Desert'Smoke 'Karakum'

Named after the black sands of the Turkmenistan desert, Desert'Smoke's 'Karakum' is a hypnotic instrumental journey that channels the vast, fiery energy of the Darvaz gas crater—burning since 1971—into sound. With no vocals to anchor the listener, the album thrives on atmosphere and momentum, guiding the mind through sprawling sonic dunes and volcanic textures shaped by distortion, groove, and ambient haze.

Fusing stoner rock weight with the transcendental sprawl of psychedelic and progressive jams, Desert'Smoke crafts a vivid and immersive soundscape that is both meditative and explosive. Guitarists André Pedroso Rocha and João Romão trade cosmic licks, while João Nogueira (bass) and Cláudio "Pidgeon" Aurélio (drums) lock in a rhythmic pulse that feels both elemental and ritualistic. 'Karakum' is more than an album—it’s a desert ritual lit by endless fire.