July 26, 2019
Grand Analog Music
Toronto-based self-professed beat junkies Grand Analog have announced their new EP Donna Summer via Grand Analog Music. Donna Summer is a surefire, summer soundtrack thick with driving drums, sparkly synth and a funky bassline. Says lead vox/MC Odario Williams of the EP, "Donna Summer captures the flirty, sticky, magical vibe of the first days of summer. The dawn of summer. It's the soundtrack to longer evenings that lead us into longer nights. Recorded in Toronto, and composed strictly for car stereos & open windows. I suggest you play it loud. Be the don of summer." Odario leads a smooth depiction of sudden love during his favorite season with GA's latest groove-laden EP. Produced by Alister Johnson - who masterfully blends Hip-Hop, 90s House and a splash of 80s Groove to create an infectious sonic concoction - title track "Donna Summer" finds guest vocalist Maiko Watson a sultry and chic addition on vox, adapting a classic disco approach to her delivery. Producer Matt Fudge joins the band to co-produce sunkissed b-side, "Sugar Baby", featuring ultra smooth guest vocals from Steven Mulcare. Grand Analog are masters at subtly blending classic pop aesthetics (80s punk funk drums, Bob Marley inspired guitars and a disco flavored bassline) as evinced after one spin. Rounding out the EP is a killer Muneshine Remix, whose hazy production has become his signature sound, along with an instrumental of the title track.