Replikas - Zerre (Peyote Musik) Forming in 1993, their arrival coincided with the rise in popularity of grunge pioneers Nirvana, which served as pivotal in defining their direction. They also name check the likes of Sonic Youth, Pixies and the Violent Femmes as great influences (they supported Sonic Youth at their first Turkish concert appearance in 2005). Their music veers towards the loud (and quiet) aesthetic of grunge but incorporates Anatolian traditional instruments, alongside an experimental edge, which incorporates electronica and samples. For additional atmosphere Zerre, Replikas’ 5th album, was recorded in a converted ex-prison on Gokceada an island in the Aegean Sea. Neo-Prog rock which should appeal to fans of …And You Will Know Us By The Trail of the Dead. www.peyote.com.tr Willsk Next