説明
A1. Bilmece
A2. Yaygara
A3. Oyun
A4. İnat
A5. Yan
B1. Bir Anda
B2. Hayal
B3. Sevgi
B4. Sev Delice
Sosyete '25 announce their debut album Yaygara, arriving Friday 22nd May, a vibrant, groove-led journey through love, liberation and the restless curiosity that fuels desire, humour and connection. Bringing together songwriter and vocalist Merve Erdem (Kit Sebastian), guitarist and producer Glenn Fallows, and producer/multi-instrumentalist Paul Elliott, the trio blend Mediterranean disco-pop, outernational funk and poeticism into a sound that feels both transportive and instinctively alive.
Named after the Turkish word for “commotion” or “uproar,” Yaygara is steeped in movement. Opening track “Bilmece” drifts through a dreamlike haze as Merve contemplates existence as an unsolvable riddle, anchored by a tough rhythmic pulse and the otherworldly tones of the Lotar. Across previously released singles “Oyun” and “Yan,” repetition becomes ritual, grooves lock tight, and emotion unfolds with playful defiance.
A limited vinyl edition accompanies the digital release, with Side A carrying tracks 1–5 and Side B collecting the remaining tracks. It’s a fitting format for a band whose music feels pressed with warmth, something to flip over, sink into and feel in full colour.
Selling Points
Debut album from Sosyete '25, landing Friday 22nd May.
Featuring Merve Erdem (also of Kit Sebastian), whose previous work has earned international tastemaker support and a cult following across Europe and the US.
Trio completed by Paul Elliott (Tru Thoughts / Call Sender) and Glenn Fallows (Globeflower Masters / The Impellers), bringing deep roots in UK funk, soul and psychedelic scenes.
Early singles “Bilmece”, “Oyun” and “Yan” introducing the project’s vibrant Mediterranean disco-pop and outernational funk sound.
Album theme centres on love as liberation - playful, sensual, humorous and emotionally open.
Strong rhythmic identity: repetition used as ritual, inviting communal dancefloor connection.
Notable influences range from Blondie to Barış Manço, ESG, Liquid Liquid and Mediterranean pop auteurs - bridging cult post-punk funk and Turkish psych heritage.
Istanbul–London–Brighton–Suffolk creative axis gives the record a distinctly cross-border identity.
Strong sync potential: cinematic arrangements, evocative lyricism and rhythmic drive.
