Creator and lead vocalist, Odario Williams, describes the Grand Analog sound as “a beautiful mess of Rap'n'Roll,Dub & Soul”. Band members include bassist Warren Bray, keyboardist AlisterJohnson, drummer TJ Garcia and DJ Ofield Williams. Grand Analog’s latest offering, Modern Thunder, was produced collectively with each band member bringing unique flavour and raw talent to the soundscape. Modern Thunder keeps GA’s amalgamated genre traditions alive by fine-tuning what is now the Grand Analog sound. Modern Thunder is Hip-Hop’s new folklore; skillfully and subtly blending anything from Afro-Beat to Rock (and even a little sunshine itself) into the mix. Odario and DJ Ofield blame their father, a reggae DJ from the 80s, for cursing them with the love of music, bass & trouble. Grand Analog stays true to their name by using vintage analog gear during the creation of their infectious groove. GA's live show adds soul to the bloodline as well, mixing infrequent stage jams and off the wall tactics. Ironically, the music of Modern Thunder dwells on everything classic. The album opener, Lion Head, fuses early Afro-Beat rhythms on hard hitting Hip-Hop drums while the Electro-Hop sounds of Heart the Lonely Hunter lends a Joni Mitchell type vocal to the chorus. The bumpin’ Wild Animal Print hints classic House while Guys & Girls has the Funk (and nothing but the Funk). These tracks, and more, solidify Modern Thunder as a cohesive package.