Black Lodge

Black Lodge formed in London around vocalist and guitarist James Walbourne and bassist Luke Maxwell. Their 2016 album '11rd Eye Chemistry' gave the band a clearer identity, with the title track becoming a touchstone for their sound. Other songs from that period, like 'Mother Urge' and 'Angels Refinery,' share its dense, atmospheric quality.

Their lyrics often circle themes of consciousness and altered states, which has drawn occasional criticism from listeners who find the content unsettling. The band has generally shrugged this off, treating the music as a personal expression rather than a public statement. Tracks like 'Need a Needle To Tap In The Vein' and 'An Error In Darkness' operate in that same interior space, built more on mood and implication than straightforward narrative.

They've maintained a steady, if somewhat underground, presence since that 2016 release, cultivating a listener base that gravitates toward their particular blend of psychedelic rock and darker, more abstract textures. The music doesn't aim for broad anthems but instead works in smaller, more concentrated doses.