Goth Babe
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Griffen Washburn |
| Origin | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Mom + Pop Music |
| Website | www |
Goth Babe is the American indie rock solo project of singer-songwriter Griffen "Griff" Washburn. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Washburn has maintained a grounded lifestyle while navigating his rising music career since the release of the single Sometimes in 2018, prioritizing a scaled-back existence to pursue his passion for the outdoors and the environment.
After releasing a series of singles and EPs the first Goth Babe album title Lola was released in 2024.[1]
Early life[edit]
Griff Washburn was born in Chattanooga,Tennessee and moved to Nashville to pursue his music career before moving to New York and ultimately to the West Coast.[1][2]
Career[edit]
Goth Babe released a Sometimes in 2018 which garnered a substantial following and six years later he headlined and sold-out shows at prominent venues such as Red Rocks, LA's Greek Theater, and NYC's Pier 17. Despite accumulating a passionate online audience, surpassing 100 million streams with some songs, his unconventional life remains the focal point, shaping the content of his latest work, "Lola."[3]
Personal life[edit]
Griff Washburn is well known for his nomadic lifestyle, but it hasn't been without risk. His single Sometimes was released with a short film titled "Tides" that focuses on his struggle with PTSD after being held up by gunpoint.[4] In 2022, Washburn's home burned down and he lost his iMac with years worth of unreleased music.[5]
| Goth Babe discography | |
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| Studio albums | 1 |
| Music videos | 7 |
| EPs | 10 |
| Singles | 19 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Chodzin, Devon (January 25, 2024). "Goth Babe Brings the Beat on Lola". Paste. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ Butera, Ava. "Goth Babe". Honey Punch Mag. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ Major, Michael (November 29, 2023). "Goth Babe Announces Debut Album 'Lola' & Shares New Track 'Backwards' With WATTS". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ Farrel, Margaret (April 30, 2021). "Goth Babe Gets Candid About Van Life and Suffering From PTSD in Short Film "Tides"". Flood Magazine. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ Flick, Kevin (November 7, 2022). "GOTH BABE RELEASES ICELAND EP IN SPITE OF TRAGEDY". Puddlegum. Retrieved January 30, 2024.