Gran Moreno to Release El Sol Jan. 17; “Hikuri” Posted
I haven’t sat with the full Gran Moreno album, but January 2026 is far enough away in my head that it’s deep within an unknowable future, rather than three months out and we’re at the start of a reasonably standard prerelease promotional push, and I dig everything I’ve caught thus far from it. To wit, the new single is “Hikuri,” which is listed as the closer on the band’s Bandcamp (in the tracklisting below from the PR wire it has “California Blues” after; may be a difference between versions or pressings, I don’t know), and goes about two minutes before it really hits into its heavier turn to mark it out in the late-album place it occupies. Killer.
On the player, you’ll also find “Huracán” and the driving “La Mentira,” and each one offers something distinct from the others while keeping threads of tone and melody going between them. These guys played Ripplefest Texas 2025 last month, and would’ve been one more reason to go if you did. Seems unlikely given what I’ve heard thus far that it’ll be their last.
From the PR wire:
Gran Moreno share “Hikuri” single from forthcoming El Sol album
Austin heavy psych duo’s debut studio album out January 17th
Streaming: https://album.link/GranMoreno-Hikuri
Austin duo Gran Moreno announce their forthcoming debut studio album El Sol today, sharing a new single “Hikuri” on all streaming platforms. “Hikuri” is now available to hear and share on all DSPs HERE: https://album.link/GranMoreno-Hikuri
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.
El Sol will be available on LP and download on January 17th, 2026. Pre-orders are available HERE: https://granmoreno.bandcamp.com/album/el-sol
Artist: Gran Moreno
Album: El Sol
Label: Self-released
Release Date: January 17, 2026
01. Las Montañas
02. Aztlan
03. Huracan
04. Temple of Fire
05. La Mentira
06. Oaxaca – Please Don’t Cry
07. Hikuri
08. California Blues
Produced by Gran Moreno and Ray García
Drums recorded at Electric Deluxe by Will Grantham
Recording Assistant: Ray García
All other instruments and vocals recorded at Exit Disco Studio by Ray García, performed by Gran Moreno
Except:
• Pedal Steel on “Huracán” by Akin Francis
• Backing Vocals on “Huracán” by Sofía Isabel Flores aka (SoDés)
• Piano on “La Mentira” by Will T. Patterson
• Saxophone on “OAXACA” by Juan Pantoja “El Pollo”
• Trumpet on “OAXACA” by Emmanuel “Chobby”
• Percussion on “OAXACA” by Elias Ramírez
Mixed and mastered by Seiji Rafael Hino at SL Studio
granmoreno.bandcamp.com
instagram.com/granmorenomusic
