anbean is one of Istanbul's most promising alternative acts. The duo's debut album, Kontrast, is a nine-track record arriving July 24th.

Recorded over nearly two years at No.5 Records, one of Istanbul's most respected alternative music studios, Kontrast is a deeply crafted body of work that moves between indie rock, alternative rock, synth-pop, grunge, and ambient. Every composition, arrangement, and performance bears the duo's own creative signature.

The album follows an introspective narrative that celebrates humanity's sincere and beautiful emotions while offering comfort and healing. Its arrangements are thoughtfully layered without unnecessary complexity — some tracks carry an energetic, uplifting momentum, while others move through hyperactive depression, psychological unraveling, and emotionally charged lyricism.