Zoharum - new experimental art

31/08/2026

While somewhat absorbed by our attendance at the .wieze.festival, where Schröttersburg officially premiered, we can only today officially announce that three new titles in the Zoharum catalog are now available: first: RHYTHMSCECT (This Is Dark Occult Funk / -S- ) "Perspektywy," the fifth album in the dark funk duo's discography; second: "The Empty Vessel Makes the Loudest Sound," the cassette debut of the band HEAUTONTIMORUMENOS (whose musicians are associated with WHALESONG, USELESS, PULSARUS, among others), and third: the aforementioned Schröttersburg with their album "Ignis" in three versions: CD, LP, and cassette. Each of these titles can be found at Alchembria.PL (Zoharum Webstore) and on our Bandcamp. Visit our store and listen to the material available on our profile before making a purchase. Links in comments. Enjoy the music!

28/08/2026

The latest review of JUDE "Zakaz" LP, published on Side-Line Magazine is the perfect excuse to remind you about this fantastic album by the Polish industrialists.
Links in the comments.

27/08/2026

With just a few moments left until the release, it's the perfect time to introduce one of upcoming albums // : RHYTHMSECT (This Is Dark Occult Funk / -S-) "Perspektywy." the latest and fifth album from RhythmSect, a mature incarnation of the duo formerly known as -S-. While earlier releases under the former name were characterized by a more black/doom metal-inspired style, RhythmSect’s latest album presents dark funk in a crystallized yet raw form. Divided into eight compositions, “Perspektywy” is a meditation on how the mythical intertwines with everyday life: saturating it, seducing it, taking it over, suppressing it, tearing it apart, giving birth to new axes of perception and perspectives. Eight glimpses of groove seeping through a narrow, ajar gateway: the same shapes, different afterimages; different perspectives on the possibilities of passing through, entering, or dissolving within it—like a shaman absorbed in the constellation of the moment. “Perspektywy” chronicles an uneasy alliance between the perverse imagination of what is and the humility of looking at what isn’t.
The core of Dark Funk stems from ritual improvisation for drums and bass. Stylistically, it combines elements of doom jazz, the dreamlike aura of dark ambient, and, at times, the ferocity of (black) metal. Dark Funk strives to reconcile heaviness and melancholy with danceability, trance, and groove, while avoiding literalness, exaggeration, or absurdity. Album available on CD in four-panel digipack & digital. Link in comments.

26/08/2026

Today we recommend reading an interesting review published on Side-Line Magazine, which very aptly captures the concept of Rapoon's expanded edition of ":COLD WAR : drum'n'bass." Have you already checked out the triple album released by Zoharum this year? We recommend both the text and a listen on our Bandcamp. Link in the comments.

25/08/2026

The holidays are slowly coming to an end, and so we're starting to think about new activities. Today, we launched pre-sales for titles scheduled for release on August 28th. Among them are three new releases, available in various formats: the dark funky RHYTHMSECT (This Is Dark Occult Funk / -S-) with their album "Perspektywy" on CD; the dark doom jazz HEAUTONTIMORUMENOS (featuring musicians associated with bands such as WHALESONG) with their material "The Empty Vessel Makes the Loudest Sound" on cassette; and finally Schröttersburg with their latest album "Ignis," which, thanks to Zoharum's collaboration with D.I.Y Koło Records, Hidden Beauty Records, Esion_Records and Bat-Cave Productions will be released in three formats: CD, LP, and cassette. All titles are available for pre-order at Alchembria.PL (Zoharum Webstore) and on our Bandcamp profile. Visit our websites, listen to pre-release tracks, and place your orders. Enjoy the music.

21/08/2026

Have you checked out the duo's previous releases to find out what kind of music lies behind the name RHYTHMSECT (This Is Dark Occult Funk / -S-) ?
Have we managed to clarify the definition of Dark Funk? If you're still unsure what we're talking about, we invite you to watch the teaser for the album "Perspektywy."
As a reminder, the CD and digital release will be available on August 31st.
Pre-orders will begin next week.
Enjoy the Video! Stay tuned!

RHYTHMSECT - Perspektywy [ZOHAR 389-2] Music by RHYTHMSECTTrack b...

20/08/2026

Back catalogue in stock on Soleilmoon Recording, mainly CDs from: MUSLIMGAUZE, Rapoon, Death in June, Peter 'Sleazy' Christopherson (Coil / Throbbing Gristle) and many more... Check our full offer at Alchembria.PL (Zoharum Webstore). Link in comment.

