Dolu Kadehi Ters Tut
Rock · TR · Active since 2014

Dolu Kadehi Ters Tut

Wistful Turkish indie rock with a rhythmic funk pulse. Melodic, literary, and deeply atmospheric songs for late-night city walks and quiet reflection.

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Dolu Kadehi Ters Tut sounds like the intersection of a rainy Istanbul evening and a high-energy basement club. Their music balances a rhythmic, funk-inspired backbone with a melodic sensibility that feels both modern and timeless. There is a warmth to the production that suggests their home-recorded roots, even as their later work embraces a more polished, cinematic scope. It is music that moves the body while keeping the mind occupied with intricate, thoughtful arrangements.

What sets them apart is their ability to translate classic literary influences into the language of contemporary alternative rock. While the guitars often lean into the bright, percussive style of 90s funk-rock, the vocal delivery remains intimate and conversational. This contrast creates a unique tension: the songs feel like private confessions shared over a loud PA system. Their visual identity, characterized by mini-film music videos, further enhances the sense that each track is a scene from a larger, unfolding drama.

Start with 'Dünyanın En İyi Albümü' to hear the duo at their most confident and defining moment. It captures the perfect balance of their indie-rock charm and their rhythmic experimentation. For those seeking a more stripped-back experience, their acoustic sessions reveal the strength of their songwriting and the natural chemistry between the two members.

Dolu Kadehi Ters Tut (lit. 'Hold the Full Glass Upside Down') are a Turkish pop rock duo consisting of vocalist Uğurhan Özay and guitarist Mürsel Oğulcan Ava founded in 2014. The first album Polonya’nın Başı Belada (2015) was a home-recorded album. Their first studio album Dünyanın En İyi Albümü was released in 2017. Their funk rock and alternative rock albums are inspired by the works of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Twenty One Pilots. Their self-produced 5 albums, 3 EP and 12 singles have been released on digital platforms. The group got its name from a verse in Omar Khayyam's No. 27 Rubaʿi. Most of the duo's music videos, which are made in the mini-film format, have been directed by Mürsel Oğulcan Ava. The majority of their compositions were inspired by the works of Sabahattin Ali and Özdemir Asaf.
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