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13/02/2025

Storms and wild weather can heavily influence stoner rock and heavy psych bands, both sonically and thematically. The raw power of nature mirrors the genre’s heavy, fuzz-laden riffs, thunderous drums, and swirling, atmospheric effects.

Lyrically, bands often draw from storm imagery to evoke chaos, transcendence, or cosmic destruction. The deep, hypnotic grooves can feel like rolling thunder, while reverb-drenched guitars mimic howling winds.

Many bands also embrace the mystical and apocalyptic vibes of wild weather, using it as a metaphor for inner turmoil, freedom, or the overwhelming force of the unknown.

The Lo' Sound - Vol. 72 - Storms

Including bands: The Lightning Strikes, ThunderHawk, Lightning Swells Forever, StormWatchers, Storm, StormToker, Alabama Thunderpussy, Stormriders , A Storm of Light, Into the Storm, Beneath the Storm, Mammoth Storm, Lightning Mushrooms and Goat Monsoon.

Batten down the hatches as we present something out of control - Wednesday Feb 19th @ 7pm (Aust East) @ Edge Radio 99.3FM.

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08/02/2025

Meat and butchery are a goldmine for stoner rock and doom metal inspiration, because nothing says “heavy” like a slab of beef and a dangerously large knife. The slow, smoky process of barbecue mirrors the sludgy, riff-laden crawl of the music, while the raw, bloody imagery of butchery adds a brutal, primal edge.

Cuts of meat evoke weight and substance, while butcher shop tools suggest precision, violence, and a little bit of danger. And let’s be honest, most stoner rock already moves at the pace of a low-and-slow brisket, so why not embrace the theme?

Doom out… and don’t forget the sauce.

The Lo Sound - Vol. 71 - Meat

with bands: Stone Cadaver, S**tthecow, Bone Knife, Beef Supreme Band, Bone Church, Meatlocker, The COW, Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, ODD BEAST, Butcher in the Fog, Meathook, Ginzu ATSK, Carved in Bone, Carcass, Slaughter Stone, BLOOD DUSTER OFFICIAL & Steak Band.

Get your carving knives ready and ttune in Wednesday Feb 12th @ 7pm (Aust East) @ Edge Radio 99.3FM.

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01/02/2025

Waitangi Day’s themes of colonial history, identity, and cultural tension often resonate in New Zealand’s doom, stoner, and psych music scene, which thrives on heavy, introspective, and sometimes politically charged sounds.

Bands like Beastwars and Alien Weaponry explore themes of struggle, resistance, and the natural world, which align with the emotions stirred by Waitangi Day.

Some artists incorporate Māori mythology, spirituality, and socio-political themes into their lyrics and imagery, creating a uniquely Aotearoa-heavy soundscape that reflects both the weight of history and the search for catharsis through music.

This week we pay tribute to New Zealand's thriving and diverse heavy psych scene.

The Lo' Sound - Vol. 70 - NZ's Waitangi Day

With bands: Sidewinder, Datura, Witch Head, Alien Weaponry, Wolf Wizard, DUUN, End Boss, Bloodnut, Skinny Hobos, Earth Tongue, Infinity Ritual, Beastwars Band, Yarnspinner, Heterodox & Roadeater.

Tune in Wednesday Feb 5th @ 7pm (Aust East).
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30/01/2025

This is going to be awesome, see you there!
Come say hi and lets drink beer.

The guys from Bahboon have landed in Australia!

They’re playing with Spooky Eyes and GlitchCraft at The Royal Oak Hotel tomorrow night and Altar Bar on Saturday, as part of the very first Fuzz Island Fest, along with Geneslave, Legal Noise and Mountains of Madness 🤘

25/01/2025

The Chinese doom metal scene, along with its stoner rock and sludge counterparts, forms a niche yet vibrant part of the country's underground music culture. Emerging in the late 1990s and early 2000s, these genres blend slow tempos, heavy riffs, and melancholic or gritty themes with local influences, such as traditional Chinese instrumentation and folklore.

Some bands even incorporate elements of Chinese New Year traditions, like mythological references, firecrackers, and ceremonial sounds, adding a unique cultural depth to their music. Thriving in urban hubs like Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu, the scene is supported by small venues, DIY festivals, and passionate fans. Together, these genres reflect the global adaptability of doom, stoner, and sludge metal while carving out a distinct cultural identity in China.

