Gryffin

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Gryffin — American DJ and record producer

Gryffin

The guitar-playing melodic-dance star who turned future bass and pop hooks into festival singalongs.

Gravity
Debut Album
#1
US Dance Hit
Future Bass
+ Live Guitar
2016
Active Since

Who is Gryffin?

The full story of Gryffin's rise, sound and signature catalogue.

Gryffin — born Daniel Griffith in San Francisco — is one of the leading names in melodic, vocal-driven dance music. A multi-instrumentalist who often performs with a live band, he blends future bass, melodic house and pop into emotional, anthemic records.

He broke through in 2016 with “Heading Home,” landed his first #1 on the US Dance charts with “Remember,” and scored crossover hits like “Tie Me Down” with Elley Duhé and “Body Back.” He has also collaborated with SLANDER and Illenium.

Across albums Gravity, Alive and Pulse, Gryffin has become a festival mainstay. Explore more artists in the DJ directory, or read more on Gryffin's Wikipedia page.

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Artist Info
Real Name Daniel Griffith
Born September 29, 1987
Origin San Francisco, USA
Active 2016 — Present
Genre Future Bass · Melodic House
Albums Gravity, Alive, Pulse
Plays Live Guitar & Band
Famous For Tie Me Down · Body Back

Signature Sound

The Gryffin songs that became melodic-dance anthems.

# Title Year
1
Feel Good (with Illenium & Daya)
2017
2
Nobody Compares to You (ft. Katie Pearlman)
2017
3
Remember (with ZOHARA)
2018
4
Tie Me Down (with Elley Duhé)
2018
5
Body Back (ft. Maia Wright)
2019
6
All You Need to Know (with SLANDER, ft. Calle Lehmann)
2019

Career Timeline

The milestones that took Gryffin from remixer to headliner.

2016
Debuts as Gryffin with “Heading Home.”
2017
Releases “Feel Good” with Illenium and Daya and “Nobody Compares to You.”
2018
“Remember” becomes his first #1 on the US Dance charts; “Tie Me Down” crosses over.
2019
Releases his debut album Gravity.
2022
Releases his second album Alive.
2024
Releases his third album Pulse.

Upcoming Shows

Gryffin headlines festivals and venues across the globe.

Gryffin headlines festivals and live shows around the world throughout the year, often with a full band. New dates are announced regularly.

Check their official tour page for the latest schedule and tickets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gryffin's real name is Daniel Griffith. He is an American DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist from San Francisco, born September 29, 1987.

Gryffin produces melodic, vocal-driven dance music spanning future bass, melodic house and pop, often performed with live instruments.

His best-known tracks include “Tie Me Down” with Elley Duhé, “Body Back,” “Remember” and “All You Need to Know” with SLANDER.

Gryffin has released three studio albums: Gravity (2019), Alive (2022) and Pulse (2024).

Yes. Gryffin is a multi-instrumentalist who frequently performs with a live band, including guitar and piano.

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