Diving into Serel's music is an emotional experience where inner feelings blossom into honest lyrics.
Growing up in Turkey, Serel was exposed to a diverse source of musical influence: in a house steeped in the devotion of the mystique of Sufi music, her inquisitive nature was influenced by artists spanning multiple genres; The Doors, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Edith Piaf and Queen.
The premature loss of her father signaled the beginning of a nomadic period.
At 17 she moved to Istanbul in search of belonging and artistic direction: an acting role in a television series brought public interest but it also further stretched her fragilities.
To reconnect with her true creative freedom, Serel left everything behind. During her healing journey, made of self-discovery and introspection, she learned how to find beauty in extreme darkness.
After moving from place to place, Serel settled in the UK, where she uncovered her voice and bonded with producer Adam Rust and songwriter Jimmy Kent.
Roots are the place we belong, musically, they are the tonal centre, the perfect harmony. In London, Serel found both.
