Kirli

# KİRLİ *From Turkey to Berlin* Founded in 2018 in Çanakkale, Turkey, by twin brothers Baran and Umutcan Temel, KİRLİ emerged from a shared passion for music and a desire to create a sound of their own. What began during their university years as a musical journey between two brothers gradually evolved into a band that would make its mark on Turkey's alternative rock scene. Driven by their songwriting, distinctive musical chemistry and a strong connection to their audience, KİRLİ quickly gained recognition. Their breakthrough single, **"Ah Aman Aman,"** became a major turning point in their career, reaching number one on Spotify Turkey's Viral 50 chart and remaining there for five consecutive weeks. The success introduced the band to a much wider audience and established their place among the rising names of Turkish alternative rock. Following this breakthrough, KİRLİ continued to develop its musical identity through releases such as *Benim Kafamda, Yeniden Bana, Benden Öte, Kime Sorsam* and *Yoksun Diye*. Their sound brings together melancholic melodies, powerful guitar arrangements, emotional vocals and energetic alternative rock elements. Moving between introspective songwriting and explosive musical passages, the band creates an atmosphere that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. Their musical journey continued to evolve with their move from Turkey to Berlin, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the band's story. Bringing their experiences, language and musical roots from Turkey into one of Europe's most diverse cultural and creative capitals, KİRLİ began exploring new possibilities while staying true to the identity they had built. Today, Berlin represents more than a new home for the band. It is a meeting point between their past and future, connecting the Turkish alternative rock scene that shaped them with the multicultural energy of Europe's independent music landscape.