NOSTALGIA FOR THE FUTURE
2021 (Active)
Nostalgia For The Future performs music from Paradise Lost, Tales From The Future, as well as a selection of unreleased material. The band brings together a dynamic lineup: Ezgi Akgürgen and Naz Atun on vocals, Onur Kasapoğlu on bass and vocals, and Uğur Güçlü on drums.
The group reimagines material from Inal Bilsel’s past releases through a vibrant, live lens.
PARADISE LOST
2018 (Album)
Paradise Lost is a concept album set in a post-apocalyptic world. Rich in narrative depth, it introduces an elaborate storyworld filled with fictional brands, locations, characters, and products. Blending storytelling, science fiction, retro-futurism, and nostalgia, the album weaves musical allusions into its immersive sonic landscape. Paradise Lost expands upon the universe first imagined in Tales From The Future, while also establishing the tone and creative direction for future projects.
TALES FROM THE FUTURE
2012 - 20 (Inactive)
Tales From The Future is Inal Bilsel’s seminal audio-visual set—an effervescent fusion of nostalgia, retrofuturism, and a distinctly crafted visual and sonic world. More than a performance, it’s an experience.
Tales has appeared at renowned venues and festivals, including Sónar Istanbul and Salon İKSV, as well as numerous festivals, stages, and pop-up events across Cyprus.
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ACID DISCO PARTY
2013 - Active
ADP is a cover band with an eclectic repertoire of upbeat left-field songs. Their sets are marked by stark contrasts, from a handful of classic rock favourites to contemporary genres such as Synthwave. The music they cover includes Daft Punk, Roosevelt, Metronomy, David Bowie, Tame Impala, Pink Floyd, among others.
SIDE EFFECT
2018 (Inactive)
A side project of long-time collaborators Inal Bilsel and Emre Yazgın, Side Effect serves as a platform for experimentation for both musicians. The duo has previously worked on Inal’s studio albums including his latest album Paradise Lost. Side Effect appeared on Nicosia Loop Festival (2018).
LIVE JAMMING
(Inactive)
With a penchant to explore improvised happy accidents on the spot, Inal has organized, or took part in dozens of jamming sessions. What made these events special was the fact that the entire material were conceived on the spot, focusing on the interaction of the musicians. These sessions were named: DeFacto Dreams, Meet the Family, and Electronic Journey on various occasions.
GOMMALAR
2011-2013 (Inactive)
Led by singer-songwriter Sertunç Akdoğu, Gommalar was a four-piece band featuring Onur Kasapoğlu, Görkem Müniroğlu, and Inal Bilsel. Performing exclusively Sertunç’s original songs, Gommalar appeared at numerous local festivals, fairs, and community gatherings. One of Inal’s more widely recognized works, Pembe Koyun, had its origins in this band. Following the group’s disbandment, Inal and Sertunç briefly reunited as a duo, venturing into new creative territory with performances that incorporated then-cutting-edge iPad-based live looping—a playful and forward-looking experiment.
WEIRD FLOWER BOX
1996-1999 (Inactive)
Weird Flower Box was Inal’s high-school band. Comprised of like-minded friends, the group performed original acid-jazz-influenced tracks, alongside reimagined video game soundtracks and a handful of covers. Their journey culminated in a memorable performance at a university campus concert. While WFB eventually disbanded, it left behind fond memories and marked a creative milestone—one that helped ignite Inal’s enduring passion for composing and producing original music.