Analog Son is the Passion Project that Keeps on Giving

[dropcap class=”kp-dropcap”]S[/dropcap]ometimes the collective energy of loving music can be enough to sustain a musical project, more so than a steady lineup or an adherence to the traditional rules that apply to being in a band. Analog Sun is more of a passion project and a collaboration rather than a band in the strictest sense, and the raw passion and excitability that drives their musical momentum shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon.

“Josh [Fairman], the bassist, and I had been meaning to record a funk record for a while,” states Jordan Linit, the group’s founder, alongside Fairman, regarding how Analog Son got started. “We scheduled a studio day, wrote a few songs, and decided we would pursue this as a serious project after that first recording session. We play around Colorado and have a core group of people we perform with. Our records have 20 to 30 people on them from well-known national bands, and we incorporate people as we travel around.”

This unconventional approach to writing and recording has been so successful that the group just put out as second record, Stomp and Shout, and are currently working on a third to be released in spring. They also sold out their album release show at The Bluebird Theater, and are selling records and getting booked across the state. The guys are especially happy when up on stage playing in front of a live audience, and feel that catching a show is truly the best way to get a sense of their sound.

“We really thrive off of live shows, even though we are really proud of our studio albums,” Linit told us. “We thrive on making performances of each song really new and different each time. Even if you‘ve come to see us once, each time has a different flavor to it, so come out and see it. At our live shows, we just want everybody’s booty shaking, and to see that everyone’s having a good time.”

They also see a strong link between the success of the thriving music scene in Denver and the growing positive influence of the legal cannabis industry. “We’ve got all sort of friends who worked in different aspects of the industry, and we’ve played some cannabis events,” Linit said. “What I will say is that I think the cannabis industry is really tied in with the music industry. People who are doing well in the cannabis industry tend to really like live music, and I think it is great how they will help support events, and bands.

Linit feels that cannabis can be a healthy alternative to overconsumption of alcohol when out partying and having fun, and that it has had a strong positive effect on the local economy. “I think it would be great if people were smoking a joint instead of drinking a bunch of booze all the time,” he admitted. “And on the economic side, I think it has brought a lot of jobs to the state. For that we are all really grateful. Cannabis can also lead to some nice creative moments. It is pretty nice that you can find some of the best stuff in the country right here.”

Catch Analog Sun around Colorado and in Denver this year, and look out for their new album releasing this spring. Each performance and recording is bound to bring some new surprise performers.