Named one of the Top 10 "Best Local 303 Acts of 2023" by Indie 102.3, Sour Magic is a five-piece band from Denver, CO, known for their unique blend of indie and psychedelic rock and energetic live performances. 

Formed in 2021 and comprised of musicians from different cities, their diverse perspectives come together to tap into the supernatural to create infectious grooves that transport listeners to far-flung locations. 

In 2023, Sour Magic released their debut album, “Forbidden Fruit”, including their three singles "Indigo", "Means to an End", and "High Tide" which had previously gained traction in both the Denver music scene and on streaming services. The band has since become a staple at popular local venues and music festivals across the state and has been featured on numerous Colorado radio stations and magazines.

Sour Magic is Eliseo Salinas, Mauro Hernandez, Jonny Nasi, Drew Morse and Jay Waldrop.

Fresh off iconic performances at Meow Wolf and the 2024 Underground Music Showcase, SOUR MAGIC returns with "Compound Vision," a dreamy yet driven psychedelic ballad. The song delves into the introspective and allegorical journey of a young larval bee chosen by The Hive to become the new Queen. Flooded with trepidation and overwhelmed by self-doubt, she questions her worthiness of the distinction and responsibility. Ultimately, she succumbs to the call and undergoes a mystical transformation into a higher consciousness, blooming into a Queen.

"Compound Vision" originated from a drum and bass rhythm crafted by drummer Jay Waldrop, aiming to "perfectly pair psychedelic and indie influences." From there, it evolved into an epic exploration of the psyche of a newly crowned Queen Bee whose eyes have just opened to a blinding new reality. The track features a driving drum and bass groove, dreamy synthesizers, deep layers of wet guitar, soaring vocals, and a dripping guitar solo from lead vocalist Eliseo. Drawing influences from contemporary psychedelic rock staples like Tame Impala to legends like Pink Floyd, this single carries listeners away on waves—sometimes serene, sometimes turbulent—into a vivid new reality.

The song was recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered by Taylor Hahn, lead recording engineer of Hahn Audio, who brings his years of experience and expertise to Sour Magic's upcoming album. "The obsession with creating a unique sound and experimentation all came together. That take that feels just right, like completing a melody that isn't even there, crossing into a realm beyond language," says Jonny Nasi.