Grizfolk
Grizfolk | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sweden America |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Virgin |
| Members | Adam Roth Sebastian Fritze Fredrik Eriksson Brendan James Bill Delia |
Grizfolk is a five piece alternative rock band consisting of Adam Roth (lead vocals, guitar), Sebastian Fritze (synthesizer, backing vocals), Fredrik Eriksson (guitar), Brendan James (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Bill Delia (drums).[1] Based in Los Angeles with roots in Sweden, Grizfolk released their debut EP, From The Spark, in February 2014.[2] Their debut full-length studio album, Waking Up The Giants, was released January 8th, 2016.[3]
History
Formation
Grizfolk formed in Los Angeles when Swedish producers Fredrik Eriksson and Sebastian Fritze met singer-songwriter Adam Roth in 2012, who were joined by Brendan Willing James and Bill Delia later that year. Initially, the group was called Griz Adams, but they quickly changed their name to Grizfolk after their demo for the song "The Struggle" went viral on the internet, "something that better reflected what's supported us", Fritze explains.[4]
Early career
In October 2013, Grizfolk performed an in-studio performance for KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic. The Santa Monica based station also championed Grizfolk as an "Artist You Should Know". [5] The next day, they performed at KCRW's annual Masquerade Ball alongside Glasser, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Dave Sitek and more.[2] In early 2014, their song "Way Back When" was featured on the soundtrack of the comic science fiction movie Mr. Peabody & Sherman.[6]
From The Spark EP
Signed to Virgin Records in the fall of 2013, Grizfolk released their debut EP, From The Spark, in February 2014, including their single "The Struggle". It was followed by the band's first modern rock single, "Hymnals". Remix veteran RAC also released his version of "Hymnals", which rose to #1 on The Hype Machine.[7] Other From The Spark remixes were released by Saint Pepsi, Tyde and Dawn Golden.
Media Appearances
The group has done live performances on Late Night with David Letterman, Conan O´Brien, newspapers and a number of radio shows.
New releases
"In My Arms", June 2017 (Spotify, iTune)
Discography
Studio albums
Waking Up The Giants (January 2016)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Into The Barrens" | 3:16 |
| 2. | "Troublemaker" | 3:29 |
| 3. | "Hymnals" | 3:14 |
| 4. | "The Struggle" | 3:33 |
| 5. | "Bob Marley" | 3:36 |
| 6. | "Waking Up The Giants" | 3:54 |
| 7. | "Waiting For You" | 3:57 |
| 8. | "Vagabonds" | 3:19 |
| 9. | "Bounty On My Head" | 3:36 |
| 10. | "Cosmic Angel" | 3:22 |
| 11. | "Bohemian Bird" | 3:42 |
| 12. | "Wide Awake" | 3:14 |
EPs
Indian Summer sampler (July 2013)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Struggle" | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Vagabonds" (ft. Nikola Bedingfield) | 3:19 |
| 3. | "Hymnals" | 3:05 |
From The Spark (2014)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hymnals" | 3:15 |
| 2. | "The Struggle" | 3:33 |
| 3. | "Vagabonds" | 3:18 |
| 4. | "Waiting For You" | 3:58 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hymnals" (Reworked version) | 3:15 |
| 2. | "The Struggle" | 3:33 |
| 3. | "Vagabonds" | 3:18 |
| 4. | "Waiting For You" | 3:58 |
| 5. | "Cosmic Angel" (Live from Capitol Studios) | 4:16 |
From The Road (December 2014)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Waiting For You" | 4:05 |
| 2. | "Cosmic Angel" | 3:19 |
| 3. | "Bounty On My Head" | 3:47 |
| 4. | "Hymnals" | 4:05 |
Singles
- "The Struggle" (October 2012)[8]
- "The Struggle" (December 2013)
- "Hymnals" (2014)
- "Way Back When" (2:47) (from Mr. Peabody & Sherman) (2014)
- "Troublemaker" (3:29) / "Wide Awake" (from Waking Up The Giants) (2015) [#33 Alternative Songs]
- "Endless Summer" (2018)
Remixes
- "Hymnals" (RAC Mix)
- "Hymnals" (Saint Pepsi Remix)
- "The Struggle" (RAC Mix)
- "The Struggle" (Dawn Golden Remix)
- "Vagabonds" (Tyde Remix)
Touring
Grizfolk supported label mates Bastille on their European and U.S. tours in Spring and Fall of 2014 respectively, including two sold out shows at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.[9] Grizfolk has also toured with several other artists on the alternative circuit, including Haim and Wild Cub.
