Noisy Sins of The Insect – Discography

Noisy Sins of The Insect may have been short-lived, but their influence on the Turkish DIY scene is undeniable. Formed in Istanbul, the band existed from 2005 to 2007, during which they played just nine shows, all to small audiences. Despite their limited live presence, they became a cult band within the local scene and garnered international interest from emo enthusiasts, who saw their music as a rare gem from an “exotic” region—though that label feels reductive for a band of such substance and sincerity.

The four members—Alper, Onur, Erkan, and Oguz—didn’t vanish after the band ended. Instead, they went on to form other incredible projects like Stevan Flipović, Lost In Bazaar, and Burn Her Letters, continuing to shape Turkey’s small but dedicated DIY punk and emo scene. True to their DIY ethos, Noisy Sins of The Insect released their material on the most affordable mediums, like CD-rs and tapes, with their discography CD-r being no exception.

The record begins with experimental noise and drone elements, which isn’t surprising considering vocalist Alper’s involvement in a noise project called Akraba Evliliği. But soon, it dives headfirst into chaotic screamo and emo-violence. Alper’s screams are raw and unrelenting, drawing comparisons to bands like Shikari, Combatwoundedveteran, and Jeromes Dream. The sound is maniacal, painfully emotional, and fiercely honest—a pure distillation of underground emo-violence.

Some of the band’s standout tracks come from their Automatic Suicide Machine CD-r, which captures their intensity at its peak. Their split tape with Daighila from Malaysia also features some incredible material, alongside a collection of demo and unreleased tracks with harsh, lo-fi recordings from rehearsal sessions. The rawness and imperfections only add to the authenticity, making every second of their discography feel vital.

Noisy Sins of The Insect embodied the spirit of true DIY—chaotic, emotional, and deeply personal. Their music resonates with the kind of intense screaming and crying that you’ll only find in the deepest, most unpolished corners of the punk underground. If you’re a fan of emo-violence that wears its heart on its sleeve and thrives in raw imperfection, this is a band you need to explore.