He studied electrical engineering at the University of Southern California where he took much of his leisure time in his dorm room to work on music.

[7] In 2009, he began releasing his music as White Panda,[8] with childhood friend Tom Evans, who was studying in Chicago.

[9] They began a national tour in July 2011, in a second generation of mashup artists gaining popularity on college campuses and music-streaming websites.

[12] On January 22, 2016, Gryffin released his debut single titled "Heading Home"[13][14] featuring Australian singer Josef Salvat via Darkroom/Interscope Records.

"Remember" was released on October 26 and eventually topped the US Dance Charts,[31] marking Griffith's first number one hit song.

Pulse marks a new era for Gryffin, showcasing his continued experimentation with different genres while staying true to his signature sound.

The album embodies themes of energy, community, and nostalgia for the early-mid 2000s EDM boom, with collaborations from artists like Elderbrook, Disco Lines, and Armin van Buuren.