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The Young Shaven
The Young Shaven opening for Oh sees! concert in Istanbul (2018).
The Young Shaven opening for Oh sees! concert in Istanbul (2018).
Background information
OriginIstanbul, Turkey
Genresrock music, post-punk, alternative rock, indie rock
Years active2014–2019
LabelsPersonal Space Records
Vintage records
GRGDN
MembersArchie McKay
Todd Gibson
Jake Kanelos
Orkun Bagatur
Past membersVolkan Kahraman
Sean de Koekkoek
Xavier Gonzales
Mert Akgül
Erdem Eroglu
Websitewww.theyoungshaven.com

The Young Shaven was an international post-punk band based in Istanbul, Turkey. Drawing from a spectrum of influences, they combined Chicago and San Francisco music vibes with the sound of Istanbul and their life experience there.[1][2]

History

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The Young Shaven was created in 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey, at the initiative of American vocalist Archie McKay and Turkish guitarist Volkan Karaman. They were joined by Jacob Kanelos (bass) and Sean de Koekkoek (drums) and started regularly touring the rock bars and music venues in and around the city.[3] [4] They quickly released a number of EPs with labels such as Vintage Records, Personal Space Records and GRGDN.

English guitarist and former Death in Vegas member Ian Button was approached by McKay and contributed to the signature sound of the band by mixing and mastering the singles Raise A Laugh, Cig No Fire, and Beck and Call as well the album Hidden Hips.[5]

In September 2018, The Young Shaven opened for the Oh Sees concert in Istanbul Zorlu Performing Arts Center.[6][7] On the same month, the video of their single "Raise a laugh" was included in Red Bull Music Warm Up.[8]

In June 2019, The Young Shaven participated in the Electric Orpheus Festival near Plovdiv (Bulgaria).[9]

Personnel

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Lineup
  • Archie McKay - vocals (since 2014)
  • Volkan Kahraman - guitar (2014-2015)
  • Todd Gibson- guitar (since 2016)
  • Jacob Kanelos- bass (since 2014)
  • Sean de Koekkoek - drums (2014-2015)
  • Xavier Gonzales - drums (2015)
  • Mert Akgül - drums and keyboard (early 2016)
  • Erdem Eroglu - drums (2016-2017)
  • Orkun Bagatur- drums (since late 2017)
  • Max Kornhauser - harmonica (early 2016)

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • ...And Venus was the name (2016) Personal Space Records
  • Perv (2017) Personal Space Records
  • Honey Babe (2017) Vintage Records

Singles

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  • Raise a laugh (2018)
  • Cig No Fire (2018)
  • Beck and Call (2019) GRGDN

Compilations

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  • Istanbul Street Trash Vol. 1, 2018

References

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  1. ^ Genç, Kaya (March 4, 2017). "The Young Shaven, a new band, refuels Istanbul's music scene". Daily Sabah. p. 12. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  2. ^ Watkins, Tom (2016-11-26). "VULTURE HOUND ALT. SOUNDS – ISTANBUL". Vulture Hounds. Archived from the original on 2016-12-13. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  3. ^ Genç, Kaya (March 4, 2017). "The Young Shaven, a new band, refuels Istanbul's music scene". Daily Sabah. p. 12. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  4. ^ Vural, Sinem (November 30, 2017). "Müjde Ar hemen kabul etti". Hürriyet. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  5. ^ "Sounds". www.theyoungshaven.com. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  6. ^ "Günün Soundu: Oh Sees – Anthemic Aggressor". Back to the Sound. 2018-08-28. Archived from the original on 2021-09-20. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  7. ^ "Oh Sees". Time Out. 2018-07-31.[dead link]
  8. ^ "Red Bull Music Warm Up: The Young Shaven". www.redbull.com. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  9. ^ "Electric Orpheus 11 @ Villa Yustina". Electric Orpheus. 10 December 2019. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
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Category:Post-punk_music_groups Category:Post-punk_revival_music_groups Category:Indie_rock_groups Category:Indie_music Category:Turkish_indie_rock_groups Category:Alternative_rock

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