Lo Sound - Vol. 69 - Chinese New Year

with Chinese bands: Southern Reaper, Rude Grove, Basement Queen, Never Before, Ayahuasca, Spawn, King of Lazy, Stinky Humans Abuse to Subsist, Airylion, Crater, Bad Tailor, Alpaca & Blackpool.

Tune in Wednesday Jan 29th @ 7pm (Aust East)
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17/01/2025

Psychedelic Salad Records is an independent Tasmanian record label dedicated to showcasing the island’s vibrant heavy music scene, with a focus on stoner rock, sludge, and doom. Committed to amplifying local talent and fostering international connections, the label proudly supports Tasmanian musicians while bringing global acts to the island.

This year, Psychedelic Salad Records is thrilled to host Japanese stoner rock powerhouse Bahboon on their Tasmanian tour, blending the crushing riffs and hypnotic grooves of two unique heavy music cultures. From fuzz-drenched tones to immersive atmospheres, the label is a hub for heavy, boundary-pushing soundscapes.

The Lo' Sound - Vol. 68 - Psychedelic Salad Records
w/- Guest Adam Sawford

Featuring music from - Bahboon, Smug Anime Face, Legal Noise, Spooky Eyes, Saturno Grooves, Fogteeth, Megaritual, BLAAK HEAT, Liquid Nails, Les Nadie, GlitchCraft & Mountains of Madness.

Join the boyos with Adam on Wednesday 22nd Jan at 7pm (Au East) via Edge Radio 99.3FM. Share this about, will be a fun show!!

09/01/2025

African animals are basically tailor-made for fuzz and stoner rock inspiration. Picture it: a lion’s roar cranked through a fuzz pedal or a rhino stomping out a doom riff. Elephants are the ultimate headbangers - imagine their trunks swaying to the groove. Hyenas bring pure chaos, always on the edge of wild unpredictability.

Then there are the snakes, slithering around with their venomous riffs, while owls bring the nighttime vibes, judging everyone silently from the back of the crowd. African folklore adds a mystical twist, because nothing screams stoner rock like a zebra spirit guide leading you through a cosmic session.

The Lo' Sound - Vol. 67 - African Safari

With bands: Space Hippo, Gorilla, Elephant Tree, Red Gazelle, Atomic Vulture, Born Lion, Monkey Fist, RHINO, Acid Wolf, We Hunt Buffalo, Honey Badger, Year of the Cobra, Mandril, Meerkat, The Hyena Kill, Ostrich Foot and Camel Driver.

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Join Stu, Andy and Doug on Wednesday 15th Jan at 7pm (Aust East Time) or listen back at your leisure via Edge Radio 99.3FM.

04/01/2025

Graves, graveyards, and coffins are like the holy trinity of stoner rock and sludge aesthetics. They're the perfect mix of heavy, creepy, and darkly hilarious—ideal for a genre where riffs feel like they're crawling out of the underworld. These themes add a doom-laden vibe that screams, "Yeah, we sound like the soundtrack to the apocalypse… but, like, in a chill way."

The Lo' Sound - Vol. 66 - Graveyards

Featuring bands: 20 Watt Tombstone, Grave Bathers, Second Grave, Grave Next Door, The Grave, Urban Graveyard, Graveslime, B**g Coffin, Coffin Burner, Royal Graves, Coffin Torture, Graves at Sea, Swamp Coffin and Thy Grave.

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Join Stu, Andy and Doug on Wednesday 8th Jan at 7pm (Aust East Time) or listen back at your leisure via Edge Radio 99.3FM.

27/12/2024

2024 has been a wild year for stoner rock, with riffs heavy enough to crack the earth and grooves so deep they could swallow a small town. The genre has delivered psychedelic trips, crushing fuzz, and just the right amount of cosmic weirdness to keep fans floating in a haze. It’s the kind of music that makes you wonder if your speakers are melting—or maybe it’s just your brain.

From desert-inspired soundscapes to interstellar jams, this year’s releases have been a masterclass in heavy, hypnotic vibes. Whether you’re headbanging, zoning out, or contemplating the mysteries of the universe, 2024’s stoner rock albums have been the perfect soundtrack for getting lost in the riff.

The Lo' Sound - Vol. 65 - 2024 in Review.

Featuring our favorite picks from bands; Slomosa, Mammoth volume, Greenleaf, Goat Rodeo, High Desert Sun, 1000mods, BLACK RAINBOWS, Fu Manchu, Acid Mammoth, Elephant Tree, Slower, Blue Heron, Wh**es., Ghostsmoker, Smug Anime Face & UFOMAMMUT.

