The American Analog Set formed in Fort Worth, TX sometime in 1995 and gained its footing through the nineties and early aughts in Austin, TX. From their humble beginnings recording their mellow rock albums in living rooms and home studios, The American Analog Set went on to release 7 full length albums, a multitude of highly-sought-after 7″s and EPs, and toured the world – from house shows and clubs to headlining tours and festivals- while gathering a loyal global fanbase. Though the band went on hiatus after the release and tour in support of Set Free in 2005, they never truly went away as their music continued to make their way onto playlists while fans patiently waited and hoped for more.

In the meantime, the band’s founder/frontman Andrew Kenny formed The Wooden Birds, released work as a solo artist, was a touring member of the Juno Award winning Canadian band Broken Social Scene, and Texas-based group Ola Podrida. Kenny also wrote and performed the original score for Alex R. Johnson’s critically acclaimed feature film Two Step which made its world premiere at SXSW Film Festival. 

In 2023, The American Analog Set released For Forever, their first album in 18 years, and it found its way onto the airways and playlists and into the waiting hands of fans and the vinyl sold out within days. Next came New Drifters, a 5xLP boxset of the band’s first 3 albums -The Fun Of Watching Fireworks, From Our Living Room To Yours, The Golden Band- via Numero Group. Pitchfork named New Drifters in their “Best Reissues and Box Sets of 2024”. The band will see a second boxset with the reissue of their Tiger Style-era releases -Know By Heart, Promise of Love, Set Free- via Numero Group.

Reinvigorated by the release of their 7th full length, For Forever, the Numero Group’s release of the New Drifters boxset and forthcoming Tiger Style reissues boxset, the band decided it was high time to get back on stage once again. In fall 2024, The American Analog Set announced first proper shows in nearly 20 years with a very special show called “Magic Hour” performing songs from their first six albums in the same city where the band hit their stride all those years ago. The shows sold out within 24 hours leaving no doubt that the band’s long-awaited return to the stage was just what fans had been waiting for.

“Magic Hour” is an intimate, immersive live show featuring The American Analog Set performing a 90 minute set of thoughtfully selected songs from their first six albums -The Fun Of Watching Fireworks, From Our Living Room To Yours, The Golden Band, Know By Heart, Promise Of Love, Set Free. From fan favorites to band favorites, The American Analog Set play from their storied back catalog and remind us all why, after 25+ years as a band with multiple album releases and world tours, they remain the go-to bedroom-pop band from deep in the heart of Texas. 

Of Magic Hour, frontman Andrew Kenny says, “After making music together for years, there are many faces on our Mt. Rushmore and many songs in The American Analog Set history. These are the ones you’re thinking of, this is the lineup that brought you Know By Heart and Promise Of Love and these are the songs that made The AmAnSet. Let’s walk it back to 1996-2005 together as the sun sets, the heat settles and the nostalgic heart aches for home at the Magic Hour.”

Through the years, American Analog Set not only gained and maintained a very loyal following of fans around the world, but also the respect and fandom of their fellow musicians and recording enthusiasts. Of The American Analog Set, Ben Gibbard has said, “Death Cab would not be where we are today without the influence of this great Austin band.” And Mark Hoppus of blink-182 said, “Know By Heart is one of the best albums from the greatest band that never got the light it deserved.”

The American Analog Set perform “Magic Hour” features songs from:
The Fun Of Watching Fireworks (1996)
From Our Living Room To Yours (1997)
The Golden Band (1999)
Know By Heart (2001)
Promise Of Love (2003)
Set Free (2005)