The indie group The Antlers, hailing from Brooklyn, NY, is barely five years old but has already garnered a lot of attention in the alternative music scene. The band (whose name derives from the song “Antlers” by the Microphones) was founded by singer and guitarist Peter Silberman, and has released three singles, two EPs, and four studio albums. Their third album, 2009’s Hospice (telling the story of the love between a terminally ill patient and a hospice worker) was released to great critical acclaim, being listed as one of the top albums of 2009 by Amazon MP3. Silberman’s two bandmates are Darby Cicci on keyboards, trumpet and banjo, and Michael Lerner on drums and percussion.

The mellow sounds of Silberman’s voice and acoustic guitar-playing will easily win over those who prefer thoughtful, low-key indie acts to ear-splitting concerts by A-list performers in packed auditoriums. Don’t miss your chance to hear The Antlers perform live for one night only at Istanbul’s Salon İKSV.

Where: Salon IKSV; Sadi Konuralp Caddesi No:5 Şişhane; P: (0212) 334 07 00 

When: December 6; 10:00pm

How much: 50.50 TL; 39.50 TL (students)