@merdhlaleh
The 10th release of katharsis is the album “Matter Out Of Place” by Merdh Laleh, which will come out on April 15th. It will be the first physical release of the label, manufactured in an edition of 49 cassette tapes. Behind the Merdh Laleh moniker is the Copenhagen-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Valdemar Kragelund, who released his debut album “Water For Your Eyes” in 2019 on the danish label Petrola 80.

This second release of the artist is a collection of tracks and sketches made from vastly different perspectives and in divergent conditions, but which peculiarly made sense when put together in the context of the album. Consequently, the album seems to be a reflection on things that do not fit into a context. Themes of ostracism, the socially disadvantaged, shattered dreams and a lack of hope permeates the sonic atmospheres with deviating glimpses of serene and nostalgic
memories framed in sound.

The artist, who besides his Merdh Laleh moniker functions as one third of the experimental jazz trio Køs and as the keyboardist in the dark theatral rock band Josiah Konder, weaves together arcane synth-melodies with eerie vocals and hallowed saxophones to a veil of unsound laments. With katharsis-founder jjjacob contributing with the artwork and mastering, “Matter Out Of Place” sends the listener on a delirious journey, trying to understand the metaphysics of being the missing piece in a puzzle within a context you are not aware of.

thanks to Maria, Kristian, Jonas, Hjalte, Jacob & Martin
Ephemeral Dances originally commissioned for Camille Doussy's exhibition "Ephemeral Dance", 2018. 

Mastered by jjjacob & Merdh Laleh
Artwork by jjjacob

Matter Out Of Place

Merdh Laleh - while we're waiting

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2/?

A song about a big scary Tyranitar battling a Surskit (and losing)

Thanks @flagrastama for some samples ^-^

Enjoy!

TYRANITAR

My track for https://soundcloud.com/kavarimusic's "CULT TAPE 001 - SELECTED NOISE WORKS" Happy to be featured on this project with so many other amazing producers super sick project! I hope you enjoy this track a bit different from my usual stuff and make sure to check out the other songs on the compilation too!

https://kavarimusic.bandcamp.com/album/cult-tape-001-selected-noise-works

CULT TAPE 001

24 April 2024

'to let a thousand stars go without their moon'

(20:00)

kaija saariaho, sept papillons
ghozt+jhl, never be alone
jhl+ID, faster than you can
jhl+ID, ID
jhl+alparr, overgrowthh
blue noise+jhl, poeme electronique
cash+jhl+anem0s, passthrough(outtake)
jhl, ID
yrohmgirl+jhl, on your own
jhl+ID, ID (coming soon!)

'to let a thousand stars go without their moon' (20:00)

The title track from Hollow Point [EP] had a blast making this with https://soundcloud.com/bloodofaza
Full ep out May 3rd

Thank you https://soundcloud.com/alparrmusic for letting me use a scan of your teeth as the cover lmao

Pre-save Hollow Point:distrokid.com/hyperfollow/neir2/hollow-point-2

Hollow Point

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Hollow Point w/Blood of Aza

The 41st release of katharsis is the EP “swansong” by jhl & jett mucicca coming out on May 3rd. The two New Zealand-based artists portray a dark and dramatic world of love and pain in this five-track collaborative release, drawing inspiration from poetry, opera, and fantasy worldbuilding. The result is both endearing and epic with its glittering synths, grandiose sound design, and poignant orchestral elements. jhl’s vocals carry big emotions through all five songs, as the lyrics are characterized by heartbreak and despair though still full of hope and love.

jhl, jett mucicca - tar

jhl, jett mucicca - pollution

jhl, jett mucicca - resentment

Music and Artwork by @daddyyonqui

[NEOC003]

TIDAL POSERS

Coastal Feedback

DJ Daddy Yonqui - Coastal Feedback

Music and Artwork by @iglooghost

"WAS ON V1 BETA VERSION OF THE TME . . . DIDN’T MAKE THE CUT CUS SOME CLOWN GANG STOLE THE FILE FROM MY SSD. GUESS IT’S ON HERE NOW."

-Iglooghost

"WE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THIS MAN IS TALKING ABOUT. WE SIMPLY FOUND AN SSD WASHED UP ON THE SHORE AND RETRIEVED THE WAV. YOU HAVE NOTHING ON US."

-The Neo Clowns staff

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Kerosene Drifter

Iglooghost - Kerosene Drifter

katharsis is a label founded by @jjjacob focusing on the purification and purgation of emotions through music.

contact: jacobfosgrau@gmail.com

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