Martin originally started playing Soul, Funk and Hip Hop back in the 80’s.

Martin has produced and co-produced many tracks as Candy Apple Productions and had tracks signed to various labels and compilations. Candy Apple Productions have done remixes for some outstanding artists over the years including Rosie Gaines, Shaun Escoffery, Garage City, SuSu, Stereo Sushi, Morehouse Records and many more.

Martin has hosted shows on various stations over the past 20 years including; Moonlight FM, Touch FM, House FM, CN Soho Live, Passion FM and Push FM playing a broad spectrum of music from the soul through to the techier side of deep house.

Lodge has heavily featured at iconic club nights such as Ministry Of Sound, 51^st State, Mi Biza, GDFN London, Groove Odyssey, The Southport Weekender, SunceBeat, IPM Rome, Room 26 (Italy), 360 Club (Dubai), Soul City, Makin’ Moves, Soultogether, Deep Into Soul, Mi Casa Su Casa, The Date, Tempo, Soulogic, Turnmills, Fabric, The Cross, The Key Club, Escape (Brighton and Swansea) Mint Club (Leeds) Garage City, Bobby & Steve and Friends, Beat Players, Tribe, Together, Inspiration Information, Notting Hill Arts Club, Notting Hill Carnival, Alta, Residents Association, The Vocal Booth Weekender, Jazz Café, House vs. Disco, Gotta Have House, Soulfusion and plenty more.