Hotter than hot Aussie indie group The Griswolds have covered Vance Joy’s monster single Riptide for the latest installment of triple j’s Like A Version.
The cover is a smooth blend of both acts. Using their numbers to fill out the harmonies, The Griswolds gave Riptide a more drum and synth centred feel while still maintaining the hit song’s easygoing, uplifting energy. It’s pop scooped on top of more pop in an Australian indie flavour overload.
The band have just kicked off their Australia-wide tour and have been announced as one the support act for next year’s The Kooks national tour. The Griswolds’ song 16 Years, the opening track to their new album, Be Impressive, will also feature on electronic soccer game FIFA 15. Good on ya lads.
Also don’t forget that next Friday, 3rd October triple j will be celebrating 10 years of Like A Version, with Matt & Alex playing Like A Version covers all morning! Have a gander at The Griswolds’ cover of Vance Joy’s Riptide below.
Watch: The Griswolds Cover Vance Joy’s Riptide For Like A Version
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The Griswolds Australian Tour Dates
Thursday, 25th September
Corner Hotel, Melbourne VIC
Tickets: Ticketscout
Friday, 26th September
Karova Lounge, Ballarat VIC
Tickets: Oztix
Saturday, 27th September
Zierholz @ UC, Canberra ACT
Tickets: Oztix
Saturday, 4th October – SOLD OUT
Yours & Owls 4th Birthday, Wollongong NSW
Tickets: Yours & Owls
Thursday, 9th October
Small Ballroom, Newcastle NSW
Tickets: Oztix
Saturday, 11th October
Metro Theatre, Sydney NSW
Tickets: Ticketek
Friday, 17th October
Jive, Adelaide SA
Tickets: Moshtix
Saturday, 18th October
Amplifier Bar, Perth WA
Tickets: Oztix
Thursday, 23rd October
The Brightside, Brisbane QLD
Tickets: Oztix
Friday, 24th October
Solbar, Maroochydore QLD
Tickets: Oztix
Saturday, 25th October
The Spotted Cow, Toowoomba QLD
Tickets: Free Entry
Sunday, 26th October
Byron Bay Surf Festival, The Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
Tickets: Free Entry
