SQUEEZING BEATROOTS
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Black Lodge is a global collective of producers and rappers united by a shared passion for crafting dusty, sample-based boom bap. Drawing inspiration from the golden era of hip-hop, we blend raw, gritty beats with sharp lyricism, creating a sound that resonates with both classic heads and modern listeners. Our music is a journey through the vinyl crates, where every crackle and hiss tells a story. Join us as we push the boundaries of boom bap, one track at a time.

Black Lodge members - 
https://soundcloud.com/skella-tore
@z-killgrave AKA @lord-dredstorm
@thomas_bergheim
@acidvcs
@deeptrunk79
@fat-kneel
@tre_vega

I've been making music since I was 15. My dad had a keyboard at home, and I started experimenting with sounds on old 8-bit computers. Early influences were artists like DJ Krush and DJ Shadow – I was really into trip-hop back then.

These days, I focus more on chillout and downtempo, but I love exploring different styles. I often start with samples, which I usually modify – either by adding my own sounds or converting them into MIDI to reshape and build entirely new tracks. It's a blend of inspiration and transformation.

I currently use BandLab and a Maschine Mikro MK3 to create, though I used to work in Reason and Fruity Loops back in the day.

Over the years, I’ve released a few official records, and I’m proud to be the only Czech artist to release an EP on the Dusted Wax Kingdom label.

Music is my therapy – it keeps me grounded and helps me express what words sometimes can’t. Thanks for listening.

Hey, Gareth here, I'm a graphic designer who start designing for clubs, parties, and labels in the late 90s. Back then, mix CDs were the holy grail of both design and music. I loved them.

But I wasn't the only one, mix cds were the soundtracks of our nights, our days, our afterparties and lives, for everyone. Yet in today's internet age, the art form has been lost (or just changed) to 2-3 hour online mixes and streaming videos, which just don't create the same magic your CD collection did. Just 60 minutes of music and incredible artwork.

The Classic Mix CD Series celebrates these discs, their soundtrack, their box art and your memories. We hope you enjoy it.

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Also, we try to help you find and buy them again by sharing Discogs links on all featured CDs and or direct links to labels where possible.

* We fully support labels and artists. If any disc creates a copyrighting issue let me know and it will be immediately removed. 

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About Gareth:
Digital creative type, gamer, music lover and occasional DJ. Currently living between Dubai & Seoul after setting sail from Sunderland in 2010. As a young designer, club and music culture was the driving force for his work, producing artwork for local club nights and record labels in the North East of England. In particular, DJ mix cds and their packaging were always his 'holy grail of design', especially those from Renaissance, Global Underground and Good Looking Records. It's a pleasure to share these discs back with people and they still influence our tastes to this day. 

For any CD recommendations, bookings, mixes or feedback you can catch me as @asapgareth on Instagram. Or you can check our my design work at www.acid.works

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