stoner
what it is
Stoner rock and stoner metal are interchangeable terms describing sub-genres of rock and metal music. Stoner rock is typically slow-to-mid tempo, low-tuned, and bass-heavy. It combines elements of psychedelic rock, blues-rock and doom metal, often with melodic vocals and 'retro' production.
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level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is stoner?
Stoner rock and stoner metal are interchangeable terms describing sub-genres of rock and metal music. Stoner rock is typically slow-to-mid tempo, low-tuned, and bass-heavy. It combines elements of psychedelic rock, blues-rock and doom metal, often with melodic vocals and 'retro' production.
What are good stoner albums to start with?
Try Advaitic Songs by Om, Welcome to Sky Valley by Kyuss, Gravity X by Truckfighters, and Red Fang by Red Fang.
Who are some women making stoner?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/stoner/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making stoner, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20