In early 2015, it was announced that the band would perform at the Boston Calling Music Festival in May 2015; a few weeks following the initial announcement the act withdrew from the festival. [10]
The Black Bear Tour (August 2013)
| The Black Bear Tour (August 2013) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| 21 August 2013 | San Diego, CA | United States of America | The Casbah | Supporting Andrew Belle |
| 22 August 2013 | Los Angeles, CA | Bootleg Theater | ||
| 24 August 2013 | San Francisco, CA | Brick & Mortar Music Hall | ||
| 25 August 2013 | Sacramento, CA | Harlow's | ||
| 27 August 2013 | Portland, OR | Mississippi Studios | ||
| 28 August 2013 | Seattle, WA | The Tractor Tavern | ||
Smoke And Mirrors Tour (November 2013)
| Smoke And Mirrors Tour (November 2013) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| 15 November 2013 | Solana Beach, CA | United States of America | The Belly Up Tavern | Supporting Brett Dennen |
| 16 November 2013 | Los Angeles, CA | Troubadour | ||
| 17 November 2013 | Santa Cruz, CA | Rio Theater | ||
| 18 November 2013 | San Francisco, CA | The Independent | ||
| 20 November 2013 | Boise, ID | Egyptian Theater | ||
| 21 November 2013 | Bend, OR | Domino Room | ||
| 22 November 2013 | Portland, OR | Aladdin Theater | ||
| 23 November 2013 | Seattle, WA | Triple Door | ||
The Good, The Bad Blood And The Ugly Tour (December 2013 - January 2014)
| The Good, The Bad Blood And The Ugly Tour (December 2013 - January 2014) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| 1 December 2013 | Broomfield, CO | United States of America | 1st Bank Center | Supporting Bastille |
| 2 December 2013 | Salt Lake City, UT | The Complex | ||
| 7 December 2013 | Oakland, CA | Oracle Arena | ||
| 8 December 2013 | Los Angeles, CA | Shrine Auditorium | ||
| 9 December 2013 | Portland, OR | Crystal Ballroom | ||
| 11 December 2013 | Omaha, NE | Sokol Auditorium | ||
| 12 December 2013 | Milwaukee, WI | Eagles Ballroom | ||
| 13 December 2013 | St. Louis, MO | The Pageant | ||
| 14 December 2013 | Kansas City, MO | Arvest Bank Theatre | ||
| 16 December 2013 | Lansing, MI | The Loft | ||
| 19 January 2014 | Royal Oak, MI | Music Theatre | ||
| 20 January 2014 | Boston, MA | The Royale | ||
| 22 January 2014 | New York, NY | Webster Hall | ||
Last Love Tour (February 2014 - March 2014)
| Last Love Tour (February 2014 - March 2014) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| 28 February 2014 | Philadelphia, PA | United States of America | Theatre Of Living Arts | Supporting ZZ Ward |
| 1 March 2014 | Baltimore, MD | Rams Head Live | ||
| 2 March 2014 | Boston, MA | Paradise | ||
| 4 March 2014 | Norfolk, VA | NorVa | ||
| 5 March 2014 | Charlotte, NC | Visulite | ||
| 6 March 2014 | Charleston, SC | Music Farm | ||
| 7 March 2014 | Orlando, FL | The Social | ||
Bad Blood Part III Tour (March 2014)
| Bad Blood Part III Tour (March 2014) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| 10 March 2014 | Paris | France | Casino de Paris | Supporting Bastille |
| 11 March 2014 | Antwerp | Belgium | Lotto Arena | |
| 12 March 2014 | Amsterdam | The Netherlands | Heineken Music Hall | |
| 14 March 2014 | Cologne | Germany | Palladium | |
| 15 March 2014 | Oberhausen | Germany | Turbinenhalle | |
| 16 March 2014 | Bremen | Germany | Pier2 | |
| 18 March 2014 | Prague | Czech Republic | SaSaZu | |
| 19 March 2014 | Leipzig | Germany | Haus Auensee | |
| 20 March 2014 | Berlin | Germany | Columbiahalle | |
