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The Griswolds
OriginSydney, Australia
GenresAlternative dance, rock, pop, electronic
Years active2012 (2012)–present
LabelsWind-up Records
MembersChristopher Whitehall
Tim John
Daniel Duque-Perez
Lachlan West
Websitewearethegriswolds.com

The Griswolds are a four-piece indie rock band from Sydney, Australia. The band have cited influences such as Vampire Weekend, MGMT, Kanye West, Devendra Banhart, Of Montreal, and The Beach Boys.[1] The Griswolds signed with Wind-up Records in May 2013 and began recording their debut album shortly after with producer Tony Hoffer. They are named after the fictional family from the Vacation film series.[2]

Background

The Griswolds formed in February 2012.[3][4] The band's single "Heart of a Lion", reached #12 on the We Are Hunted emerging artists list.[5]

The Griswolds became a Triple J Unearthed feature artist after winning a slot on the 2012 Parklife Festival line-up alongside Passion Pit and The Presets.[6] Their Heart of a Lion EP, released in 2012, received positive reviews,[7][8][9] and helped start their touring career.[10] After success touring in their native Australia, the band made their first live appearance in New York City on May 11, 2013 at the Brooklyn Bowl.[11] The band began recording their debut album with producer Tony Hoffer in January 2014.[12]

The official music video for "Red Tuxedo" premiered on the VICE Noisey website on Valentine's Day (February 14), 2014.[13] The band's song "Beware the Dog" is the first song vocalist Chris Whitehall and lead guitarist Daniel Duque-Perez wrote together. Whitehall described it as being "about losing someone we were really close with to heavy drug use. [... It's] about that journey – the good and the bad times."[14]

In March 2015, the band confirmed that once they return to Australia, following their tour alongside Passion Pit, they were going to commence work on their second album.[12]

The first single off their sophomore album, Out of My Head, was released on August 12, 2016. High Times for Low Lives, was released on November 11, 2016.[15]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[16]		 US
Heat.
[16]		 US
Ind.
[16]
Be Impressive 197 7 33
High Times for Low Lives
  • Released: November 11, 2016
  • Label: Relativity, Wind-Up
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 - - -

Extended plays

  • 2014: Heart of a Lion[18]

Singles

Title Year Peak
chart positions		 Album
US
Rock
[16] 		US
Alt.
[16]
"Heart of a Lion" 2012 — — Heart of a Lion (EP)
"Beware The Dog" 2014 33 18 Be Impressive
"If You Wanna Stay" 2015 — 40
"Out of My Head"[19] 2016 — — High Times for Low Lives

Awards and accolades

  • "Beware the Dog" was voted #28 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2014[20]
  • "Beware the Dog" was voted #4 on the Sirius XM Alt Nation Alt 36 annual countdown [21]
  • "Beware the Dog" was nominated by Rolling Stone as Best Video Clip and Single of the year for 2014[22]
  • "Beware the Dog" Spent 4 weeks at #1 and a total of 16 weeks on the Sirius XM Alt Nation Alt 18 Countdown in 2014 [23]
  • "Beware the Dog" Was chosen as the 4th best Alternative Rock Single of 2014 by Billboard [24]
  • "If You Wanna Stay" Debuted at #18 on the Sirius XM Alt Nation Alt 18 countdown the day after the single was released on US radio climbing to #17 the following week [23]
  • Debut album "Be Impressive" Charted at #5 on the USA iTunes Charts [25]
  • "Heart of a Lion" was voted #141 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2012[26]
  • "Heart of a Lion" charted at #12 on the We Are Hunted Emerging Artists chart[27]
  • "Mississippi" charted at #8 on US college radio's (CMJ) indie chart[28]
  • Featured on festival line-ups across the globe[29]

References

  1. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20130509163807/http://www.myamn.com.au/index.php/en/artists/item/702-the-griswolds. Archived from the original on May 9, 2013. Retrieved February 4, 2016. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ http://blog.wearethegriswolds.com
  3. ^ [1][dead link‍]
  4. ^ "The Griswolds | whatisthehaps | Life enthusiasts talk travel, music, art & culture". whatisthehaps. 2012-06-11. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  5. ^ "Signs The Griswolds". Wind-up Records. 2013-05-02. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  6. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20131212193659/http://www.tonedeaf.com.au/features/qanda/209296/griswolds.htm. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved February 4, 2016. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "REVIEW: The Griswolds 'Heart of a Lion' EP". Purple Sneakers. 2012-10-14. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  8. ^ "Hipsters, meet your new faMvourite band – The Griswolds « A Thousand Guitars". Athousandguitars.com. 2013-12-25. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  9. ^ "The Griswolds – Heart Of A Lion EP - The GROUND Magazine". Thegroundmag.com. 2012-10-05. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  10. ^ "The Griswolds Announce Heart Of a Lion Tour | Beat Magazine". Beat.com.au. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  11. ^ "The Griswolds Hurl a Strike at Brooklyn Bowl". Review Fix. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  12. ^ a b "Interview: The Griswolds – "Tony Hoffer Pushed Us To Our Absolute Creative Limits"". Inveterate. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
  13. ^ "Play The Griswolds' Video for "Red Tuxedo" on Your Valentine's Date Tonight | NOISEY". Noisey.vice.com. 2014-02-14. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  14. ^ Law, Tarynn (2014-05-13). "The Griswolds - 'Beware the Dog' | New Music | The 405". Thefourohfive.com. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  15. ^ [2]
  16. ^ a b c d e "The Griswolds Awards at AllMusic". AllMusic.com. AllMusic. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  17. ^ ""Be Impressive" by The Griswolds at Discogs.com". Discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  18. ^ "Heart of a Lion (EP) by The Griswolds at MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org. MusicBrainz. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  19. ^ The Griswolds get 'Out of My Head' with new single premiere
  20. ^ "1-100 List | Hottest 100 2014 | triple j". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  21. ^ "Top 36 of 2014 - The Unofficial Alt-18". Theunofficialalt18countdownplaylists.com. 2014-12-27. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  22. ^ "Rolling Stone Australia — Nominees Announced For The 6th Annual Rolling Stone Awards". Rollingstoneaus.com. 2015-01-28. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  23. ^ a b "The Unofficial Alt-18 - The Unofficial Alt-18". Theunofficialalt18countdownplaylists.com. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  24. ^ "Year in Music 2014: The 10 Best Rock & Alternative Singles From Sleater-Kinney, Grimes & More". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  25. ^ "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  26. ^ "200-101 | Hottest 100 - 2012 | triple j". Abc.net.au. 2013-01-26. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  27. ^ "Lime Cordiale & The Griswolds at The Lair at Metro Theatre (Sydney) on 15 Sep 2012 –". Last.fm. 2013-11-26. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  28. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20140310001850/http://homebake.com.au/2012/projects/the-griswolds/. Archived from the original on March 10, 2014. Retrieved February 4, 2016. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  29. ^ "The Griswolds". Chuggentertainment.com. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
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