Episode 3: 8/8/2018

The first half of our two-part Black Lodge set features Ohio native Vikas Malhotra aka Kosmik. Malhotra has operated in the electronic music scene since the early ‘90s. He moved to New York City in ’98, where he co-founded the Foundation Team/Trü Skül parties. These gatherings showcased midwest artists, particularly those based in the Chicago and Detroit areas. Nearly a decade later, Kosmik relocated to the Santa Barbara, California and began hosting the Sun Ra-inspired “Interplanetary Musik” on KCSB 91.9FM. He subsequently moved to Los Angeles and co-founded The Black Lodge gatherings with Force Placement. These free monthly events quickly morphed into a record label and were joined by two more staple members, Vexation aka Dirty Jak and Simonowsky. Though he primarily operated as a DJ, Kosmik has casually delved into audio production, cutting tracks for Black Lodge Recordings and Slaying Medusa. He is currently a member of Optimistic Misanthropes, who are joining forces with Circling Vultures for an upcoming split EP.

Be sure to tune in next time for the conclusion of our Black Lodge set, helmed by none other than Black Lodge co-founder Force Placement aka Jason James.