Sourpuff
Emerging from Istanbul’s live music scene and now rooted in Berlin, Sourpuff is the latest project of producer, saxophonist, and sound engineer Özgün Tuncer. He studied music and began his career by forming and producing numerous bands, gaining extensive experience in both music production and live performance.
Blending his background in composition with digital production, Sourpuff creates atmospheric lo-fi built on cinematic textures and genre-bending hip-hop influences. His sound balances analog warmth with modern minimalism, crafting immersive records that move between introspection and groove.
His productions have been featured on independent playlists and collaborative projects, reflecting a steady presence in the evolving lo-fi scene. With a refined
sonic identity and a growing catalog, Sourpuff continues to shape a distinct voice within the global lo-fi movement.
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Poetihop Releases
HSYRM, Sourpuff – Miles Away
Sourpuff – Lemonade
Interview
How did you get started in music?
I started making music in high school by rapping and setting up a small home studio with my friend. Later, during university, I began playing the saxophone and studied music. I also completed my master’s degree in sound engineering. Since then, I’ve been creating and performing in countless and diverse projects, taking on different roles along the way.
• Who or what has influenced you the most on your musical journey?
Early on, the rebellious energy of hip-hop and jazz — combined with my urge to create — is what really drove me. Back then, I was especially inspired by artists like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Michael Brecker, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis.
• What tool/software do you use the most in your production – do you have a favorite sampler or effect that you always include?
I mostly work in Logic Pro for production and switch to ProTools for mixing and mastering. I don’t really stick to certain tools — it always depends on what the track needs. But lately, I’ve been really into SoundToys plug-ins and FabFilter’s EQ and Limiter.
• What do you enjoy outside of making music?
I love doing sports, especially playing basketball and table tennis whenever I get the chance. I also enjoy practicing meditation and qigong regularly — they’re really grounding for me.
• Which three of your songs do you value the most, and why?
Farewell Dinner is really special to me because it represents a turning point in my personal life and marks the closing of a chapter.
Departure came together really easily and quickly, and I just played the saxophone in one take, letting the moment’s magic happen naturally.
Valley of Birds was actually an experiment in blending natural sounds, like birds and nature, with digital elements — and I absolutely loved how it turned out.