The Griswolds

The Griswolds

The Griswolds are an indie pop and indie rock group from Tampa, United States. The band forms in 2012 and centres on singer Christopher Whitehall, guitarist Daniel Duque-Perez, bassist Tim John, drummer Chris Riley and keyboardist Lachlan West. Their name comes from the family in the Vacation films.

Early releases and radio support

Whitehall and Duque-Perez begin developing songs together before the band records its debut material. One of the early songs, “Mississippi,” is posted online and gains attention from music bloggers, then receives regular airplay on Triple J. It becomes the group’s most played song of 2012. Their debut EP, Heart of a Lion, also climbs the Australian charts.

Live activity and international profile

The Griswolds establish a live reputation through festival appearances at Big Day Out, Parklife and Homebake. They also make early appearances in Europe and debut in the United States with a show in Brooklyn, New York. The band is signed by Wind-Up Records, which issues the EP in the United States.

Be Impressive

In early 2014, the group begins work on its first full-length album with producer Tony Hoffer. Be Impressive follows in 2014 as the band’s debut album.