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Katarsis (band)

Katarsis () is a Lithuanian alternative rock band formed in Vilnius currently consisting of Lukas Radzevičius (lead vocalist, guitar), Alanas Brasas (lead guitar) and Jokūbas Andriulis (drummer). They represented Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Tavo akys", finishing in 16th place in the final with 96 points.

History

Katarsis started as a solo project of Lukas Radzevičius. In 2019, while still in school, Radzevičius began composing and releasing his own music. After receiving invitations to perform at concerts, he realized that he could not deliver live performances alone and subsequently formed a band with the same name.

In 2024, they released their debut EP, .

On 11 December 2024, Katarsis was announced as one of the forty-five contestants in Eurovizija.LT, Lithuania's national selection to select the country's entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, with the song "". On 1 February 2025, they advanced to the semi-final stage, thus managing to advance to the final two weeks later. At the final of the event, "" was one of the three songs with the most votes received by the jury and at home, advancing to the superfinal, where the televote crowned it the winner and Lithuanian representative on the Eurovision stage in Basel. They received 96 points total - 64 from the public and the remaining 32 from the jury. Katarsis placed 16th overall in the final.

On 4 August 2025, Katarsis announced that they would embark on a European tour across the cities of Dublin, London, Stockholm, Warsaw, Helsinki, Berlin, Riga and Amsterdam, with the message: “We’re taking our music beyond borders and can’t wait to share it with you”. On 21 August 2025, they announced a stop in Tallinn as part of the tour.

On 22 September 2025, the band announced the name of their forthcoming debut album, Žiedlapis tau, (Petal for you), and a concert of the same name, to be played on 22 January 2026. The album was released on 16 January 2026.

On 6 February 2026, bassist Emilija Kandratavičiūtė left the band due to health reasons. The band has said that they will continue on as a trio.

Band members

  • Lukas Radzevičius (born 24 November 2002 in Klaipėda) - vocals, guitar <small>(2019–present)</small>
  • Alanas Brasas (born 12 November 2001 in Å iauliai) - lead guitar <small>(2023–present)</small>
  • JokÅ«bas Andriulis (born 28 March 1999 in Kaunas) - drums <small>(2022–present)</small>

Former Members

  • Saulius Zalieskis - drums <small>(2021)</small>
  • Smiltė Linkauskaitė - bass <small>(2021–2022)</small>
  • Andrius Gruodis-Å eputis (born 5 May 2000 in Klaipėda) - lead guitar <small>(2021–2023)</small>
  • Mantas Ralas - lead guitar <small>(2023)</small>
  • Eivin Laukhammer - drums <small>(2022)</small>
  • Emilija KandratavičiÅ«tė (born 26 August 2002 in Ariogala) - bass <small>(2022–2026)</small>

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Other charted songs

Awards and nominations

Notes

References

External links