Panøpsis is an instrumental post‑rock band based in Istanbul, formed in 2018. The group originated from a long‑running musical collaboration between Sezgin Çelik (guitar, keyboards), Hüseyin Iflazoğlu (guitar) and Umut Şah (bass), who had worked together in various projects since 2011. Their sound places melodic guitar and keyboard lines at the forefront, enriched with electronic textures to create an atmospheric and immersive style. The lineup reached its current form when Ethem Saran joined as drummer. With this formation, the band developed a cohesive instrumental identity characterized by layered arrangements, dynamic builds and a focus on mood and space. Panøpsis released their debut EP, More‑Than‑Human‑World, on 16 March 2019. Later that year, they issued two standalone singles: “Solitude of the Forest” (30 July 2019) and “Becoming‑River” (15 December 2019). The titles of their works often reflect a non‑human‑centered perspective, drawing inspiration from ecological philosophy and post‑anthropocentric themes. The band’s music blends post‑rock structures with ambient and electronic elements, resulting in a contemplative and cinematic sound that emphasizes texture over traditional song forms.
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Recurved in Every Way
Becoming-River
Solitude of the Forest
Yearn for the Day
Memories of an Alga
Mushroom Is My Comrade
More-Than-Human-World [Full EP]
Snails After Rain
