Maxim Ludwig slows things down with his latest Libra-Scorpio Cusp single, "Should've Been Home by Now," a ballad with more than romance running through its system. 

Of the smooth jam, Maxim told American Songwriter:

"It's about going on a bender with someone and an ode to drunken connection. It's about the pacts you slurringly make during the transient moments where the drama is heightened because of the alcohol and drugs. It's about how you try so hard not to look at yourself that you end up attracting the people that are most like you, so you can stare at them. It's like a love song directed by John Cassavetes."

Maxim's Libra-Scorpio Cusp is available for pre-order now on on vinyl or digitally ahead of it's June 2 release. Los Angelenos — Maxim and his big ol' band will celebrate the release of at the Bootleg Theater on Friday, June 8. Get your tickets now at just $5 or $20 with an album purchase.