Soft Analog (Music Group)

Soft Analog is an electronic pop group founded in 2019 in Ankara. The group’s musical identity is built on synthesizing sounds from electronic music genres such as disco, synth pop, indie dance, and synthwave with Turkish local melodies and instruments.

The foundations of Soft Analog were laid after its members met during their university years. Although neither member pursued formal education in music-related fields, both maintained a strong connection to music; their individual creative efforts eventually led to collaborative projects. This process quickly evolved into a unified musical production under the name Soft Analog. The group’s musical journey began in Ankara and expanded over time through live performances.

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Soft Analog’s music is centered on electronic pop but incorporates elements of disco, synth pop, indie dance, and synthwave. The group integrates electronic production with Turkish melodic structures to blend local and universal elements. Their inspirations include figures from different eras and genres such as Quincy Jones, Röyksopp, Daft Punk, Radiohead, and Barış Manço.^【1】  

According to the members of Soft Analog, the group’s lyrics carry a more melancholic and critical tone despite the dynamic and energetic nature of the music. Personal life experiences and social observations are expressed through a pessimistic and questioning narrative. In contrast, the movement and vitality of the musical arrangements serve as a counterbalance to this mood, sometimes interpreted as resistance or even protest.^【2】 

In late 2020, the group began participating in the “Yolculuk” concert series, sharing stages with numerous local and international artists. Soft Analog has actively emphasized live performances in recent years, incorporating visual and theatrical elements alongside their music during concerts.

Soft Analog’s musical output has taken shape through singles and album projects. With their debut album titled “DANS İLLÜZYON”, the group introduced a new concept, aiming to present music and stage performance as a unified narrative.

The group’s released works can be listed chronologically as follows:

• 2019: The group’s earliest works, “Boşluğun İçinde” and “Biz Gibiler,” were released this year.
• 2020: Singles released during this period include “Kaybolur,” “Buraya Uzakta,” “Geç Vakitler,” “Adımlar,” and “Ne Az Ne Fazla.”
• 2021: This year saw the release of tracks from the EP/project “Arasında Dünyanın”: “Bir Çırpıntı Var,” “Mesafeler,” “Kaçardım,” “Yolculuk,” and “Kim Gösterir Bana Nasıl Olunmalı.” Additionally, the singles “Bombalar,” “Misket,” “Renklerim,” and “Modern Zamanlar” were released.
• 2022: The group released the singles “Uçarım Bu Alemde,” “Ne Kadar Uzağım,” and “BİR YOLU YOK MU.”
• 2023 (DANS İLLÜZYON Album): The group’s debut album, “DANS İLLÜZYON”, was released this year and includes the following tracks: “Tanıdık Bir Koku,” “İstila,” “Beni Saran Bi’ Boşluk,” “Tuzak,” “Hatırlarım Seni,” “KAÇ,” “CANAVAR,” “UYU,” “DANS İLLÜZYON,” and “Kötünün Daha Beteri.”
• 2024: The most recent works include the singles “Sen Yanımda Kal,” “BUGÜN BENİM GÜNÜM,” and “Özür Dilerim.”
• 2025: Works include “Sakın Ağlama Ardından (Selami Şahin Şarkıları 3),” “Bırak Yağsın Üstümüze,” “An Excuse / IF YOU DANCE (An Excuse - Abbey Road version and IF YOU DANCE AGAIN),” and “Live: DANS İLLÜZYON SESSIONS” featuring live versions of “Beni Saran Bi’ Boşluk,” “Kötünün Daha Beteri,” “İstila,” “Hatırlarım Seni,” and “Tuzak.”