Danny Gordon

Danny's love affair with music started around the time he could walk. He spent countless hours in front of the record player going through his parents collection and experimented with playing violin, piano, and guitar before finding his voice on the bass in his teens. Danny began playing in local bands in Los Angeles while studying music, eventually landing at Berklee College of Music in 1998. Following his graduation in 2001 Danny returned home and continued his career as a recording and touring bassist, most notably working with former STP singer Scott Weiland. Danny continues to stay active in the local scene and is a devoted father teaching his children about the music he loves.

Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath

29 December 2020

“Black Sabbath” is the song that kicks off Black Sabbath’s debut album and ushered in the heavy metal movement. Who knows where music would be without this song, good thing we never need to find out.

We Will Burn – Monolord

22 December 2020

What stands out about this one is the riff and groove that closes out the last two minutes, just plodding and pulsing in stoner glory. When I talk to someone about heavy, this is what I’m talking about.

But Not Tonight – Scott Weiland

15 December 2020

Eleven days ago was the five year anniversary of Scott Weiland’s death and I’ve been contemplating adding some of his solo work to the playlist for some time.

Love Is To Die – Warpaint

7 December 2020

This week I want to feature a current band that is new to me and I’m super into. Warpaint is a Los Angeles based quartet of super talented women and I am loving exploring their music and learning more about them.


Nantucket Sleighride (To Owen Coffin) – Mountain

30 November 2020

It’s an odyssey of sorts starting off with a mellow groove and builds to their signature hard rock stomp that just begs to be cranked to eleven.

Black The Sky – King’s X

25 November 2020

I was late to the table but King’s X has become a huge favorite and influence on me as a musician in the last few years. No one sounds like them or is able mesh heaviness, groove, soul, and Beatles-esque harmonies in such a seamless way.


Alfahonan (Shooting Blanks) – Gaupa

16 November 2020

The music is hard and riff laden and lead singer Emma matches them with her powerful and dynamic vocals. I also really dig how the bassist utilizes fuzz on some of the meatier sections to add to the heaviness.

Offline P.K. – Pinback

11 November 2020

The band melds every instrument and vocal together with precision and both power and delicacy with their unique sound and counterpoint. I dare you not to finish to whole album after hearing this track.

Battle-axe – Deftones

3 November 2020

I love the groove and heaviness of this song and somehow a sort of sad sweetness as well. You know when a song just hits that spot? Well this one does for me.

Innocent – Goatsnake

27 October 2020

Goatsnake is one of my favorite stoner metal bands and their first record is classic in my eyes. It’s big, loud, and super heavy yet soulful and groovy. Every song is amazing so it was hard to pick just one.

Growing Up Boys – Wand

20 October 2020

“Growing Up Boys” is kind of a psychedelic spacey ballad and perfect for a chill mood. If you’re into music that sounds like a modern day spaced out synthy British invasion thing then check Wand out. You won’t be sorry.

On Fire- Van Halen

12 October 2020

The first Van Halen album was a game changer for me. “On Fire” has always been one of my favorite VH songs and hearing it again made it a must for the playlist. It’s classic VH and has everything that makes them great.