The Trouble Notes Release Psychedelic Rock-Infused Single "Turkish Delight"

Berlin, GERMANY (April 21, 2023) - Inspired by the popular Turkish Psychedelic Rock and Latin Cumbia tunes from the 1970’s, The Trouble Notes announce the release of their new single, "Turkish Delight." This single departs from the group's usual string-dominant overtone and leans into new sonic elements such as electric guitar. The Trouble Notes support a funk-rock aura in this track with groovy bass lines and Turkish funk-inspired violin. This rhythmic song is a playful reminder of the group’s worldly musical influences, making a point to bind various transcontinental rhythms and melodies.

"We spend a lot of time in the van while on tour, and that means we are frequently listening to music," says Violinist Bennet Cerven from The Trouble Notes. During their most recent tour, TTN was inspired by newfound genres such as 1970's Latin Cumbia, Asian Psychedelic, and Middle Eastern Funk. The Trouble Notes have expressed that Turkish Delight was created as an ode to these under-appreciated sounds that deserve to be celebrated. Emphasizing the experimental nature of their new single, Cerven additionally notes, "... it was a fun excuse for me to play some bass!"

Sitting somewhere between traditional folk, modern classical, and tribal dance music, The Trouble Notes have traveled their way across continents in search of musical influences. The band has proudly built its multifarious audience independently – known colloquially as “The Troublemakers”- a testament to their self-made success story that has led to major festival appearances, multiple film scores and an extensive tour schedule spanning the globe. The core of the band consists of violinist Bennet Cerven, guitarist Florian Eisenschmidt, vocalist/percussionist Carola Zerega and percussionist Julian Lardis. In 2017 a series of videos of the band performing on the streets in France and Germany went certified viral, amassing more than 100 million views on social media and bringing them international notoriety. They recorded their debut album 'Lose Your Ties' at Riverside Studios in Berlin, Germany working with Lebanese producer Khalil Chahine. Worldly percussion rhythms transport the audience across genre with an uplifting spirit for which The Trouble Notes have become world renown. Their show "More Violins, Less Violence" is packed with songs from their 2nd Studio album 'Liberty Awaits.' Their repertoire brings the traditions of Europe and the Americas together and carries a message of Unity in Diversity.