Rock’n’rolling! Writing songs, singing them. From Alternative Rock to Blues and Folk, Mert Güney creates music across a wide range to tell his life-inspired tales. Stories become lyrics, melodies carry the emotions, and he presents it all with an energetic and captivating live performance. With strong lyrics steeped in literary influences like storytelling and poetry, powerful vocals, and pure, catchy rhythms and solos, Mert Güney’s music invites listeners on an emotionally intimate journey.
BIO
Born in a small yet multicultural city in Turkey with a diverse art scene, Mert Güney discovered music in his early childhood. In 2007, he founded his first band and began performing regular gigs in his hometown.
After relocating to Chemnitz in 2015, he quickly became part of the city’s vibrant art and cultural scene. In early 2016, he formed the band South of Blue, releasing their debut album in May of that year—a step that marked the beginning of countless shows, cultural events, and several awards. With South of Blue, he performed over 80 concerts across Germany and released two albums and one EP.
In 2019, he began working professionally on his solo project. His first solo single, “Art for Sex,” was released in November 2019, followed by “Troubled Heart” in early 2020. In October 2020, he moved to Leipzig and dedicated himself to working as a full-time musician. His debut solo EP, “Lepiska,” was released in November 2021. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mert continued creating music, releasing the entirely home-recorded single “Not Getting Any Better” in 2022, followed by the EP “Soulblind” in 2023, and embarking on a small summer tour the same year. His single “End of the Night” came out in early 2024 and his latest EP, “Simple as That,” is released in June 2025.
DISCOGRAPHY
- “Simple as That” – EP – June 2025
- “Unbelievable” – Single – May 2025
- “End of the Night” – Single – February 2024
- “Soulblind” – EP – July 2023
- “Not Getting Any Better” – Single – January 2023
- “Lepiska” – EP – November 2021
- “Home Recordings” – Cover Series – May 2021
- “Troubled Heart” – Single – January 2020
- “Art for Sex” – Single – November 2019
- “Shall We Dance?” – EP – South of Blue – November 2018
- “Rote Learning” – Album – South of Blue – November 2017
- “Blue Motel” – Album – South of Blue – May 2016