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Duman is a highly influential Turkish alternative rock band known for blending Anatolian melodies with grunge, rock, and punk influences.Formed in Istanbul in 1999 by Kaan Tangöze (vocals, guitar), Ari Barokas (bass), and Batuhan Mutlugil (guitar), Duman quickly rose to fame with their debut album 'Eski Köprünün Altında' (2000). The band, featuring drummer Mehmet Demirdelen since 2002, became a defining voice of a generation in Turkey with hits like 'Belki Alışman Lazım', 'Olmadı Yar', and 'Senden Daha Güzel'. Known for intense live performances and Tangöze's distinctive vocals and lyrics, they remain active, consistently releasing new music and performing sold-out concerts.

• The band's name 'Duman' translates to 'Smoke' in Turkish, chosen for its evocative and somewhat mysterious quality.
• Founding bassist Ari Barokas left the band in 2008 to pursue other projects but returned in 2011, solidifying the core lineup.
• Duman faced criticism early in their career for lyrics perceived as promoting drug use, which they consistently denied, stating their lyrics reflected social observations.
• They achieved mainstream success while maintaining significant underground credibility, a rare feat in the Turkish music scene.
• Despite lineup changes early on, the core trio of Tangöze, Barokas, and Mutlugil has been the creative engine since their formation.