desertrock
Desertrock refers to a genre of music that emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s, often characterized by its heavy, distorted guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and a blend of hard rock and psychedelic influences. It shares similarities with stoner rock but typically features a more prominent blues rock foundation and a less overtly psychedelic sound. The term itself is not a strictly defined subgenre but rather a descriptor used to encompass bands with a shared sonic aesthetic and regional origin, particularly in the American Southwest.
Bands associated with desertrock often draw inspiration from the vast, arid landscapes of desert environments, which