The 16th release of katharsis is the EP “Internal Presence” by the label founder, jjjacob. This EP is the follow-up and counterpart to his earlier release on the label “Journey Before Destination” which came out half a year before on March 8th. On this release, jjjacob returns to his usual uncompromising electronic sound after exploring more minimalistic and acoustic facets of his musical expression on the preceding EP. By blending uncanny choirs and obscure samples with peculiar synths and IDM-inspired drums, jjjacob’s melodic universe brings the listener on a sonic adventure into a fantasy-infused world.

While “Journey Before Destination” sought to explore the heroic struggles of a poignant pilgrimager, “Internal Presence” examines the magical sensations and daunting emotions of otherworldly transformations. Starting from the grandiose trance-infused intro anthem “Shapeshifter”, the EP quickly develops into the curious yet introverted exploration of an exquisite domain on “Realm of Essence”. Following this, immense feelings and existential contemplations are presented through ethereal harps and hymns of lost spirits on “Lethal Sentiment”, before angelic creatures serenade about the destination of our eternal journey on the closing track “Terminal Bliss”.

releases September 17, 2021

mastered by jjjacob
artwork by jjjacob

Internal Presence

Lethal Sentiment

Pneumatic proudly presents 'Heaven' a project by https://soundcloud.com/grasps.

Internet obsession, rave-nostalgia & intense anxiety surrounding death. A sense of purpose was dwindling from euphoric moments. Extended eye contact till you can feel it in your stomach, to be everlasting, to look up to the sky & say: “This feels Like Heaven”.

Grasps_ develops their signature sound, using Heaven as an ode to the meaningful connections forged through their work. The Eora (Sydney) based artist unpacks and reflects on the experiences of urban dread and trepidation, intimacy and desolation, overtly depicted through a lens of melancholia.

Mastering by Christian Whitwell (https://soundcloud.com/grasps)
Artwork by Oliva Rawlings (oli.svg)

Heaven

Grasps - HEAVEN

First single from Wax (GEN049) out on May 22 on Genot Centre on tape & digital.

On Wax (GEN049), https://soundcloud.com/klahrk & https://soundcloud.com/kavarimusic pair up to present a basket of hammering, blasting club tracks with a focus on radical digital sound manipulations. The duo presents a sound design show-off consisting of raspy stretch algorithm artifacts, vocoded pulses and slimy granular flurries. Rhythmically, high impact overdriven kicks and syncopated motifs give the tracks a high energy urgency and momentum. Simmering, crusty chopped up break beats accompany stroboscopic pads, glistening metallic percussion and sweeping electro-acoustic gestures. Maneuvering naturally between almost snapping, bursting, fragmenting passages, effervescent glistening chords sometimes emerge, ready to get whacked by mangled, contorted drum machine outbursts.

// About GEN049
/ https://soundcloud.com/klahrk about the album
“This project with https://soundcloud.com/kavarimusic has been in the works for many years and I am so happy that it is finally being released. I have known her for almost 5 years now, and we have been making music on and off together throughout this time, resulting in this project. We finally met in person last year, which was really special and I cannot wait to share this music we have made together, especially via Genot Centre.”

// BIO
/ Klahrk
https://soundcloud.com/klahrk is a London based artist, producer, label owner and DJ. The founder of Ware Collective & an affiliate of Activia Benz and SFX, he has released projects spanning across many mediums. 

/ KAVARI
https://soundcloud.com/kavarimusic is an artist, music producer, and DJ based in Glasgow, Scotland. 
Having been nominated at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards for 'Best Electronic' Artist in 2022, her work has been covered by the likes of DJ Mag, Low Arts Club, Resident Advisor, Glamcult, Mixmag, and many more. Growing a reputation for herself as arguably one of the fastest growing names in the Scottish underground music scene. 
Fashioning a sonic landscape of corroding textures that interlace with fragile ambiance, KAVARI lures souls to dance together in purgatory.

Klahrk & KAVARI - Wax (GEN049)

by Hugo Calcio (https://soundcloud.com/hugocalcio ) & leop4rdi (https://soundcloud.com/leop4rdi )

"Our best emotional songs as special purpose weapons
4ever up"

mastered by cellvl (https://soundcloud.com/celldj )

artwork by Sucedania (https://www.instagram.com/sucedania )

Hugo Calcio & leop4rdi * find

Arté - Modus [IC005]

The post-club and high emotional ambient sound of Siberian producer Arté.

Modus

Arté - Solar Bridge

Glued Armor is the lead single from Visited by Strangers, Bungalovv's @bungalovv upcoming album on Genome 6.66 Mbp. The track features multidisciplinary artist Efe Ce Ele @efeceele and is an emotional journey through a fractured yet familiar soundscape. Glued Armor is available to listen now on all streaming platforms.

[GNM029] Bungalovv - Visited by Strangers comes out on March 31, 2023. Preorders for digital/vinyl available on Bandcamp.

Tracklist:

1. Smoke Signal
2. Glued Armor (ft. Efe Ce Ele)
3. Sharing Spells (ft. Avernian) @avernianofc
4. Behind the Storm (ft. Catnapp) @catnapp
5. Last Videocall
6. Forget my Eyes (ft. Okay Vivian) @okayvivian
7. Visited by Strangers

Mixed by HADA @hada00
Mastered by Jesse Osborne-Lanthier @jesseosbornelanthier
Artwork by Rafal Borcz

Bungalovv - Glued Armor (ft. Efe Ce Ele)

Time is eating us away from the inside, and the simple fact that people exist around us affects us deeply. We are all emotionally fragile. 
Love is the reason, as it is where all of our memories are rooted. 
Happiness, tenderness, anxiety, hatred or violence, whatever happens, don't forget one thing: it's in the most difficult and most painful moments that we must feel the most alive.

Vocal by: LUηG
soundcloud.com/lungggg

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VrChat (kubelis&1try)

So f*** up I really don't know whatta 'm doin'

Hell's Violin

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Torus, 'Chroniko' (2020). Courtesy the artist.

Pneuma

Avril’s Wedding

Fatshaudi - Avril’s Wedding

explore my journey through your imagination
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