@qlqlql
Love is an emotional capacity without boundaries. It is the inherent beauty of life and light, flowing from within our body and mind. The alchemy of intimacy and devotion helps us to ascend from darkness, filling our soul with a clear radiant energy. Like a beaming star, our compassion and affection heal us by releasing our trauma in katharsis.

The compilation “No Limits, All Love” is the 12th release of katharsis, celebrating our first anniversary with 10 poignant tracks from artists novel to the label. With the title as a thematic starting point and additional references of gratitude, healing and growth, the contributing artists were invited to interpret their experiences of kathartic purgation and salvation through music.

To commence the compilation, the Egyptian Ma3azef-affiliated artist ABADIR engages us with his spellbinding track “Clearance”, before the British sound-designer Phrixus gets our bodies moving to his wonky “Unintentional Alchemy”. Debuting local Danish artist Bloszum takes the pace down again with the hypnotizing piano-infused hymn, “Beauty Is Only Crystal Deep”, followed by the daybreaking floater “Flamma” by Uruguayan artist Balas De Agua.

Subsequently, French producer Zero Crossing Point delivers a stellar spectrum of emotion on “Our Ascension” ahead of the sentimental receptacle of heartbreak on the track “Vesper” by French artist Awbluu. The energy dives deep into the trancelike state of our subliminal mind on Nexcyia’s “wrapped(up)”, as danish duo J Sliwa, consisting of label founder jjjacob and his partner in crime Lighyer, shoots for the stars with celestial cannons on the track “Light Is Within”. The compilation culminates in climax on the motivational rave-anthem “Don’t Be Sad” by the Swedish YEAR0001-affiliated duo Quit Life, before Santebela closes the album with grandiose piano phrases bathed in reverb on “save me”.

No Limits  All Love

Quit Life - Don't Be Sad

The 23rd release of katharsis is the collaborative album “Brutal Nature” by label founder jjjacob and various other artists. The idea of the project, which has been in progress for several years, was to extend the artistry to a more conversational form than the classic introverted style of the electronic music composer. The album shaped itself through several exchanges of ideas and stems between jjjacob and the numerous artists of the project.

The final product of the collaborations has a common theme of finding solace in the darkness and brutality of nature. This could be exemplified by the deep melancholy infused with an inner peace of losing a loved one in the mourning song “Threnody” with Hajj, or in the overcoming and healing of both internal and external wounds by the catharsis of music and art on the eloquent track “Trauma” with Bungalovv and Odete. As an introduction to the album, jjjacob and the local Beham created an auditory interpretation of self-blame with movie samples and abrasive low-end explosions, and to conclude it jjjacob and Slikback created the bass-heavy club lullaby “Bonum Nocte”.

The album follows jjjacob's previous two EPs on katharsis from last year, “Journey Before Destination” and “Internal Presence”, but it is his first full-length album since “Body Without Organs” released on the Spanish label Sweat Taste in 2020. The album artwork is a collaboration between jjjacob and Emil Stephensen, with the main motive being a painting by the latter.

jjjacob & Hajj - Threnody

@renslink
It is time to let go of your fear and doubts. You must learn to embrace the darkness of your soul, for it is a light beacon of hope for humanity. Your soul wants to show itself in its truest form, strength, perseverance, courage and determination of spirit. In this lifetime your soul needs to cleanse and open its feelings for katharsis.

With the double compilation “Infinite Summer: Ekstase & Fantasi”, katharsis celebrates the return of raves and concerts to society after a long period of pandemic shutdown. A magical summer has passed filled with an incredible pallet of emotional material, ready to be expressed. Therefore, we encouraged a collection of artists we adore to channel their imagination of the greatest way to conclude an endless summer night into a piece of music.

This resulted in a grand assemblage of harmonious manifestations, naturally splitting into two divisions with opposing focuses. On the first part of the duology “Ekstase” coming out on September 20th, we are presented with fourteen tracks for the dancefloor in an array of different styles, ranging everywhere from energetic morning vibes on the junglish opener “Origin, Gate's Dawn” by Yem Gel to hardcore sensations on Mang’s trap-infused roller “Based Halo”.

Infinite Summer: Ekstase

Just Won't Do

premiere: Renslink - Just Won't Do [Infinite Summer: Ekstase]

@mangbg
It is time to let go of your fear and doubts. You must learn to embrace the darkness of your soul, for it is a light beacon of hope for humanity. Your soul wants to show itself in its truest form, strength, perseverance, courage and determination of spirit. In this lifetime your soul needs to cleanse and open its feelings for katharsis.

With the double compilation “Infinite Summer: Ekstase & Fantasi”, katharsis celebrates the return of raves and concerts to society after a long period of pandemic shutdown. A magical summer has passed filled with an incredible pallet of emotional material, ready to be expressed. Therefore, we encouraged a collection of artists we adore to channel their imagination of the greatest way to conclude an endless summer night into a piece of music.

