MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT

In loving memory of Neil Macarthur Owen
1956 — 2023

Eastern Nurseries no. 31

innerinnerlife - dinossauros em um conto de fadas (feat. Malena Stefano)

Mixed by @julienracine
Mastered by Andrew Weathers

Premiered as a staff pick on Nina:
https://www.ninaprotocol.com/articles/adum-brate-he-fell-down

Music Video premiere on Madjestic Kasual:
https://youtu.be/HPT3gnr4x40?si=DN8gqAgRzv6ST57_

He Fell Down

04 (@filezerofour) emerges from Puerto Rico’s electric haze, now hides out in the steamy corners of South Florida. A conjurer of sound, 04 stitches together fragments of TV static and MMORPG glitchscapes, crafting tracks that feel like forgotten relics from another dimension.

Nostalgia drips, smears, and sinks into each songs, creating a treasure trove of tracks that feel like they’ve always existed. Like an old memory you can’t place, but you can’t let go of either.

MUSIC : @filezerofour
ARTWORK : @aoibluevi
A&R : @fannuze

04 - Bless Via Flame

@bademjan 
@levier93

The 46th release of katharsis is the EP “Plumage” by french artist Bademjan, coming out in full on November 18th. "Plumage" takes the listener on an epic voyage guided by the arcane wisdom of synthetic bird-guides, mysterious creatures leading the way through haunting and sublime realms. The EP emerges as a reflection on the pursuit of elusive truths and their role in shaping identity, and unfolds like an initiatory journey, inviting the listener to explore realms of feelings unremembered and times that never were.

From the discovery of a hidden chapel where stained glass whispers vivid secrets, to eerie calls piercing the night in a moonlit forest, each of the seven tracks reveals a new chapter in this overarching tale. Throughout the journey, the mystical birds appear briefly but meaningfully, offering both an unsettling and comforting presence as they help us navigate the shifting sands of self and accept the inevitable decay of all that we hold dear.

On “Plumage”, Bademjan unfolds his full potential by materializing his sonic development with incorporation of the electric upright bass as the backbone of the record, with its sound manipulated and processed to evoke a spectrum of emotional textures, from delicate pizzicato notes to deep sub-bass roars and gritty bow strokes. This organic foundation is enriched with woodwind-esque synths, ethereal vocal harmonies and the uncanny chirps of artificial birds, creating a sonic fable that feels both eternal and ephemeral.

Bademjan has previously put out releases with labels White Garden and Olga Productions, and contributed to compilations from Club Late Music, 90000realms and evo-natura besides figurating on the katharsis compilations “Embracing Darkness, Absorbing Light” and “Infinite Summer: Fantasi”. 

artwork by Pierre Guais ( @swoydgarden )
mastering by jjjacob

premiere: Bademjan - Afterimages That Won't Heal (featuring levier)

Song by Villa, Redhead & Zane Alexander S.B.
Artwork by https://www.instagram.com/turnyourtorso/

Don’t linger too much on where you’ve been

Forever with Zane Alexander S.B.

Upload w_ Xen Model & Freestyler

Upload explores the musical possibilities achievable through the use of a personal computer. Featuring local LA natives alongside global members of the underground electronic music community, the show proves that one’s resources are not synonymous with the creation of impactful music. In this series, hosts Xen Model unveils fresh new sounds in a diverse range of experimental styles such as ambient, glitch, brain dance, flashchore, and hardcore music.

This month’s episode features special guest, Freestyler.

As founder of the Transatlantic record label, Freestyler consistently showcases his affinity for, and understanding of, club music. In a way, this sonic curation is amplified by his DJ sets. By making unconventional connections that may seem bold, he aims to construct an organic flow between seemingly unrelated sounds in order to show the value – and fun – of versatility.

MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT

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