GRiZ Unleashes The Side Quest!
Update: The Wait Is Over!! Side Quest Vol. 1 is HERE!
Get ready for 22 bold new, out-of-this-world, GRiZ songs, because it’s finally upon us, the release of his full EP Side Quest Vol. 1, which includes over 50 minutes of fresh, upbeat tracks and mixes. With that electro-funk rhythm, we’ve all been missing, he takes us on an unbelievable journey that seamlessly blends his newly released tracks, electrifying collaborations and ‘GRiZ Flips’ of over a dozen songs. This mind-bending mix is vibrant, bass-driven and so high energy, you’ll want to listen to it on repeat! Be sure to check out all the platforms this incredible new EP can be found and stay tuned for more info as the date draws closer to the culmination of all that the artist has to share. The Valley of Seven Stars Festival is just over the horizon and is sure to stretch beyond our wildest imaginations.
Side Quest Vol. 1 – Release Date: 06/17/2025
- 00:00 Intro (presented by Matthew Mercer)
- 00:11 RTR – GRiZ / In Da Getto – J Balvin, Skrillex
- 02:55 2-Step Nassau
- 05:19 Oh – Ciara ft. Ludacris (GRiZ flip)
- 07:23 Swervin – GRiZ / Ramirez – Beige Butter
- 09:12 Bust ft. Creg
- 10:44 Cockney Thug – Rusko (GRiZ flip)
- 12:49 Mamacita – GRiZ / Little Simz – Fever
- 15:48 Til The Speakers Blow ft. Probcause – GRiZ
- 18:38 Nitrous Burgers – GRiZ / Taiki Nulight, P Money, Capo Lee – Style / Hydraulix & Oski – Hawt (GRiZ flip)
- 20:43 Nina Simone – Feeling Good vs Aaliyah – Are You That Somebody (GRiZ flip)
- 24:25 Weekend – Mac Miller (GRiZ flip)
- 27:10 Feel So Good
- 28:55 Beats For The Underground – Mau P vs Gonna Make You Sweat – C & C Music Factory (GRiZ flip)
- 30:50 Show Out – Kid Cudi, Skepta, Pop Smoke (GRiZ flip)
- 32:53 I Remember – Deadmau5 & Kaskade (GRiZ flip)
- 36:39 Lowrider – War (GRiZ flip) / I Get The Bag – Gucci Mane ft. Migos
- 39:02 Peso – A$AP Rocky (GRiZ flip)
- 40:58 Diva – Wreckno (GRiZ flip)
- 42:31 Beba – Pantyraid (GRiZ flip) / Highjack – A$AP Rocky
- 44:31 Fe!n – Travis Scott (GRiZ flip)
- 45:25 Narcos – Migos (GRiZ flip)
- 47:48 Go Back – John Summit, Sub Focus ft. Julia Church (GRiZ flip)
The Best Way To Release An Album
We can all agree that the magic of a music festival can be found in the depths of a Sidequest, and the man himself is no stranger to the thrill of what awaits! Since announcing his return from hiatus with his sold-out festival, Valley of the Seven Stars October 10-12th in Arrington Virginia, the anticipation has been killing us. To keep the excitement rolling, he has been treating his die-hard fans to all kinds of hints and clues into what surprises he may have in store. We have seen mysterious newspaper stands popping up packed with themed tabloids, many vague posts and so many fan theories, however our latest treat is the best ‘sidequest’ yet!
If you head on over to Grizsidequest.com, you’ll be met with a simple black screen with retro type stating, “click or tap screen”, and when its tapped, retro graphics appear with some electronic 90’s style music playing in the background. The mystery grows further as we are shown a fire breathing red dragon, with the words “Sidequest Vol. 1” and a countdown. A large bar with “start game” calls from the bottom of the screen, and when pressed it launches into an image of a dark forest, pixelized in perfect 90s RPG quality, with a text box below, deeply reminiscent of the Gameboy Pokémon games we all grew up with. As the game progresses, choices are prompted on how the player chooses to combat the dragon, and at the end a die is rolled and if the number is high enough, the match is won. This is where the game gets great, with each win comes another new track by the man himself, unlocked to be enjoyed as a sneak peek into the upcoming release of his newest album.
Valley Of The Seven Stars
Hearing of GRiZ going on hiatus in October 2023 was bittersweet for the entire festival community. While always supportive of time and space taken for self-care, especially for our most treasured artists, we were all a bit sad to know we wouldn’t be seeing his sets for a while. Then, just a few short months ago, we were treated to the announcement of his return show, a three-day, surprise-packed adventure in the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Arrington, Virginia. With tickets for the Valley of the Seven Stars festival selling out in mere seconds, if you were lucky enough to score a ticket (or get your hands on one later!), we will definitely see you there October 10-12th!! Keep your eyes peeled for more surprises in the coming months, and while you wait, be sure to explore the Merch Store for the best festie gear!