| 22 March 2014 | Milan | Italy | Mediolanum Forum | |
| 23 March 2014 | Lausanne | Switzerland | Odyssée | |
Wild Cub Fall Tour (July 2014 - August 2014)
| Wild Cub Fall Tour (July 2014 - August 2014) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| 14 July 2014 | Kansas City, MO | United States of America | Czar Bar | Supporting Wild Cub |
| 16 July 2014 | St. Louis, MO | Blueberry Hill (Duck Room) | ||
| 25 July 2014 | Austin, TX | The Parish | ||
| 26 July 2014 | Houston, TX | Fitzgerald's (Downstairs) | ||
| 28 July 2014 | Colorado Springs, CO | The Black Sheep | ||
| 29 July 2014 | Denver, CO | Larimer Lounge | ||
| 6 August 2014 | Los Angeles, CA | El Rey | ||
| 7 August 2014 | San Francisco, CA | Great American Music Hall | ||
Bad Blood: The Last Stand Tour (October 2014)
| Bad Blood: The Last Stand Tour (October 2014) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| 9 October 2014 | New York, NY | United States of America | Radio City Music Hall | Supporting Bastille |
| 10 October 2014 | ||||
| 11 October 2014 | Fairfax, VA | Patriot Center | ||
| 13 October 2014 | Boston, MA | Agganis Arena | ||
| 14 October 2014 | Montreal, QC | Canada | Bell Centre | |
| 15 October 2014 | Toronto, ON | Air Canada Centre | ||
| 17 October 2014 | Cincinnati, OH | United States of America | U.S. Bank Arena | |
| 18 October 2014 | Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee Theatre | ||
| 19 October 2014 | St. Paul, MN | Roy WIlkins Auditorium | ||
| 21 October 2014 | Chicago, IL | Aragon Ballroom | ||
| 23 October 2014 | Detroit, MI | Masonic Temple Theatre | ||
| 24 October 2014 | Rochester, NY | Main Street Armory | ||
The Vagabonds Tour (January 2015 - February 2015)
| The Vagabonds Tour (January 2015 - February 2015) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| 29 January 2015 | Chicago, IL | United States of America | Schubas | COIN |
| 2 February 2015 | Ann Arbor, MI | Blind Pig | ||
| 4 February 2015 | Washington, DC | Black Cat (Backstage) | ||
| 5 February 2015 | Philadelphia, PA | World Cafe Live | ||
| 8 February 2015 | Cambridge, MA | Middle East (Upstairs) | ||
| 9 February 2015 | Brooklyn, NY | Knitting Factory | ||
Lovetap! Tour (April 2015 - May 2015)
| Lovetap! Tour (April 2015 - May 2015) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| 14 April 2015 | Houston, TX | United States of America | Fitzgerald's | Vinyl Theatre, Supporting Smallpools |
| 15 April 2015 | Dallas, TX | House Of Blues | ||
| 17 April 2015 | Tulsa, OK | The Vanguard | ||
| 19 April 2015 | St. Louis, MO | Firebird | ||
| 21 April 2015 | Nashville, TN | Exit / In | ||
| 23 April 2015 | Atlanta, GA | Terminal West | ||
| 24 April 2015 | Saxapahaw, NC | Haw River Ballroom | ||
| 25 April 2015 | Washington, DC | U Street Music Hall | ||
| 27 April 2015 | Pittsburgh, PA | Altar Bar | ||
| 28 April 2015 | Philadelphia, PA | Union Transfer | ||
| 30 April 2015 | Columbus, OH | Newport Music Hall | ||
| 5 May 2015 | Cleveland, OH | Beachland Ballroom | ||
| 6 May 2015 | Detroit, MI | St. Andrew's Hall | ||
| 7 May 2015 | Toronto, ON | Canada | Adelaide Hall | |
| 9 May 2015 | Cambridge, MA | United States of America | Middle East (Downstairs) | |
| 11 May 2015 | New York, NY | Bowery Ballroom | ||
| 13 May 2015 | Indianapolis, IN | Deluxe At Old National | Hunter Hunted, Supporting Smallpools | |
| 14 May 2015 | Minneapolis, MN | Triple Rock | ||
| 15 May 2015 | Kansas City, MO | Record Bar | Slow Down, Hunter Hunted, Supporting Smallpools | |
