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Liam Griffin

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"Emerging local singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Liam Griffin has hit his stride with his new single ’Until You Fall’, revealing the depth of his impressive talents. An epic four minutes that outdoes the likes of Coldplay and Snow Patrol for grandiose guitar/piano pop balladry, ’Until You Fall’ is delivered with a soaring vocal that is complimented by textured instrumentation, the majority of which is, like usual, played by Griffin himself. The song has already been licensed to a popular television program in the US, indicating that Griffin likely will not remain one of Brisbane’s best-kept secret for much longer." Justin Grey, Time Off Magazine

"A shining beacon for all independent artists out there, Liam Griffin's ornately presented and lovingly conceived Pictures EP includes compelling music inside its finely crafted package. If only Pete Murray had a hint of charisma, perhaps he would deliver tunes as interesting as fellow Queensland troubadour Griffin. Opening track Lost In A Rose Garden offers a spine-tingling introduction via a string-rich sound comparable to Ed Harcourt backed by Amiina. Closer The Beginning Of The End is reminiscent of glorious Oasis B-side The Masterplan and even slyly namechecks Live Forever, although its synthesised conclusion is more Division Bell than Andy Bell. An exciting introduction." Rip It Up Magazine

"Here we have the first truly great local EP for the year. Brisbane lad Liam Griffin has produced one hell of a fine record that surely must have been one of the reasons behind Billboard naming this city a hotspot in 2007. From the lush string orchestration and stunning vocals of opener ’Lost in a Rose Garden’ (which echoes the romantic intimacy touched on during Silverchair’s Neon Ballroom-era) to the lingering trumpet sounds of ’Phrygid Zone’ - a haunting track that wouldn’t be out of place in the Mulholland Drive soundtrack - Griffin shows an outstanding ability to create richly evocative songs. Don’t be surprised if ’Until You Fall’ (at least) is picked up by national broadcasters." DCR, Time Off Magazine

"Lost In a Rose Garden and Until You Fall are anthemic pop tunes with something in common with Coldplay and later Silverchair. Phrygid Zone takes another route, into film-score territory, with Griffin’s elegant trumpet lines swirling out across a windswept tundra. And all those elements gel amid the Pink Floyd-ian grandeur of The Beginning of the End." Noel Mengel, The Courier Mail
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Member Since: 21/07/2005
Band Website: www.sugarrushrecords.com
Band Members: Liam Griffin - vocals, guitar, piano, synths, trumpet
Joel Alexander - drums
Silas Palmer - keyboards
Chris Pearson - bass
Briony Luttrell - cello

Influences: Silverchair
Coldplay
Elbow
Pink Floyd
Jeff Buckley
Miles Davis
The Beatles
Muse
Radiohead
The Dears
Arcade Fire
Rufus Wainwright
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds
Bob Dylan
Ryan Adams
Art Of Fighting
Sigur Ros
Mogwai
Sounds Like: Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Silverchair
Record Label: Mailbox Records/SugarRush Digital
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Live Review - RAVE Magazine

Sunday May 11Brisbane PowerhouseAnd then predictability creeps in again. Local singer-songwriter Liam Griffin has been getting his name around the place in recent history, but this evening's performan...
Posted by on Thu, 15 May 2008 20:12:00 GMT

Pictures EP Review - Tsunami Magazine

Tsunami Magazine May 2008LIAM GRIFFINPictures7.5/10Liam Griffin recalls ghosts of Jeff Buckley and Nick Drake in what is a promising debut from the Brisbane musician. Opening track 'Lost In A Rose Gar...
Posted by on Fri, 09 May 2008 21:32:00 GMT

PICTURES EP Review - Rip It Up Magazine

LIAM GRIFFINPictures EP(Mailbox)A shining beacon for all independent artists out there, Liam Griffin’s ornately presented and lovingly conceived Pictures EP includes compelling music inside its ...
Posted by on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:40:00 GMT

Live Review - Troubadour, Sunday Feb 3rd

It's a sad but ironic fact that while the drizzling Sunday feeling has probably kept some punters at home tonight, the set that Liam Griffin delivers is perfect for such an evening. While appearing sl...
Posted by on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 01:51:00 GMT

Live Review - RAVE Magazine

Thursday December 13th The Globe TheatreLiam Griffin introduces his set with a trumpet solo backed by a bass drone reminiscent of the beginning of Orion by Metallica. I'm half-convinced he's going to ...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:43:00 GMT

PICTURES EP Review - Scene Magazine

Scene Magazine October 7, 2007-10-21 'Pictures'  Liam Griffin (Mailbox Records) Liam Griffin's 5 track EP comes straight out of the heart of Brisbane and with melodic vocals seamlessly trailing over...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:36:00 GMT

’Until You Fall’ Single Review - Time Off Magazine

Time Off Magazine October 24th, 2007LIAM GRIFFINUntil You Fall (Mailbox Records)Emerging local singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Liam Griffin has hit his stride with his new sing...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:30:00 GMT

Courier Mail Article - Thursday, 8th March

BROAD CANVAS by Noel Mengel YOU never know when inspiration is going to strike. Brisbane songwriter Liam Griffin was leafing through the family photo album when the idea came to him for his song Pictu...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 23:03:00 GMT

PICTURES EP Review - Time Off Magazine

LIAM GRIFFINPictures (Mailbox) Here we have the first truly great local EP for the year. Brisbane lad Liam Griffin has produced one hell of a fine record that surely must have been one of the reasons ...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:35:00 GMT

Live Review - Wednesday 7th February, Tongue & Groove

www.brisbanereviews.com Liam Griffin Tongue & Groove  West End Wednesday February 7th Review by Lisa Lamb Liam Griffin is a singer songwriter, whose compositions have a humane and earthly feel, s...
Posted by on Thu, 08 Feb 2007 20:02:00 GMT