Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek live on KEXP
On July 31, 2025, Turkish psych-folk outfit Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek rocked the KEXP studio with a vibrant live rendition of their single “Hop Bico.” Fronted by Yıldırım’s soulful vocals and sax, the band’s hypnotic blend of organ, synth, drums and bass—courtesy of Axel Oliveres, Helen Wells and Alana Amram—filled the room with irresistible grooves.
Behind the scenes, host Evie Stokes kept the vibe flowing while Kevin Suggs (audio engineer), Antonin Voyant (mixer) and Matt Ogaz (mastering) dialed in the perfect sound. Visuals were captured by Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht and Ettie Wahl, then polished up by editor Jim Beckmann—available now on KEXP’s YouTube and the band’s Bandcamp.
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