Progressive Rock duo Datura Lodge delve into themes of regret and self-destruction through the warm analog comfort of David Lynch inspired visuals in the new release “Hole.” Directed by Samantha Feyerabend-Muljat, the music video for “Hole” manifests in the form of a psychological horror as the protagonist spirals into self-sabotaging behaviors. The track is taken from the forthcoming, self-titled album set for release on October 2, 2026, via ARQUEN Records.
On the new release Nicky B explains the compositional process: “Musically this started for me with the small seed of the intro guitar and some effects I was playing with. It kind of fell together from there. One of the late additions to the arrangement that I am really happy with is the vibraphone in the bridge section. I was thinking specifically of the song ‘Drifting’ by Jimi Hendrix and knew Adam [Holzman, keys] would nail it since he had used similar sounds in his work with Steven Wilson. ‘W’ delivers an epic and emotional guitar solo that could not have been any more perfect for the song.”
“W” adds: “This is undoubtedly the best song on the album. When we recorded this one, Ben proclaimed that ‘this is the single!’ Nicky B knocked it out of the park in the writer’s room and I think the band did a particularly good job handling the dynamics starting with the soft melancholy beginning and constantly building it up until it detonates with Nicky B belting the final chorus.”
Director Samantha Feyerabend-Muljat comments on her creative approach:
“Since the band wanted to avoid a literal interpretation of the lyrics, I aimed to translate the emotional baggage into a tense, psychological mystery.”
Emotional and captivating, the soundscape of “Hole” contains a dream-like atmosphere. The instrumental and vocals layers across the track are enveloping and immersive; they shut out the external world allowing one to become lost in their internal thoughts.
Watch the official music video for “Hole” via the YouTube player below:
The band’s debut self-titled album, Datura Lodge, is scheduled for release later this year via ARQUEN Records.
“Datura Lodge” was produced by DATURA LODGE and Ben Karas. Tracks 1-5 were recorded at Frightbox Recording in Passaic, NJ, while tracks 6-9 were recorded at Frost Gauntlet Recording in Lyndhurst, NJ, all with engineer Ben Karas who mixed the album. The release was mastered by Andy VanDette at Evolve Mastering. The cover artwork for “Datura Lodge” was created by Samantha Feyerabend-Muljat.
Across the album,” Datura Lodge” is joined by Adam Holzman on keyboards and Russell Holzman performing drums, with Ben Karas lending violin to “Stone.”
Pre-Order “Datura Lodge” on Bandcamp: https://arquenrecords.bandcamp.com/album/datura-lodge
Tracklist:
01. Mummy
02. Stone
03. 98 and 94
04. Them
05. Floor
06. Can
07. Hole
08. Beam
09. Lodge
— About Datura Lodge —
Datura Lodge is the latest musical endeavor from Nicky B and “W” based out of Bergen County, New Jersey, USA, the duo has been performing music together since their early teens. From taking to stages locally in cover bands to releasing a video performing “Starless” by King Crimson with John Wetton that amassed over 350,000 views on YouTube, the duo brings an array of experiences into their new project.
Musical inspiration is primarily drawn from legendary Progressive Rock acts including Genesis, King Crimson, The Mars Volta, and Rush. Datura Lodge strives to inject approachability into their sound while delivering hard-hitting hooks. Taking a bold creative direction, the band incorporates unexpected twists and turns across their tracks.
Lineup:
Nicky B / Bass, Vocals
“W” / Guitar, Vocals