Analog Dog (@analogdogband) is a band based in San Francisco, California. Not too long ago, they released an energetic nu-disco single, “Best of Me,” the first track from their upcoming sophomore LP “It’s Not The Money That We’ll Remember,” via Digital Cat Records.
Analog Dog – “Best of Me” Single
On the surface, “Best of Me” is a highly energetic, upbeat, and infectious pop song with a huge hook, that dances with some classic romantic and fun elements. Upon a deeper look, one can uncover the world of loss and friction that served as the true inspiration for lead singer Austin Waz’s creation of the tune.
“I was moving out of an apartment in San Francisco, where I had currently lived with my partner of 10 years. Our relationship was ending in an incredibly painful way, and my best friend from college (featured vocalist on the track, Sanjay John) came up for a weekend to give me some support. In my despair, we took a few psychedelic mushrooms together and spent an afternoon in the studio. At the time, we were reveling in the recent attention and connection we had made with UK funk stars Franc Moody and wanted to write another song that brought us closer to the Nu-Disco universe.
Sanjay had played me this little four-chord loop during that trip, and we became incredibly inspired by the feel. I remember going back to the apartment to move the last of my things out the next day and sitting at the piano in true despair, but that four-chord loop came back to me and gave me so much hope. I reflected on all of the bridges I had burnt, all the superficial things I had gotten lost in, and the kind of ‘you drive me crazy’ love that I was hoping to curate in my new life. I remember contemplating my whole existence, and the Carl Jung quote ‘Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate’ ringing in my head. I used this song as an opportunity to make my unconscious conscious, and I wrote all of the melodies and lyrics for the song sitting at that piano right before I moved out and ended an entire chapter of my life.”
In true Analog Dog fashion, “Best of Me” balances unrivaled joy and optimism with intense despair and longing. Combining fun and pop-friendly elements with existential reflections and anti-materialistic sentiments, the band has created a song that is equal parts radio-friendly and soul-awakening. Listeners can expect plenty more where that came from on this upcoming LP.
Analog Dog
Hailing from all corners of the country, Analog Dog came together in and around the hallowed musical breeding grounds of Golden Gate Park, with the intent to carry on the spirit of the legendary musical city. With each member drawing on diverse inspirations and musical backgrounds, from self-taught to classically trained, they unite over a common love for genre-bending composition and improvisation.
Honoring the vibrations of the psychedelic revolution of the 1960s, digging into the disco grooves from the dance revolution of the 1970s, and simultaneously embracing modern indie pop soundscapes, Analog Dog is its own thing.
The release of their multi-genre debut LP “Color TV” was a landmark success for the band, and they have continued to grow their audience steadily ever since. Recent performances include opening for The Script at the famed Fox Theater in Oakland, a two-week tour to Mexico City, summer tour dates throughout the western U.S., and having thrown their own festivals for thousands of music fans in Golden Gate Park and Jerry Garcia Amphitheater over the two last years, the band has willed their way into the hearts of Bay Area and international audiences alike. As they set their sights on the next step in their career, Analog Dog is committed to creating a vibration that reminds every audience of the magic that exists within all of us.
Analog Dog – “Best of Me” Single
We recommend adding Analog Dog’s “Best of Me” single to your favorite nu-disco playlist. We would love to hear your thoughts! Please comment below and let us know how this song makes you feel. Remember, your feedback helps us bring you more of the music you love to discover. As always, thanks for reading another great article on Bong Mines Entertainment. We’re your go-to source for new music and positive entertainment news. Remember, (P)ositive (E)nergy (A)lways (C)reates (E)levation—P.E.A.C.E.
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