Bio
Hot Grandpa is the band and musical moniker of Manhattan-based artist Daniel Babin. The name is a mission statement. To synthesize and merge that which cannot be combined. To distill the most innovative textures, harmony, and structure from the modern musical landscape into something pure, organic, and heartfelt.
April will mark the release of their first studio album, Hot Grandpa. The work was born of beautiful, warm, summer evenings on a Brooklyn rooftop with co-writer and creative Kevin Bowen. The musical and emotional foundation created by Kevin and Daniel is imbued with energy through virtuosic violin performances by Kevin Schwarzwald. The album would not be the same without incredible voice work and thoughtful creative input from Theresa Sawi and Julia Biedry.
With a wide range of influences from the sensitive, soulful sounds of Jacob Collier, Punch Brothers, and Bon Iver, to the hard-hitting rhythms of the Death Grips, Hiatus Kaiyote, and Incubus, Hot Grandpa is well-poised to innovate acoustic music as a genre.
“This album traverses a huge sonic landscape”
- Jessica Thompson,
Grammy Nominated Sound Engineer
“Vivid, detailed style, underpinned with real passion”
-Various Small Flames
Click to sample the diverse sounds from Hot Grandpa’s upcoming release.
The Heatwave Sessions
It was sweltering July day in a sunny, air conditioning-less Harlem apartment. Through their sweat and tears Hot Grandpa channeled this heat into an incredible live performance. Follow them on their journey through foreign lands, through storms, and across the dance floor
Upcoming events
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Single Release: To the Right
02.22Hot Grandpa releases their first single from their upcoming self titled album on streaming platforms everywhere.
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Single Release: Watermelon Marshmallow Pizza
03.15
Hot Grandpa releases its second single. Get ready for a wild ride.
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Album Release: Hot Grandpa
04.05
Hot Grandpa releases on streaming platforms everywhere. Stay tuned for announcements regarding an album release party!