« Bir anda durdu dünya, hepsi rüyaydı… » (« In an instant, the world stopped, it was all just a dream…») sings MERVE in her mesmerizing debut single, « Platonik ». Co-produced with Christopher Mclaughlin, this melancholic pop gem feels like a love letter to an impossible romance—an all-consuming passion that never quite touches reality. With cinematic and haunting melodies, the song captures the ache of unfulfilled longing, the kind that lingers even after love has slipped through your fingers.
Directed by Tayfun Akbaş, the music video plunges us into an intimate, dreamlike atmosphere. Shifting between fiery orange and deep blue hues, MERVE appears frozen in time, lighting a cigarette as if trying to rekindle the ashes of a love long gone. Her vintage aesthetic and distant gaze tell a story of nostalgia, heartbreak, and emotions left hanging in the air. One thing is clear: slash music has its eyes on this rising star, and so should you.
« Bir anda durdu dünya, hepsi rüyaydı… » (In an instant, the world stopped, it was all just a dream…) – MERVE
MERVE: A New Chapter, A New Sound
For nearly a decade, MERVE was an integral part of the Grammy-nominated band Altın Gün, blending her Istanbul roots with the psychedelic folk sounds that enchanted global audiences. But as she shared with fans last year, the time has come for a new chapter : « I never thought we would come this far… but after eight years, hundreds of shows, and a Grammy nomination, it’s time for me to start a different musical chapter ».
« Platonik » is just the beginning, and if this first single is any indication, her solo path will be just as bold, emotional, and unforgettable. Stay tuned—2025 is MERVE’s year, and the best is yet to come.
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