You don’t have to be a Star Wars fan to enjoy Bantha Rider, but this instrumental Polish outfit sure does a good job of synthesizing their interstellar themes with equally crushing and groovy stoner/doom riffs. With only two releases so far, I recommend checking out “Sandcrawler” and “Sarlacc’s Pit” from their self-titled EP or “Sagittarius” and “Rancor’s Delight” from 2020 LP Binary Sunset Massacre.

For fans of: Star Wars (obviously), early Elder, The Sword, Sons of Arrakis

Hey everyone!
First off, sorry if my writing feels a bit robotic—this is machine-translated because my English isn’t great. I’ll keep it short and sweet!

I’m a self-taught guitarist (not much theory knowledge, just playing by ear) looking to dive back into learning. My heart beats for stoner/acid/psych rock and all things fuzzy, riffy, and trippy. I’ve already written a few tunes in the style, but I’d love your advice:

• Scales/modes that nail that desert/space vibe (I’ve heard minor pentatonic and Dorian are staples?).
• Tips for composing (how do you balance repetition and groove without getting boring?).
• Any theory hacks for writing killer riffs or solos in this genre.

If you’ve got favorite resources, pedal settings, or even bands to study, I’m all ears. Let’s geek out about those downtuned, wah-drenched jams!

Thanks for helping a riff-addicted newbie out—you all rock! 🎸🔥

ive been digging this small texas band called stone machine electric cuz there fuzzy stoner rock riffs with the psychadelic pink floyd soundscapes. can yall recommend me more to smoke to with my buddies

....... Went to see the Brant Bjork Trio live in Bristol last night. I was a bit worried as I find some of his albums a bit too funky for me but wow live they absolutely blast it. Groovy and heavy. No light show just three musicians at the top of the game and with beaming smiles on their faces. I don't know the name of it but the song before the encore was epic.. Also support Earl of Hell were great and the venue strange brew was top notch. Got the Jalamenta t shirt and the new album. Now off to see Slomosa on Saturday! 🤘👌🤘👌

Here's my first post on Planet Desert Rock Weekend and my decision to relapse on weed after 32 years (I didn't but it was close...)

https://cleanandsoberstoner.com/2025/01/31/planet-desert-rock-weekend-samvayo/

I listen to so much within the genre but these are some songs I really enjoy at the moment! Some songs I list might be more Stoner Doom tho.

Lawless Lands - The Sword (Notes from the Trial of) La Curandera - Clutch Antigone - Nebula Devil - BongCauldron Lifer - Down Dig You Down - Truckfighters Catamaran - Kyuss Rancho Relaxo - Ridge Keefmaster - Bongzilla Son of Nothing - Electric Wizard Kevin - Slomosa Southern Belle - The Midnight Ghost Train Blackbirds Fall - Black Moth Elk.Blood.Heart - All Them Witches Lost Highway - WoFat Electric Mistress - Stoned Jesus Dusted - Gonzales

Go get that light

https://youtu.be/7AJkTO0ms80?si=k1RYCFPrhGbfm_N3

Rolling a fat one for this 🔥

https://youtu.be/kU9X47vQhiY?si=SKwcci63QMl7nD12

Yeah yeah I suck at singing, I will just keep on trying and learning :)

https://youtu.be/CULjmhcrE8o?si=qo1GbxQxjzic6iEF

Objective is 1 song a week....

Superb fuzz riffs, outstanding lyrics steeped in mysticism and occult imagery, Bonham-esque drumming, albums that are great from start to finish, Dead Meadow have it all and are right up there with the greatest rock bands of all time.

Their albums Feathers, Howls From The Hills, Shivering King and Others, and Old Growth are the stand outs. Just a few of many favorite tracks:

Dusty Nothing (one of the best riffs ever)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z9se1Y5Bpb4

At Her Open Door

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G2SnG7iE4c4

That Old Temple

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YTuPePE0QMA