Goth Babe is Griff Washburn enjoying himself. Originally from Tennessee, Griff currently lives
and writes music on a 36ft off-grid sailboat named Lola. He is currently exploring the west coast
of Mexico on Lola with his dog Sadie, after sailing down from California last December. When
not on the road touring or on his boat, Griff and Sadie are off enjoying the outdoors in a truck
camper. They explore the west coast of the United States fly fishing, surfing, snowboarding, and
of course writing music along the way. His mission through this project has been to raise money
for environmental non-profits like Protect Our Winters, Project Zero, or Conservations Lands
Foundation. By attending Griff’s shows, listening to his music, or buying his merch, you’re
helping Mother Earth and all its beautiful places. He hopes to also create a safe space for
listeners to follow their aspirations and be genuine to themselves.
Griff just released his debut album Lola (Jan 26, 2024): “I would love if these songs allowed
people, even just for a second, to escape the weight and heaviness of the world.”
The Aces
In the years since The Aces released their acclaimed sophomore album, ‘Under My Influence’ in 2020, the band has been on a journey of self-discovery. Faced with the realities of a global pandemic, sisters Cristal and Alisa Ramirez (lead vocals/guitar and drums, respectively), Katie Henderson (lead guitar/vocals), and McKenna Petty (bass) used quarantine as a time to reflect, confronting personal mental health issues as well as processing experiences they’d had growing up together in Provo, Utah, as part of the Mormon church. When The Aces returned to the studio, their vision — and the honesty and trust between them — felt stronger than ever.
The result of this growth period is ‘I’ve Loved You For So Long,’ the band’s third LP. Written and executive-produced by the group (along with Keith Varon, the sole collaborator on the project), the album is a sparkling indie-rock record that’s by far their most personal and self-assured work to date. From tracks that ruminate on mental health and self-sabotage to searing anthems about love, longing, and heartbreak, ‘I’ve Love You For So Long’ is a record that’ll work its way into your head and heart — and will have you singing along all the way through.
‘I’ve Loved You For So Long’ is also an opportunity for The Aces to reach new heights and build on their many previous successes. To date, the group has earned over 205 million career streams; ‘Under My Influence’ alone garnered more than 75 million (including 35 million on its lead single “Daydream”). The album also appeared on numerous charts, including #53 on Billboard’s Top Albums list. Further, The Aces have toured with the likes of 5 Seconds of Summer, X Ambassadors, The Vamps, and COIN, and have played at festivals all over the world, including NY Pride, Lollapalooza, Firefly, Bonnaroo, OUTFEST, and more. After selling out their last U.S. headline tour in 2021, the band will hit the road again this year, with dates soon to be announced.