Mert Güney

Türkische Musik, Blues Rock - Türkei

Mert Güney moves musically between alternative rock, blues and folk, creating a wide range of sounds to transform his true-life stories into songs. His lyrics tell stories, his melodies carry emotions, and his live performances are always energetic and captivating.

Growing up in a small but culturally diverse town in Turkey, Mert Güney was already influenced by music as a child. In 2015, he moved to Chemnitz for his master's degree and quickly integrated himself into the local art and culture scene. At the beginning of 2016, he founded the band "South of Blue", which released its debut album in May of the same year. This marked the beginning of a successful career with numerous concerts, cultural events and awards.

In addition to his band activities, Mert Güney also performed as a solo artist and began working on his own solo project in 2019. His first single was released in November 2019, followed by a second single and a music video in early 2020. His debut EP "Lepiska" was finally released in November 2021.