CLIFFFS

**CLIFFFS** is a scrappy indie rock trio hailing from Portland, Oregon, known for their raw, high-energy sound that blends garage rock grit with post-punk urgency. Formed in 2018 around frontperson Cliff Johnson’s cathartic songwriting, the band—featuring Liza Parker on bass and Finn O’Hara on drums—built a reputation through sweat-drenched DIY shows and lyrics that tackle anxiety, self-doubt, and dark humor with unflinching honesty. Tracks like *Panic Attack* and *Bill, You’re Only Human* (from their 2023 EP *Into the Salt*) showcase their knack for turning personal turmoil into shout-along anthems, while their live performances channel chaotic, mosh-ready catharsis. With a growing cult following and praise from indie tastemakers, CLIFFFS remains rooted in their scrappy ethos, serving as a loud, messy reminder that it’s okay to *freak out* sometimes.