17/08/2026

HEAUTONTIMORUMENOS is the title of one of Charles Baudelaire's poems, but it's also the name of a new project formed by four musicians: Grzegorz Zawadzki (WHALESONG / USELESS) - drums, vibraphone, Michał Kiełbasa (WHALESONG / LUGOLA) - synths, lyra8, dfam, soma pipe, Aleksander Papierz (PULSARUS) - saxophone, and Piotr Nowara - bass. Their music, though difficult to define, oscillates somewhere between dark doom jazz, psychedelia, and post-rock; it is atmospheric, slighty muffled but also exploratory. It could easily provide the soundtrack for a film noir... It captivates with its melody and sound, slightly smoky, subdued, as if recorded at VanGelder live. From the very first notes, they entice the listener with intricately crafted melodies, inviting them to listen more closely, because contrary to appearances, there's a lot going on in this music. Their debut album, titled "The Empty Vessel Makes the Loudest Sound," contains six tracks, nearly 45 minutes long, in this stylistic style. It will be released on cassette and digital at the end of August.

14/08/2026

(PL/EN): Pozostając jeszcze przy temacie wydarzeń, które szczególnie lubimy, chcielibyśmy polecić Wam festiwal Dwie Wieże w Gubinie. Nie zabraknie akcentów związanych z Zoharum, jak premierowy koncert Schröttersburg, występ NNHMN i dj set Drgs_23 ... a to tylko mały wycinek tego, co będziecie mogli zobaczyć podczas tej edycji, bo w programie również: koncerty TANTFREAKY, GIVE UP TO FAILURE, HINODE TAPES, PENTHOUSE, PHYLLOBEATS, dj set JAKUB S. oraz spektakl "Wianki" Teatru Chrobrego 14. Podczas festiwalu będzie można oglądać wystawę instalacji artystycznych AR+ (Magdalena Skibniewska i Artur Bąk) oraz wystawę plakatów Dawida Ryskiego, jednego z cenionych polskich grafików i plakacistów. Ponadto dwa autorskie pokazy mody. Pierwszy – Military Deconstruction – kolekcja marka AR+, inspirowana militariami i ideą upcyclingu. Drugi - premierowa odsłona kolekcji NYSEA, łączącej modę, sztukę i taniec. Zapraszamy Was serdecznie. Do zobaczenia już niedługo. // (EN): Still on the topic of events we particularly enjoy, we'd like to recommend a festival taking place in two weeks: "Dwie Wieże" in Gubin. Zoharum-related highlights will be featured, such as the premiere concert by Schröttersburg, a performance by the duo NNHMN, and a DJ set by Drgs_23... and that's just a small sampling of what you'll be able to see at this year's edition, as the program also includes concerts by TANTFREAKY, GIVE UP TO FAILURE, Hinode Tapes, P e n t h o u s e, Phyllobeats DJ set by JAKUB S., and a performance "Wianki" by . Throughout the festival, you will be able to see an exhibition of artistic installations created by AR+(Magdalena Skibniewska, and Artur Bąk), as well as an exhibition of posters by Dawid Ryski, one of Poland's most respected graphic designers and poster designers. Furthermore, the organizers are announcing two original fashion shows. The first, Military Deconstruction (a collection by AR+, inspired by military items and the concept of upcycling. The second show is the premiere of the NYSEA collection, combining fashion, art, and dance, and showcasing new pieces created especially for this year's festival. We cordially invite you. See you soon.

13/08/2026

(PL/EN): Dzisiaj rekomendujemy jeden z naszych ulubionych festiwali, czyli Temple Of Silence Fest. Do tegorocznej edycji zostało jeszcze nieco ponad miesiąc, ale jak wiemy, czas szybko leci, więc warto notować datę już dzisiaj. Program bogaty, ciekawy i różnorodny. Jest silna reprezentacja twórców związanych z Zoharum, jak choćby Moljebka Pvlse, Królówczana Smuga, B ( ) TONG (koncert połączony z premierą nowej płyty), Düsseldorf, a także Phragments, Drekka, Burzany Ilona Dobiszewska, Artur Ruminski, Maciej Ożóg, Jarmulski (ex-[haven]) i inni. Różne brzmienia, różne pomysły na muzykę, zatem każdy będzie mógł znaleźć coś dla siebie. Do zobaczenia już niebawem. Link do wydarzenia w komentarzu. // (EN:) Today we recommend one of our favorite festivals - Temple Of Silence Fest. This year's edition is still a little over a month away, but as we know, time flies, so it's worth saving the date today. The program is rich, interesting, and diverse. There's a strong representation of artists associated with Zoharum, such as MOLJEBKA PVLSE, KRÓLÓWCZANA SMUGA, B( )TONG (a concert combined with the premiere of the new album), DüSSELDORF, as well as PHRAGMENTS, DREKKA, BURZANY, Artur Ruminski, Maciej Ożóg, Jarmulski (ex-[haven]), and others... A variety of sounds and musical ideas, so everyone will be able to find something for themselves. See you soon. Link to the event in the comments.