Goth Babe

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Goth Babe
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Background information
Birth nameGriffen Washburn
OriginChattanooga, Tennessee
Genres Indie rock
Years active2015 (2015)–present
Labels Mom + Pop Music
Website www.gothbabemusic.com

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.

Contents

After releasing a series of singles and EPs the first Goth Babe album title Lola was released in 2024. [1]

Early life

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

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

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
Studio albums1
Music videos7
EPs10
Singles19

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