There is a rising star in İzmir’s alternative rock scene: Özbey Deniz Bilgin, known by his stage name Başrol. With emotional lyrics and sincerity on stage, he has won the hearts of his listeners despite his young age. He is gradually reaching a wider audience with his tracks on Spotify and YouTube.
🎙️ Who is Başrol?
Özbey Deniz Bilgin, who has been living a life intertwined with music for about 12 years, continues his productions under the stage name "Başrol." He started his musical journey by playing the guitar. Over time, he developed himself in vocals and songwriting and formed his own band in 2019. His sincere reflection of his music and emotions to the listeners is one of the key elements that makes him stand out on stage.
Başrol is not just a stage name; in fact, it represents a four-member rock band. Thus, we formed Başrol in 2019. Later, we started performing regularly after the pandemic.
🎸 Başrol Band and Style
Başrol is not just a stage name; in fact, it also represents a four-member rock band.
Özbey – Vocals and Guitar
Berkay Yıldızlılar – Electric Guitar
Barış Uğursu – Bass Guitar
Ömer Tarık Atmaca – Drums
"We are like family with my bandmates. Our relationship is very sincere. This reflects on the stage as well."
🎧 “You Will Hold On” and Digital Journey
One of the band's most known tracks is undoubtedly “You Will Hold On”
To listen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooq-6CF1SwI
Among their other tracks are songs like “As the Sun Sets” and “Detailed World.” Each carries traces from Başrol’s emotional world.
📍 Dreams Extending from İzmir to Turkey
Having met the audience on various stages in İzmir, Başrol has thus become one of the significant representatives of the city's alternative music scene. On the other hand, their goals are much larger:
“Our dream is to hold the biggest and most crowded concert in the world.”
On the way to this goal, they draw attention not only with their stage performances but also with their active presence on digital platforms. You can follow the latest content on @basrolband (Instagram) and stay informed about new projects.
📝 Final Word
Başrol is not just a music group; it is the manifestation of sincerity, friendship, and imagination on stage. Led by Özbey Bilgin, this team is progressing toward becoming Turkey’s new rock hope with the solid steps it has taken with “You Will Hold On.” This music story born from İzmir seems to reach more ears soon.
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