High Desert Queen // Gran Moreno // TBD

High Desert Queen

AFTER RELEASING THEIR DEBUT ALBUM “SECRETS OF THE BLACK MOON” ON RIPPLE MUSIC IN 2021 TO RAVE REVIEWS, HIGH DESERT QUEEN HAS BEEN DOING MORE THAN TURNING HEADS; THEY ARE MAKING THEM MOVE.

 

THEIR MOST RECENT RECORD, “PALM READER,” RELEASED BY MAGNETIC EYE RECORDS, DEBUTED AT #2 ON THE PRESTIGIOUS DOOM CHARTS, AND FINISHED ON MANY “ALBUM OF THE YEAR” LISTS FOR 2024.

HAILING FROM TEXAS, THESE ROCKERS BRING THE “TEXAS HEAT” TO WHEREVER THEY PLAY. THESE ROAD WARRIORS HAVE TOURED WITH THE LIKES OF DOZER, GREENLEAF, SASQUATCH, FATSO JETSON, MOTHERSHIP, AND HAVE ALSO HEADLINED SEVERAL TOURS IN THE US, UK, AND EUROPE. KEEP YOUR EAR TO THE ROAD,

YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SEE THIS BAND LIVE.

Gran Moreno

Desert-born psychedelia with a pulse of its own. Gran Moreno emerges as one of the most captivating voices in the new wave of psychedelic rock. With a sound rooted in analog warmth and expansive textures, the Austin-based band crafts songs that feel like sonic mirages—equal parts groove, grit, and atmosphere. Their music lives at the intersection of distortion and introspection, where hypnotic riffs, heavy rhythms, and emotionally charged melodies build immersive landscapes that demand to be felt as much as heard. At the core of Gran Moreno is a deep commitment to storytelling through sound. Their upcoming album is a conceptual two-part release: Side A: El Sol and Side B: La Luna. Each side represents a different emotional plane—El Sol radiates urgency, energy, and clarity, while La Luna leans into shadow, mystery, and reflection. The first release, El Sol, captures the band at full intensity, delivering a vivid, unfiltered introduction to their evolving identity. On stage, Gran Moreno transforms their sound into a full-body experience. Their live shows blend sonic power with visual depth, pulling audiences into a shared trance that feels both personal and communal. As they continue to shape their universe with bold creativity and a fierce independent spirit, Gran Moreno isn’t just making music— they’re building a world of their own.