Hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the punk rock duo known as Griffen Handshake is formed by brothers Millen and Arjun, who deliver a hard-hitting sonic punch with their own brand of modern punk rock. Nurtured by the rich punk rock soil of Pittsburgh, they first found their artistic roots playing rebellious tunes in their basement.
Inspired by iconic acts such as Green Day, No Doubt and Nirvana, Griffen Handshake developed their musical output through local school rock shows, contributing to the underground punk scene of their hometown. Their musical journey, marked by a debut single in 2019 titled “Complicated,” has seen them release multiple singles, a debut record titled My Box, and the EP IN YOUR FACE in the preceding year.
Now they return with a brand new single titled “Backwards Country,” the lead single lifted from their upcoming EP “Three Strikes and You’re Out.” The new single sees the duo take aim at political topics for the first time. Using their angsty punk sound to make an artistic commentary on the gun violence that’s wreaked havoc across the USA.
The song was written in response to the tragic July 4 parade shootings, with the overarching goal to raise awareness and stimulate a much-needed dialogue on creating a safer nation and world. The duo’s decision to step into the realm of political commentary reflects a maturity in their artistic evolution, demonstrating a commitment to using their platform to address critical societal issues while filtering it through their trademark guitar-driven sound.
Launching straight in with a storming punk riff driven by splashy drums and crunchy tones, they set a lively tempo and energy from the very start. Laying down compelling vocals carrying profound lyricism via memorable delivery, they craft a song that’s at once catchy and meaningful.
With an infectious chorus, they serve up an emphatic sound of hook-filled writing and charged instrumentation that’s bound to strike a chord with new fans and old alike. Its another superb slice of modern punk rock music from this talented duo that builds excitement for their forthcoming EP release and we can’t wait to see what it has in store.
Listen to Backwards Country below
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