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Join Stu, Andy and Doug on New Years night - Wednesday 1st Jan at 7pm (Aust East Time) or listen back at your leisure via Edge Radio 99.3FM.

20/12/2024

Because nothing says “Silent Night” like screaming guitar solos and a lead singer in spandex hitting notes higher than your holiday stress levels. Hair metal turns your cozy Christmas into an arena rock show, complete with fist-pumping anthems and power ballads so epic, even Santa would trade his sleigh for a Harley.

Who needs chestnuts roasting on an open fire when you’ve got a blistering guitar solo. Crank up the Mötley Crüe, pour some eggnog, and let your inner rock god deck the halls with power chords. Merry headbanging Christmas, everyone!

The Lo' Sound - Vol. 64 - Hair Metal on Xmas

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Join Stu, Andy and Doug on Christmas night - Wednesday 25th December at 7pm (Aust East Time) or listen back at your leisure via Edge Radio 99.3FM.

13/12/2024

Giants, or Gígantes, are a natural fit for stoner rock band inspiration - massive, imposing, and impossible to miss, just like the genre’s crushing riffs and sprawling jams. Naming your band after a giant isn’t just a flex; it’s a declaration: “We’re here to shake the earth and melt faces.”

Giants bring an epic, mythical quality that stoner rock thrives on, conjuring visions of towering figures stomping through ancient landscapes or cosmic voids, perfectly in tune with the music’s heavy, otherworldly vibe.

The Lo' Sound - Vol. 63 - Giants
featuring: Giants of Science, GIANT DWARF, Sulfur Giant, Howling Giant, Giant Sleep, Giant Horizon, Gas Giant-NL, One Inch Giant, Giant Lungs, Grey Giant, Rift Giant, Fog Giant Unofficial, Black Sky Giant and GIANT.

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Join Stu, Andy and Doug on Wednesday 18th December at 7pm (Aust East Time) or listen back at your leisure via Edge Radio 99.3FM.

07/12/2024

Get around this Hobart, will be a cracker!!

Japanese heavy psych/stoner rock band Bahboon is returning to Australia—and in rather large news for our island, headlining the first-ever Fuzz Island Fest!

Completing the lineup are fellow fuzzonauts:

🦧 Geneslave
🦧 GlitchCraft
🦧 Legal Noise
🦧 Spooky Eyes
🦧 Mountains of Madness

Join us Saturday 1 Feb!
On sale now: https://altar.bar/t/bahboon

06/12/2024

Tigers keep popping up in rock band names because nothing screams "heavy riffs and questionable decision-making" like a giant, stripey murder cat.

They’re basically the rockstars of the animal kingdom: fierce, mysterious, and probably high on life—or whatever’s in the jungle.

The tiger vibe matches hard rock perfectly: primal, wild, and just a little bit over the top.

The Lo' Sound - Vol. 62 - Tigers

Featuring music from: TIGERCUB, TIGER! S**T! TIGER! TIGER!, SHE RIDES TIGERS, RIDE THE TIGER, 84 Tigers, India Tigers in Texas, SkyTigers, Both Doors Have Tigers, S**t Tiger, Tigers On O***m, VOODOO TIGERS, Olde Tigers, Sleeping Tigers, My America is Watching Tigers Die, Tiger Driver, TIGER FLOWERS, Tiger P***y and Lord Of Tigers.

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Tune in on Wednesday 11th December at 7pm (Aust East Time) or listen back at your leisure via Edge Radio 99.3FM.

29/11/2024

Stoner rock’s spirit animal is definitely the goat—a headbanging, weed-munching, riff-climbing legend. Both thrive on rugged terrains: goats on cliffs, stoner rock on fuzz-drenched distortion. The goat’s "don’t care" energy and mythical ties scream rebellion, just like the genre.

Plus, let’s be honest, if stoner rock were an animal, it’d be a goat staring into space, vibing to its own cosmic jam.

This week we welcome the lads from Goat Rodeo into the studio as we launch their new single and have a chat about all things Goats.

The Lo' Sound - Vol. 61 - Goats

With music from: Goat Rodeo, Lubricated Goat, Goat Leaf, Goatsnake, Goat Monsoon, Goatschlager, Goat Major, Goat Shaman, Goat Explosion, Goat Throne, Demon Goat, Goat Metamorphisis, Slow Goat, GoatHawkBuffalo, and Goatsmoke.

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Tune in on Wednesday 4th December at 7pm (Aust East Time) or listen back at your leisure via Edge Radio 99.3FM.

