The Lake – Jahbless: Dub Grooves from Portugal Retreat

“Jahbless” carries a deep, driving dub energy, with a solid bassline anchoring steady drums and percussion. Guitars and keys weave into the mix, giving the track a relaxed yet engaging groove. It’s one of the slower, more expansive pieces from The Lake’s second album, written and recorded during a three-week retreat in a remote house in Portugal.

Blending electronics with live instrumentation, “Jahbless” reflects the collective’s fluid approach to collaboration. The result is a track that sits comfortably in the space between dub tradition and experimental electronic exploration.

Formed during the lockdown years, The Lake has evolved into a collective with international reach. Their debut album established their blend of reflective electronics and instrumental textures, and their second record Cork Hills Farm House continues that journey—infused with the energy of communal living and the natural surroundings of rural Portugal.