This resulted in a grand assemblage of harmonious manifestations, naturally splitting into two divisions with opposing focuses. On the first part of the duology “Ekstase” coming out on September 20th, we are presented with fourteen tracks for the dancefloor in an array of different styles, ranging everywhere from energetic morning vibes on the junglish opener “Origin, Gate's Dawn” by Yem Gel to hardcore sensations on Mang’s trap-infused roller “Based Halo”.

Based Halo

premiere: Mang - Based Halo [Infinite Summer: Ekstase]

@cobweaver
It is time to let go of your fear and doubts. You must learn to embrace the darkness of your soul, for it is a light beacon of hope for humanity. Your soul wants to show itself in its truest form, strength, perseverance, courage and determination of spirit. In this lifetime your soul needs to cleanse and open its feelings for katharsis.

With the double compilation “Infinite Summer: Ekstase & Fantasi”, katharsis celebrates the return of raves and concerts to society after a long period of pandemic shutdown. A magical summer has passed filled with an incredible pallet of emotional material, ready to be expressed. Therefore, we encouraged a collection of artists we adore to channel their imagination of the greatest way to conclude an endless summer night into a piece of music.

This resulted in a grand assemblage of harmonious manifestations, naturally splitting into two divisions with opposing focuses. On the first part of the duology “Ekstase” coming out on September 20th, we are presented with fourteen tracks for the dancefloor in an array of different styles, ranging everywhere from energetic morning vibes on the junglish opener “Origin, Gate's Dawn” by Yem Gel to hardcore sensations on Mang’s trap-infused roller “Based Halo”.

Origin  Gate's Dawn

Yem Gel - Origin, Gate's Dawn

@djxmantis 
The 26th release of katharsis is the album “Tech Tree” by the Danish Berlin-based artist Dj Mantis. The album expands the habitual ambient and experimental line of katharsis releases to a more trance and body-oriented direction with eight high-tempo smashers. With sounds ranging from muffling bass and high-tech staccato synths on the first premiere track “10 Elemental Masters” to the bewildering arpeggios, distant pads and hard kicks on “Recreational Programming”, Dj Mantis has created a spectacular output to stimulate your everyday with.

Mastered by Panajiotis A. Vaxevanakis
Artwork by Melanie Glück

Tech Tree

Elemental (DJ §PIRAL Remix)

Dj Mantis - Elemental (DJ §PIRAL rmx)

the first katharsis release of the year is "fun vol. one" by danish nxc - a package of pure pleasure, entertainment and body-oriented recreation <3

original track: https://soundcloud.com/eloqqq/lose-you-ft-boski
by @eloqqq & @boskiboskiboski

danish nxc - lose u

@jsliwa
A blast from the past, an almost forgotten era, has resurrected from the vaults of old damaged hard disks and obliterated cloud storage. These digital artifacts have been dusted off and some have even gotten renovated or shined up a bit, to be resembled and released on katharsis. The duo J Sliwa brings us everything from classic euro-dance melodies on "Closer" to the hardcore psytrance vibes on "Dragonslayer" or highly energetic hyperpop sounds on "Higher". One thing is sure though - the whole thing goes harder than ever.

J Sliwa - Higher

J Sliwa - Closer

The 36th release of katharsis is the EP “be there” by Belgian artist leop4rdi, coming out on September 4th. Throughout its six tracks, the artist shows off his unique blend of granular synths, etheric vocals, emo guitar riffs, and smashing rocky drums. This infusion of his cute kitsch vibes with obscure spiritual icons and cryptic intelligence results in a unique aesthetic represented on the artwork created by label boss jjjacob.

The EP is the second full release by the Brussel-based artist, following his stellar EP “a process of learning and understanding” on the magnificent label and collective Soul Feeder in January this year. His alternative approach and very personal style shine through on “be there” as well, the titles of the tracks representing intuitive associations from the artist's mind. 

The second single is premiered right here, the downtempo & bouncy though aggressively distorted track "Focus!" with a feel of melancholic overtones and struggling attention.

artwork & mastering by jjjacob

Be There

Focus!

premiere: leop4rdi - Focus!

@promise-promise-promise
The 36th release of katharsis presents the debut EP, "Songs for Stamina," by Berlin-based artist Promise, set for release on October 23rd. Promise uses a radically minimalist framework, creating strictly monophonic compositions that bring forth vivid landscapes of intense and boundless energy. His inspiration is rooted in the compositional techniques of canon structures and melodic mirroring, which the artist skilfully uses to conjure the illusion of a vast polyphonic texture, by enveloping his driving melodies in expansive echoes.