| 16 May 2015 | Denver, MO | Summit Music Hall | Hunter Hunted, Supporting Smallpools | |
| 18 May 2015 | Salt Lake City, UT | Club Sound | ||
| 20 May 2015 | Portland, OR | Wonder Ballroom | ||
| 23 May 2015 | Seattle, WA | United States of America | The Crocodile | Hunter Hunted, Supporting Smallpools |
| 25 May 2015 | San Francisco, CA | The Independent | ||
| 28 May 2015 | Santa Ana, CA | The Observatory Oc | ||
| 29 May 2015 | Los Angeles, CA | El Rey | ||
Summer Tour (June 2015)
| Summer Tour (June 2015) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| 5 June 2015 | Phoenix, AZ | United States of America | Crescent Ballroom | Luna Aura, Bogan Via |
| 7 June 2015[A] | Houston, TX | NRG Park - Yellow Lot | - | |
| 8 June 2015 | Austin, TX | The Parish | Handsome Ghost | |
| 10 June 2015 | Little Rock, AR | Stickyz | ||
| 11 June 2015 | Memphis, TN | Lafayette's Music Room | ||
| 12 June 2015 | Pensacola, FL | Vinyl Music Hall | ||
| 14 June 2015 | Orlando, FL | Orlando City Soccer Club | ||
| 15 June 2015 | Atlanta, GA | Vinyl | ||
| 16 June 2015 | Charleston, SC | The Royal American | ||
| 18 June 2015[B] | Dover, DE | The Woodlands | - | |
| 19 June 2015 | Richmond, VA | The National | Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness | |
A Free Press Summer Fest
B Firefly Music Festival
Autumn Tour (September 2015 - November 2015)
| Autumn Tour (September 2015 - November 2015) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| 16 September 2015 | Toronto, ON | Canada | Danforth Music Hall | Supporting The Fratellis |
| 18 September 2015 | New York, NY | United States of America | Webster Hall | |
| 21 September 2015 | Washington, DC | 9:30 Club | ||
| 22 September 2015 | Philadelphia, PA | Theatre Of The Living Arts | ||
| 24 September 2015 | Chicago, IL | Vic Theatre | ||
| 25 September 2015 | Minneapolis, MN | Varsity Theater | ||
| 27 September 2015 | Denver, CO | Bluebird Theater | ||
| 28 September 2015 | Salt Lake City, UT | Urban Lounge | ||
| 30 September 2015 | Vancouver, BC | Canada | Commodore Ballroom | |
| 1 October 2015 | Seattle, WA | United States of America | Neptune Theatre | |
| 3 October 2015 | Portland, OR | Wonder Ballroom | ||
| 4 October 2015 | San Francisco, CA | Regency Ballroom | ||
| 6 October 2015 | San Diego, CA | House Of Blues | ||
| 8 October 2015 | Los Angeles, CA | The Wiltern | ||
| 30 October 2015[A] | New Orleans, LA | City Park | - | |
| 18 November 2015 | Vancouver, BC | Canada | Vogue Theatre | X Ambassadors |
| 20 November 2015 | Edmonton, AB | The Starlite Room | ||
| 21 November 2015 | Calgary, AB | The Gateway | ||
| 22 November 2015 | Saskatoon, SK | Louis' | ||
| 24 November 2015 | Winnipeg, MB | The Park Theatre | ||
| 27 November 2015 | London, ON | London Music Hall | ||
| 28 November 2015 | Toronto, ON | Opera House | ||
| 29 November 2015 | Montreal, QC | Olympia | ||
:A Voodoo Music + Arts Experience
Troublemaker Tour (January 2016 - February 2016)
On 8 November 2015, the band announced through the new mailing of their newsletter "Roadworthy" that they have finished the work on their first full-length album Waking Up The Giants, that album pre-orders can be made from 10 November 2015 onwards and an accompanying headliner tour of which the pre-sale also starts on 10 November 2015. The band named this the Troublemaker Tour, after the lead single of Waking Up The Giants. Grizfolk will play 26 shows in 21 different states, two different countries during a time span of 36 days.
