EP313 Planet Desert Rock Weekend VI Preview, Lineup & Scene Talk w/ John Gist

Tom sits down with John Gist to preview Planet Desert Rock Weekend VI, happening January 29th–February 1st in Las Vegas.John breaks down how the festival lineup comes together, the importance of diversity in heavy music, and why Planet Desert Rock focuses on community, fairness, and artistic integrity over trends. The conversation covers standout bands on the bill, the Ripple Showcase, the realities of rock promotion in the U.S., and the challenge of bringing younger audiences into the scene.They also dive into genre evolution — from hair metal to grunge to modern stoner and desert rock — and why live music remains the most powerful way to sustain underground scenes. This episode is essential listening for fans of stoner rock, heavy psych, doom, and independent festivals.#PlanetDesertRock #StonerRock #HeavyPsych #UndergroundRock #MusicFestival #RippleMusicPlanet Desert Rock interview, John Gist podcast, stoner rock festival, desert rock weekend, underground rock festivals, heavy psych podcast, Ripple Music bands, Las Vegas rock scene