Golden State is a rock band from southern California lead by singer songwriter James Grundler and guitarist Marc Boggio. James was the mastermind behind underground Alt indie band PALOALTO, which had gained minor success with songs Breathe In and Fade Out In. With the release of their second album Blood Finger Prick was conceived during the most trying times, personally and globally, James dove head first into the unknown, tapping into the emotions and spirit of the last year and a half. "these new songs came with out force. Like a life preserver, thrown to me in the turbulent sea"