GRYFFIN Enlists Singer-Songwriter Chance Peña For Indie-Dance Single ‘Hard Time Lover’
GRYFFIN Enlists Singer-Songwriter Chance Peña For Indie-Dance Single ‘Hard Time Lover’
Out Now via 10K Projects
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June 6, 2025 – Dance music maverick GRYFFIN is back with another stunning single ‘Hard Time Lover’ featuring singer-songwriter Chance Peña out now via 10K Projects.
Drawing on his indie roots, ‘Hard Time Lover’ channels the emotional resonance and melodic instrumentation that first catapulted GRYFFIN into the spotlight. Anchored by Peña’s wistful vocal delivery and fluttering guitar lines, the track explores the complexities of loving someone through their darkest moments. A wondrous blend of lyrical storytelling and danceable rhythms, ‘Hard Time Lover’ is a testament to GRYFFIN’s signature that moves both the heart and body.
“Chance is a beast. We got this stripped acoustic vocal from him last year and it has been the most challenging and rewarding process bringing it to life. His vocals bring back my indie roots and it’s been a while since I’ve had a song that reminds me of the ‘Gravity’ era while still sounding so new and fresh. This year is all about putting out music that feels right and working with artists I love.” – GRYFFIN
‘Hard Time Lover’ follows a string of genre-expanding releases like ‘In My Head’ with Kaskade and the thunderous ‘Air’ alongside Excision and Julia Michaels. Since the release of his third full-length album PULSE last year, GRYFFIN has dabbled across electronic subgenres, pushing the boundaries to showcase the full spectrum of his sound. With each new single, GRYFFIN highlights his ability to meld emotive songwriting with innovative production that is continuously evolving.
This year, GRYFFIN returned on the road for his PULSE: PHASE 2 Tour, which has seen him headline Atlanta’s Coca-Cola Roxy, Austin’s Moody Amphitheater, Boston’s Roadrunner, and Nashville’s The Pinnacle in recent weeks. GRYFFIN will close out the tour with his two-night PULSE FINALE in New York City ahead of festival appearances at Lollapalooza, Ultra Europe, Ultra Japan, Lost In Dreams, and more.
Stream GRYFFIN’s new single ‘Hard Time Lover’ available now on all platforms and catch GRYFFIN live on his PULSE: PHASE 2 Tour.
GRYFFIN TOUR DATES
June 6 – KC Live! – Kansas City, MO
June 7 – Sunsation Festival – Trois-Rivières, QC
June 8 – FWD Nightclub – Cleveland, OH
June 13 – Encore Beach Club – Las Vegas, NV
June 20 – Escapade Music Festival – Ottawa, ON
June 26 – The Brooklyn Mirage – Brooklyn, NY
June 27 – The Brooklyn Mirage – Brooklyn, NY
July 9 – Badlands Music Festival – Calgary, AB
July 11-12 – Lost In Dreams – Los Angeles, CA
July 11-13 – Ultra Europe – Split, HR
July 16 – Encore Beach Club – Las Vegas, NV
July 20 – XS Nightclub – Las Vegas, NV
July 31 – Lollapalooza – Chicago, IL
August 10 – Ushuaïa – Ibiza, ES
August 15 – Breakaway Music Festival – Grand Rapids, MI
August 16 – XS Nightclub – Las Vegas, NV
September 13-14 – Ultra Japan – Tokyo, JP
September 19 – Encore Beach Club – Las Vegas, NV
*PULSE PHASE 2 Tour Dates
ABOUT GRYFFIN
Japanese-American producer, instrumentalist, songwriter, and DJ, Dan Griffith has built a breathtaking catalog of melodic dance originals and remixes as GRYFFIN. His platinum and gold-certified discography features collaborations with crossover acts like OneRepublic, Tinashe, MØ, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Noah Kahan, as well as electronic contemporaries including Kygo, Gorgon City, and Seven Lions. GRYFFIN released his chart-topping debut album Gravity in 2019, with his sophomore album Alive following in 2022 and third studio album PULSE in 2024. GRYFFIN launched the PULSE era with performances at Ultra Music Festival, Coachella’s DoLaB Stage, and EDC Las Vegas before setting out on his headline PULSE Tour.
