Darkrad is a dark-industrial music project of Jana Komaritsa, a multidisciplinary visual and sound artist, who wears many hats in the creative world – from visual arts to music, curation and event promotion, to videography and performance. She has been involved in the alternative scene for many years, participating in and organizing various events worldwide (USA, Germany, France, Netherlands, Finland, Argentina, Spain, Canada and more), from major festivals to experimental shows. She is the owner of a whimsical art space WonderCat in Leiden, NL.
Darkrad’s style is mostly within the dark ambient genre, characterized by ominous and sometimes sinister atmosphere, blending elements from other electronic music genres. The music merges melancholic dark ambient passages, fragile melodies and vocals, raw sounds, stretched rhythms, creating a hypnotic and pulsating soundscape.
Through her dark musical and artistic surrealism, she conveys complex and intense emotions, crafting her show as a journey into the unknown, a visceral exploration of the human condition, incorporating artistic and performance elements in the show, such as live painting.
Darkrad’s performance is an ocean of feelings from the somber corners of the subconsciousness, which doesn’t suppress and turn off the emotions, but sharpens them to a sometimes frightening peak.
Darkrad is currently being released by a German label Audiophob.
“My performance is emotional, raw, and often cathartic – it’s a way to release the pressure, chaos, and madness of life, while also sharing the power, beauty, and strength. Through my show, I traverse meaningful thoughts and memories, embodying intensity and experiencing deep emotions. I want to show that industrial and noise can be beautiful, emotional, and sexy. Beyond just the connection of sounds and visuals, I want to offer something precious – and that is the part of my soul.”
– Jana Komaritsa for Reflections of Darkness