Griz Returns With New Single, “Bbfl”

A FUNK-DRIVEN, BASS-HEAVY STATEMENT

April 17th, 2026 GRiZ is back with the release of his latest single, “BBFL” (Bass, Beats, Funk, Love) — a track that distills the core elements of his sound into one cohesive, high-impact statement.

Built around a silky, smooth, unmistakably GRiZ saxophone topline and anchored by hip-hop leaning vocals, “BBFL” bridges groove and weight with precision. It’s equal parts feel-good funk and groovy pressure, a reminder of GRiZ’s ability to move seamlessly between musicality and festival-scale energy.

The track was first introduced live during a sold-out headline performance at Minneapolis’ The Armory, where it immediately resonated as a standout moment in his set. Now officially released, “BBFL” marks a key entry point into the future of GRiZ, signaling a return to the vibrant, genre-blending sound that has defined his project while pushing it forward.

“BBFL” arrives amid a sustained period of momentum for GRiZ. Following his 2025 return from hiatus, he reestablished himself not just as a performer, but as a cultural force within bass music. His inaugural Seven Stars Festival drew over 22,000 fans and positioned him as both artist and curator, creating an immersive, community-driven experience built around his musical ethos.

That momentum has continued into 2026. Alongside a steady stream of releases, including the GEMiNi EP, Sidequest Vol. 1 Mixtape, and collaborations with Wooli, Levity, Tape B, Gryffin, and more, GRiZ has expanded his live footprint with major headline plays and destination events. Fans can look forward to a co-headlining GRiZTRONICS weekend at The Gorge with Subtronics, and a return of Seven Stars Festival this October.

At its core, “BBFL” reflects what has always set GRiZ apart: a commitment to feeling. Funk isn’t just a sonic reference point, it’s the foundation of his approach. Whether through sax-driven melodies, bass-heavy drops, or the communal energy of his live shows, GRiZ continues to build music that prioritizes connection, release, and joy.

With “BBFL,” he sharpens that identity into its most distilled form yet: a track that’s as intentional as it is immediate, and as rooted in groove as it is built for impact. And as his chapter begins to take shape, it’s clear GRiZ isn’t revisiting the past, he’s expanding it.

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Funk isn’t merely a genre. It’s a state of mind. Such is the opinion of GRiZ, the North Detroit-raised musician who spends sunny days and neon-tinted nights in pursuit of good vibrations.The multi-talented GRiZ has cultivated a party-poppin’ corner of bass music all his own defined by sax-blastin’ productions and soulful live shows. His reflective nature and fun-loving attitude are mirrored in his unmistakable electronic creations, each their own serotonin-fueled gateway to a bona fide good time. Now building beats in the heart of Denver, GRiZ has proven that his eclectic style is boundless. A musical chameleon, GRiZ is never afraid to flip the switch from upbeat future funk to low-tempo glitch-hop, dive into the heavier leaning side of bass music, and even from time to time quench his thirst with a taste of four-on-the-floor or disco. This shape-shifting maestro can do it all, painting each cut with his vibey hallmark sound print and leaving no question of their genesis.

After an extended hiatus, GRiZ returned in 2025 with his inaugural Seven Stars Festival in Arrington, VA, a gathering of more than 22,000 fans celebrating his first live performances in two years, surrounded by a stacked lineup including more than 60 artists in the bass scene.GRIZ closed the year with a run of sold-out headline events in Chicago and the Bay Area before bringing it home with the 10th anniversary of GRIZMAS in Detroit and a stacked festival run intoNew Year’s Eve.

2025 also marked a significant musical comeback, surprising fans with the release of theGEMiNi EP, followed by a slew of releases which included the Sidequest Vol. 1 Mixtape and a wave of collaborations with Wooli, Flowdan, Tape B, Gryffin and others.

And GRiZ isn’t slowing down any time soon. Alongside two nights at The Armory in Minnesota,he is co-headlining a two-day experience at Washington’s The Gorge with Subtronics, bringing fan-favorite GRIZTRONICS to life. Seven Stars Festival will also return in October, in addition to multiple headline slots at festivals including Electric Forest, Bonnaroo, Echelon, and more.

In fact, it seems GRiZ might just be getting started.

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