The result is five distinct tracks with a hyper-digital sound and anthemic character, that immediately feel very emotional. The artwork by Elfy shows the five sonic miniatures as fragmented sketches that seem like something cute and raw. On “Songs for Stamina”," Promise immerses the listener in limited musical units to experience the geometry and dimensionality of a melodic cell.

Mastering by Giuseppe Lelasi
Artwork by Elfy ( www.instagram.com/eeeeelllfffyyyyyyyyy/ )

Songs for Stamina

Stamina Cell

Promise - Stamina Cell

The 38th release of katharsis and our final release of 2023 is the prodigious compilation "Embracing Darkness, Absorbing Light" featuring a vast array of artist beloved by the label. Throughout the grandiose line-up of the 36 tracks, the listener is absorbed by various differing interpretations of the theme outlined in the title of the album. Some of the invited artist went full into introverted progressions and meditative sounds, while others focused on aggressive rhythms or anthemic melodies. But even though the styles and techniques of the songs differ from each other, the artists seem to have some commonality in their sonic palettes that binds it all together in a mutual love for music as a healing force of nature <3

releases December 29, 2023

artwork by jjjacob
mastering by jjjacob

pre-order:
https://katharsis-label.bandcamp.com/album/embracing-darkness-absorbing-light

Embracing Darkness  Absorbing Light

wiry_learning_version

premiere: luxxuryproblems - wiry_learning_version (lxp)

The 38th release of katharsis and our final release of 2023 is the prodigious compilation "Embracing Darkness, Absorbing Light" featuring a vast array of artist beloved by the label. Throughout the grandiose line-up of the 36 tracks, the listener is absorbed by various differing interpretations of the theme outlined in the title of the album. Some of the invited artist went full into introverted progressions and meditative sounds, while others focused on aggressive rhythms or anthemic melodies. But even though the styles and techniques of the songs differ from each other, the artists seem to have some commonality in their sonic palettes that binds it all together in a mutual love for music as a healing force of nature <3

releases December 29, 2023

artwork by jjjacob
mastering by jjjacob

pre-order:
katharsis-label.bandcamp.com/album/embr…bing-light

evolv8

TRNGS - Evolv8

Thyrsus

aulic veil - Thyrsus

out of sight

premiere: vio lino - out of sight

6 Layers of GTA 8

XL.IKS & Zero Crossing Point - 6 Layers Of GTA 8

ANIMA - INFINITE INBETWEENS

crescenta

jjjacob & bod [包家巷] - crescenta

The first katharsis release of the year is once again a package of pure pleasure, entertainment and body-oriented recreation from the label-boss under his danish nxc moniker: 7 tracks for the dancefloor or your favourite personal listening space <3

premiere: danish nxc - nuth1n at all

premiere: danish nxc - waiting 4 us

The first katharsis release of the year is once again a package of pure pleasure, entertainment and body-oriented recreation from the label-boss under his danish nxc moniker: 7 tracks for the dancefloor or your favourite personal listening space <3

tribute to the amazing original artists: medina, pinkpantheress&icespice, jonasbrothers, deorro&chrisbrown, nellyfurtado&timbaland, everythingbutthegirl & tsha

danish nxc - 1ndifferent

The 40th release of katharsis is the EP “Life is Hard” by Malle Voss coming out on April 10th. Following up on his debut release “Death is Easy” on Blue Tapes from 2022, the artist expands his musical pilgrimage into pure and spiritual affection in chaotic and dark territory. By using emotion in a structural way, the 6 tracks portray deep truths of overcoming struggle and turning nonsense into meaning. The tracks work like dark botanical angel artifacts, each with its rituals and prayers of death motivation and enlightenment through hardship. The range of sentiments covers everything from both beauty and joy to aggression and ecstasy, in its messy-by-design style of maximalist minimalism.

Malle Voss - Over Over Over

Malle Voss - Sesriem Dawn

Malle Voss - Drink These Dusts

Malle Voss - I See Now

Malle Voss - Is This All We Are

Malle Voss - Rack Anxiety

Malle Voss - Off White Empties

The 40th release of katharsis is the EP “Life is Hard” by Malle Voss coming out on April 11th. Following up on his debut release “Death is Easy” on Blue Tapes from 2022, the artist expands his musical pilgrimage into pure and spiritual affection in chaotic and dark territory. By using emotion in a structural way, the 6 tracks portray deep truths of overcoming struggle and turning nonsense into meaning. The tracks work like dark botanical angel artifacts, each with its rituals and prayers of death motivation and enlightenment through hardship. The range of sentiments covers everything from both beauty and joy to aggression and ecstasy, in its messy-by-design style of maximalist minimalism.

Malle Voss - So So Quick

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 - shafts of flame

jhl, jett mucicca - pollution

jhl, jett mucicca - resentment

jhl, jett mucicca - time

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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