Palm Desert Scene

The Palm Desert Scene is a distinctive musical genre born in the 1990s in Palm Desert, California, characterized by its heavy, fuzz-laden guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and often, laid-back, desert-inspired vibes. Emerging from the city's underground music scene, the genre drew from stoner rock, heavy metal, and alternative influences, with a focus on raw, unbridled energy and a DIY ethos. Its heyday in the mid-to-late 1990s saw the rise of iconic bands that defined the genre's sound and aesthetic, marked by sprawling jams, introspective lyrics, and a carefree, desert-rock attitude. The Palm Desert Scene's cultural significance lies in its organic, grassroots origins, which fostered a sense of community and creative freedom among its artists. While sharing similarities with stoner rock and grunge, the genre's unique blend of heavy psychedelia and desert Americana sets it apart, reflecting the arid landscape and sun-scorched spirit of its namesake region.

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When The Moon Was High
Ep - 6 Tracks - Released October 4, 2024

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Alain Johannes
Brant Bjork
Brant Bjork And The Bros
Ché
Dali's Llama
Desert Sessions
Eagles Of Death Metal
Fatso Jetson
Fu Manchu
Goatsnake
Hermano
House Of Broken Promises
John Garcia
Karma To Burn
Kyuss
Mark Lanegan
Masters Of Reality
Mondo Generator
Nebula
Nick Oliveri
Queens of the Stone Age
Slo Burn
Thin White Rope
Unida
Vista Chino
Waxy
Queens of the Stone Age
Eagles Of Death Metal
Kyuss
Mark Lanegan
Fu Manchu
Brant Bjork
Desert Sessions
Karma To Burn
Alain Johannes
Masters Of Reality
Nebula
John Garcia
Mondo Generator
Hermano
Goatsnake
Vista Chino
Slo Burn
Fatso Jetson
Unida
Thin White Rope
Nick Oliveri
Ché
Brant Bjork And The Bros
House Of Broken Promises
Waxy
Dali's Llama