| Troublemaker Tour (January 2016 - February 2016) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| 21 January 2016 | San Diego, CA | United States of America | House Of Blues (Voodoo Room) | |
| 22 January 2016 | Santa Ana, CA | Constellation Room | ||
| 23 January 2016 | San Francisco, CA | Bottom Of The Hill | ||
| 25 January 2016 | Portland, OR | Doug Fir Lounge | ||
| 26 January 2016 | Seattle, WA | The Crocodile | ||
| 28 January 2016 | Salt Lake City, UT | Kilby Court | ||
| 30 January 2016 | Denver, CO | Lost Lake Lounge | ||
| 1 February 2016 | Minneapolis, MN | 7th St. Entry | ||
| 2 February 2016 | Milwaukee, WI | Shank Hall | ||
| 3 February 2016 | Chicago, IL | Lincoln Hall | ||
| 5 February 2016 | Detroit, MI | The Shelter | ||
| 6 February 2016 | Cleveland Heights, OH | Grog Shop | ||
| 7 February 2016 | Toronto, ON | Canada | The Garrison | |
| 9 February 2016 | Allston, MA | United States of America | Great Scott | |
| 11 February 2016 | New York, NY | The Gramercy Theatre | ||
| 12 February 2016 | Philadelphia, PA | Johnny Brenda's | ||
| 13 February 2016 | Washington, DC | Rock & Roll Hotel | ||
| 14 February 2016 | Richmond, VA | The Broadberry | ||
| 16 February 2016 | Nashville, TN | The High Watt | ||
| 17 February 2016 | Atlanta, GA | Vinyl | ||
| 18 February 2016 | Pensacola, FL | Vinyl Music Hall | ||
| 20 February 2016 | Houston, TX | Rudyards | ||
| 21 February 2016 | Austin, TX | Stubbs Jr. | ||
| 22 February 2016 | Dallas, TX | The Prophet Bar | ||
| 25 February 2016 | Phoenix, AZ | Valley Bar | ||
| 26 February 2016 | Los Angeles, CA | Troubadour | ||
References
- ^ "Getting "Grizfolked" With Grizfolk". Out Of Order Mag. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ^ a b "Grizfolk Posts The Struggle Tour Video". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Waking Up The Giants, 2016-01-08, retrieved 2016-01-22
- ^ "The struggle of the "big break"". The Varsity. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
- ^ "Folking around with Grizfolk at USC Thornton". Daily Trojan. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ^ "Song Premiere: Grizfolk - "Way Back When"". PasteMagazine.com.
- ^ ""Hymnals (RAC Mix)" by Grizfolk http://hypem.com/track/26tma is now #1 on the main chart". Hype Machine on Twitter.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "The Burning Ear | [STREAM] Griz Adams – "The Struggle"". www.theburningear.com. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
- ^ "Grizfolk to support Bastille on North American tour". Press Party.
- ^ Ollman, Jonah. "Boston Calling Announces May 2015 Lineup". Sound of Boston. Retrieved 15 January 2015.