23/11/2024

Beach culture and stoner rock are like catching waves and blasting riffs—effortlessly cool and totally in sync. Imagine a day of surfing, sun, and sea, followed by chilling around a bonfire with fuzz-heavy guitars echoing the rhythm of the ocean.

Both are about going with the flow, whether it’s the tide or a 10-minute guitar solo, with a side of sunburn, salty air, and possibly some questionable snacks. It’s the perfect marriage of “chill” and “turn it up!”

The Lo Sound - Vol. 60 - The Beach

With music by: Bikini Beach, Slaughterhäus Surf Cult, Dune Sea, High Tide, Pilot the Dune, Duneeater, Surf Through Death, DUNE, Cold Shell, Surfing in HELL, Bleak Shore, Ocean Towers, Bu****le Surfers, The Shell Collector, Sand'n'Roll, Doom Beach and Happy Diving.

Send us a text direct to the studio via: 0488811707 and as always, tune in Wednesday 27th November from 7pm, Live on Edge Radio 99.3FM.

18/11/2024

Ghosts and apparitions are the true unsung heroes of stoner rock and doom metal band names. Without them, we'd be stuck with boring names like "Steve’s Heavy Band." But throw in a ghostly twist, and suddenly you have “Spectral B**glord” or “Haunted Amplifier Cult.” These genres thrive on spooky, smoky atmospheres where it feels like your amp might be possessed and your drummer is communicating with the beyond. The supernatural influence makes perfect sense when you consider that half the songs sound like they were written during a haunted house visit where everyone was too relaxed to run.

The Lo' Sound - Vol. 59 - Apparitions

Including bands; Ghost, Ghostly Breeze, Spooky Eyes, Ghost Angel, Cowboys & Aliens, The Midnight Ghost Train, Potergeist, Phantom Hound, Lords of Bastard, HAUNTED, Ghost Chant, Restless Spirit, Wh**es., Ghostheart Nebula, Spook The Beast, PHANTOMS and Ghostsmoker.

As always, tune from 7pm (Aust East Time) on Wednesday 20th November. Send us a message from anywhere in the world, we'd love to hear from you. +61488811707

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09/11/2024

Motorcycles embody a sense of freedom and adventure, offering a thrilling escape from the ordinary as riders embrace the open road with the wind in their hair and the rumble of engines beneath them.

This exhilarating lifestyle is often complemented by the heavy, psychedelic rhythms of stoner rock, a genre that captures the spirit of rebellion and exploration. With its slow, gritty riffs and immersive soundscapes, stoner rock sets the perfect backdrop for the motorcycle culture, inviting riders to lose themselves in the journey as they navigate both the highways and the depths of their own thoughts.

Together, motorcycles and stoner rock create a powerful synergy, celebrating individuality and the quest for liberation.

The Lo' Sound - Vol. 58 - Motorbikes.

Featuring 2 hours of fuzzy goodness from: Fu Manchu, Moped, Fuzzrider, Love and Rockets, The Death Wheelers, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Nebula, Red Giant, DOOMRIDERS, WyndRider, Gonzalez, Dusty Chopper, Mother Iron Horse, Zeke Official, Acid King, Chainsaw Hookers, Motorik Road Trip, Gnarly Davidson & Motorhead.

Tune in LIVE on Wednesday 13th Nov via Edge Radio 99.3FM.

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02/11/2024

In the world of stoner and doom metal, goblins and trolls aren't just mythical nuisances hiding under bridges or hoarding gold—they're the spirit animals of the genre! Picture a goblin with a guitar, slow and heavy riffs rolling out as it gnashes its teeth, or a troll shaking the earth with bass lines that could knock down a fortress.

These gnarly creatures, with their love for dark, muddy caves and grungy vibes, have inspired band names that evoke the primal, earthy, and slightly mischievous nature of the music. So, when you see a band called "Swamp Troll" or "Goblin B**glord," remember: it’s not just a name, it's a nod to the mystical muses that every stoner and doom band secretly reveres.

Lo' Sound - Vol. 57 - Goblins & Trolls
Featuring music from bands: Goblin C**k, Sloppy Goblins, Goblin Dog, Troll Teeth, ORC, Orange Goblin, Chron Goblin, Goblinz, Neon Goblin, Goblin king, KING GOBLIN, Granada Goblin, Mind Goblin, TROLL, B**g Goblin and Orc bomb.

As always tune in on Edge Radio 99.3FM from 7pm Wednesday 6th November (ASET). Please send us a text via +614 88 811 707