Karolis Šarkus's latest work, XIDEA, is an album born from fragments: unfinished sketches, notes, and voice recordings that had long awaited their moment. The title symbolizes the space between inspiration and clarity – 'X' marks the unknown and the point of silence before sound, while 'idea' signifies the genesis of a feeling. The album clearly showcases Karolis's compositional thinking: modern jazz is blended with influences from other genres here – from the atmospheric quality of film music to the energy of rock, and both a clear melodic line and expressive solos are important in the compositions. XIDEA is a personal and open musical narrative where fragmented ideas transform into cohesive, lively, and emotionally intense music.

You can listen to the album on all streaming platforms, and it's also available on a limited edition vinyl record! To get the vinyl, click here. Want to own the album digitally? You can purchase the files on Bandcamp, by clicking here.