Emerging from the rich Austin, Texas heavy rock scene, High Desert Queen are a one of a kind heavy rock force. Helping brand "Texas Desert Rock," the band draws from an eclectic backdrop of influences ranging from Kyuss and Alice In Chains to Queens of the Stone Age by way of Tom Waits and The Allman Brothers Band. This has led to a sound that takes listeners on a journey across the open road, from the badlands of Big Bend all the way to Joshua Tree. Having started with the goal of writing the type of music they wanted to hear, High Desert Queen have become the sound of "Texas Desert Rock" on the rise.

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.

Chicago’s Shadow of Jupiter is a Stoner Rock/Heavy Psych band with heavy riffs and soulful vocals. Their debut album, Porta Coeli, landed high on the Doom Charts the month of its release and placed respectfully on the year-end Doom Charts Top 100 at the end of 2023. These accolades garnered them worldwide attention and incredible performance opportunities within the Windy City and around the USA. In 2024, Shadow of Jupiter were chosen among the greatest Stoner/Heavy Underground bands in the world to play Ripplefest Texas in Austin, TX. For 2025, a busy schedule has them playing more Chicago shows, and they are excited to have been invited to play Rhune Mountain Fest in Ontario, Canada and Grand Rapids Doom Fest in Grand Rapids, MI. 

Erosions :: Fuzzy and scuzzy. :: Musick. From the Midwest.