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 (2019–present) Alanas Brasas (born 12 November 2001 in Šiauliai) – lead guitar (2023–present) Jokūbas Andriulis (born 28 March 1999 in Kaunas) – drums (2022–present)
Former members Saulius Zalieskis – drums (2021) Smiltė Linkauskaitė – bass (2021–2022) Andrius Gruodis (born 5 May 2000 in Klaipėda) – lead guitar (2021–2023) Mantas Ralas – lead guitar (2023) Eivin Laukhammer – drums (2022) Emilija Kandratavičiūtė (born 26 August 2002 in Ariogala) – bass (2022–2026)
Discography Studio albums Title Details Peak chart positions LTU Released: 16 January 2026 Label: Self-released Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming 3
Extended plays Title Details Released: 24 May 2024 Label: Self-released Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming
Singles As lead artist Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album or EP LTUPeak chart positions for singles in Lithuania: "Tavo akys" and "Vasarą galvoj minoras": "Niekas", "Spengia galvoje", "Des", "Praradau tave", "Pamiršau žiūrėt į paukščius", and "Išliesiu": "Balta meilė": "Kas man be jūros": "Likę tik randai" and "Neleisk man": LTUAir.GREIntl. "" 2019 — — — "Dega"———Non-album single "" 2020 96 — — rowspan="8 "" 4 — — AGATA: Gold "Siluetai"——— "" 75 — — "" 2022 — — — "" 44 — — "" 2023 — — — "" — — — "" 20 — —Non-album single "Paleisiu"2024———Dausos "" 41 — — "Tyla"——— "Nebeturiu jėgų"——— "Ji netikra"——— "" — — — "" 2025 1 90 43 Žiedlapis tau "" 3 — — "" 32 — — Žiedlapis tau "Žiedlapis tau"2026——— "Likę tik randai"85—— "Kada"——— "Laikei tu mane"——— "Neleisk man"68—— "Malda"——— "" — — — "Surasiu"——— "" — — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
As featured artist Title Year Peak chart positions Album or EP LTU "" 2025 94 Meilė
Other charted songs Title Year Peak chart positions Album or EP LTU "" 2026 85 Žiedlapis tau "" 68
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result 2025 Eurovision Awards Onstage Ensemble Themselves Group of the Year Breakthrough of the Year Alternative of the Year Nostalgia of the Year Hit of the Year "" 2026 M.A.M.A. Awards Song of the Year M.A.M.A. Top 40 "" Breakthrough of the Year Themselves Rock Band/Artist of the Year
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