW-hoik
Konzertbeginn 20 Uhr, Eintritt auf Spendenbasis
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Auf dem Label City Slang veröffentlichten Jakuzi kürzlich ihr Debüt-Album Fantezi Müzik, das coolen Synthie-Sound mit Disco-Euphorie in Einklang bringt. "Dream Pop Dark Wave" sei eine Koordinate. Die Band entstammt dem Istanbuler Musik-Underground, der sich nach wie vor autonom organisiert - das Album kursierte bspw. zunächst als Cassette (!). Die Situation für türkische DIY-Bands ist kompliziert, nicht nur finanziell. Die Entscheidung Jakuzis, ausschließlich auf türkisch zu singen, macht sie nicht einfacher. Und so hatte die Band selbst auch auch am wenigsten damit gerechnet, mit der Veröffentlichung der Platte weltweite Aufmerksamkeit zu erlangen. Die Konzerte sind klasse, denn der elegant-unterkühlte Sound der Band ist eben auch: verdammt tanzbar.
Istanbul synth-wave vanguards Jakuzi turned heads in 2017 with the release of their debut album 'Fantezi Müzik’ which showcased their modern Turkish underground music to the world. This record saw the duo go against what you would stereotypically expect from a male-fronted band out of Istanbul – Turkish music is not necessarily known for being a genre where men are introspective - but Jakuzi’s gothic sensibility addressed the personal psychological issues they were facing.
When they originally released their debut on cassette in 2016, no one expected it to leave their circle, especially not the band themselves, but the record was re-released with new tracks in early 2017 via City Slang Records and immediately gained more attention than anyone anticipated. All of this seemed to happen over night, with praise from international outlets like The Quietus & The Guardian and the band also got to play sold-out shows with their musical idol John Maus.
Despite all the positivity that came with this, it came not without issues. The reality for a band in Turkey is challenging, both from an economical and personal perspective. Singing in Turkish for Jakuzi vocalist Kutay Soyocak is important to express himself, but it also means that the opportunities are limited. There are no playlists in for Turkish DIY dream pop dark wave bands, their songs will not be played on the traditional radio shows and there’s no mass market for attending punk shows. Jakuzi will always end up as the outcasts in the corner, even if your plays stack up to over two million. Paving your own path is hard, and not always rewarding.
But Jakuzi were not willing to give up. Arriving two years after their debut, “Hata Payı” (literally translated as ‘’a part of the mistake”) delves deeper and explores further all the feelings that were touched upon in their debut - what it’s like to be a young adult growing up in Istanbul, having success and then having to live up to expectations, being an artist in a country that doesn’t necessarily support your work, managing personal relationships and also addressing mental health. ‘Hata Payı’ brings a more refined, darker sound to the surface, exploring the human condition.
Speaking about his personal journey creating this record, Kutay said “I think my melancholy comes partly from where I live. This can be seen in the lyrics. I sometimes feel dark, lost and lonely as everyone. Here, the economy and politics make me feel hopeless sometimes. The future seems blurry but we try to keep our hopes high and continuing what we do. The audience is getting bigger every day and they support us and it is just pure love in our gigs.’’
As a result, Jakuzi are here to offer a home to anyone who has ever felt out of place. Instead of sinking into his personal abyss, Kutay Soyoccak croons and purs his heart out on ‘Hata Payı’, which blends elements of low-fi, new wave, krautrock, and post punk sounds together, in the hope that by confronting and observing his inner demons, he’s able to help himself and also the listeners.
Produced by Taner Yücel and recorded in Istanbul, ‘Hata Payı’ is about acceptance, both of every community, every gender, every race, ever sexuality and also about acceptance of yourself and dealing with the demons that come with being alive in the modern day.
Toz
https://youtu.be/XGmerbG69KE
Yangin
https://youtu.be/Due2cgynI5k
Sana Göre Bir Sey Yok
https://youtu.be/bCxtVoZJV2I
Arte Tracks
https://youtu.be/0rOmd0Itkgg
Band-Page
http://jakuz1.com
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