Hayalperest

**Hayalperest** is the dynamic Turkish indie-pop duo of Deniz and Efe, who burst onto the scene in 2020 from Istanbul’s vibrant music underground. Blending silky vocals (courtesy of Deniz) with Efe’s lush, genre-bending production, their sound swirls traditional Turkish folk melodies into a modern universe of synth beats and introspective lyrics about love, loss, and wanderlust. They carved a cult following with DIY music videos and a mysteriously low-key persona, but 2023’s breakup anthem *“Adın Batsın”* catapulted them into the mainstream, thanks to its raw emotion and TikTok virality. Recent tracks like *“Ay Kız”* and *“Göçüp Gitmek Kapı da”* double down on their signature mix of poetic storytelling and moody, minimalist hooks, proving they’re not just a fleeting trend but fresh architects of Turkey’s alt-pop scene.