Aylin’s Soulgarden – Bu Bir Demdir (CPL Music, 2024) Aylin’s Soulgarden, an innovative German band that fuses deeply grounded Alevi music with the modern sounds of pop, jazz, psychedelia, and electronica, is set to release its debut album, Bu Bir Demdir, on October 25, 2024. The band’s music is a profound exploration of Anatolian musical traditions, reimagining the poetry of revered Alevi figures like Muhyiddin Abdal and Pir Sultan through a contemporary lens. Their unique fusion of Middle Eastern instruments, such as the electric saz and tenbur, with cutting-edge synthesizers, accompanied by catchy modern beats has captivated European audiences since their breakthrough 2023 single, “Derde Çare.”