Seán Griffin’s “People Are Mad” Is the Folk-Punk Reality Check We Didn’t Know We Needed

Let’s just get this out of the way: Seán Griffin gets it. Life’s messy. People are weird. And the older you get, the more you realize… everyone’s just kind of making it up as they go. That’s exactly the energy Griffin brings with his latest track, “People Are Mad”—a twangy, toe-tapping slice of truth wrapped in humor, grit, and a whole lot of Irish charm.

From the jump, the song swings in with this bounce that grabs you by the collar and says, “Alright, let’s talk.” It’s part folk, part pub-rock, part musical chaos, and 100% something you’ll want to play loud on a day when the world feels just a bit too ridiculous to take seriously.

But here’s the trick: beneath the playful beat and banjo grooves, there’s a sharp eye for the absurdity of it all. Griffin doesn't scream it in your face—instead, he shrugs and smirks. It’s not a song about giving up, it’s about giving in to the truth we all quietly live with: people have been mad since day one. And there’s something incredibly freeing about hearing someone finally say it.

There’s this balance Griffin strikes effortlessly—pointing out the chaos of modern life without slipping into cynicism. It’s witty without being preachy, catchy without being shallow. He keeps it grounded with that weathered, wise tone in his voice. It’s the sound of a guy who’s been around the block, seen a thing or two, and still chooses to laugh instead of yell.

If you know Griffin from his days leading The Ruffians, none of this will surprise you. He’s always had a way of blending folk-punk energy with stories that hit just close enough to home. But “People Are Mad” feels like a new chapter—sharper, funnier, more distilled. It’s got the bite of someone who knows the world’s upside down… but still shows up with a grin and maybe a Guinness in hand.

And the music video? Pure gold. Picture cemetery strolls, protest parades, and shopping carts with zero regard for traffic laws. It’s Griffin embracing the beautiful absurdity of it all. One second you’re chuckling, the next you’re oddly emotional—and then you’re back to tapping your foot because, somehow, this chaos slaps.

In the end, “People Are Mad” isn’t just a fun listen. It’s a reminder. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t have to pretend the world makes sense. Just hit play, have a laugh, and know you’re not the only one looking around thinking, “Is it just me, or is everyone completely nuts?”

Spoiler: It’s not just you.

And Seán Griffin? He’s here for it. All of it.