The Grogans Essentials
Playlist - 26 Songs
The Grogans have always been relaxed and natural rather than finicky, all the way back to the casual reverb and “na-na-na” harmonies of their 2018 single “Washed Out” and the previous year’s skeletal ballad “Black.” Even as the Melbourne band has grown noisier and shaggier over the years, there remains a definite through line of breezy affability. That’s especially true of singer/guitarist Quin Grunden’s more romantic turns on such tracks as 2019’s “Waste My Time” and 2020’s “Unnecessary.” But for every gentle strummer like the gold-selling “Money Will Chase You,” there are outright rockers that lean into grunge, garage, psych, and blues: 2025’s “Social Cue” tips closer to mid-’60s rave-ups, dovetailing nicely with The Grogans’ 2023 cover of The Kinks classic “You Really Got Me.” While the trio initially followed in the sandy footsteps of coastal Australian outfits like Hockey Dad and Skeggs, they’ve grown more timeless in their earmarks. You might hear some Hendrix or Black Keys, while Grunden keeps his lyrics as laid-back and wide open as can be on 2025’s woozy “Have a Little Dream.”
Featured Artists
The Grogans Essentials features The Grogans, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers and more