Ladies and gentlemen, the readers of our zine, now it is time for a band from the country not often represented in our zines, namely Turkey. The Ayilar are oi/streetpunk band from Turkey and I listened and reviewed their new record out on Prof Sny Records from Czech Republic.

The name of the album means Street Stories in Turkish language. The album was recorded in Istanbul, mixed and mastered in Germany and Czech Republic. This record contains 14 songs plus bonus and intro/outro. The lyrics are in Turkish language, and the themes are beer, there are no language barriers for the song titles like 1000 lt Bira or Bira ve sokaklar. But, this band also has serious political themes singing about the harsh life under current regime there for example the excellent song Uyan(Wake up) talks about the events that took place in Gezi Park. Also antifascist skinhead lyrics are themes in the songs of The Ayilar. Music is more melodic version of oi/streetpunk with some ska parts, sometimes reminding me of Italian bands like Los Fastidios or FFD, meaning melodic guitars, anthemic choruses just made for singalong and I love this album because this album is the proof that music really has no boundaries, borders and no regime, no matter how ugly or oppressive can stop the mind and body in search of freedom and better life. If you like this record, check out the other stuff at Prof Sny Records, they have great music on their label. Links are below.

8/10

https://www.facebook.com/TheAYILAR/

https://www.facebook.com/TheAYILAR/

https://profsnyrecords.bandcamp.com/