Album Review: The Growlers – Natural Affair
"[A]nother classic."
The Growlers
The Growlers is an American band from Southern California. They began their career in the Orange County city of Dana Point, California in 2006. They are currently based in Costa Mesa. The band is currently composed of singer Brooks Nielsen and keyboard player/guitarist Kyle Straka. They have released seven albums, several EPs and a number of singles. The band's sound has been described as "a trademark style of music that somehow combines surf, pop, rock and beat" which has been labeled "Beach Goth".
Albums
2007
Greatest sHits
2009
Are You in or Out?
2013
Hung at Heart
2014
Chinese Fountain
2016
City Club
2018
Casual Acquaintances
2019
Natural Affair
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The Growlers Confirm 2020 Australian Headline Tour
Their largest Aussie stint to date.
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Live Review: The Growlers, The Chats, Pist Idiots
"[Kirin J] Callinan and Nielsen dove trustingly into the crowd, Nielsen waving from his 'seat' like royalty."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Growlers, The Babe Rainbow, Cassowarys
"With Callinan and Neilsen intertwined on stage as the lights go down and the last chords ring out, it’s a beautiful motif for us to journey off into the Valley on."
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The Growlers Announce Pop-up Events During Australian Tour
Get in while you can!
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Ahead of The Growlers' tour Down Under, Anthony Carew talks to frontman Brooks Nielsen about discovering music by getting high, making art instead of looking at butt cheeks and brunches, and just doing what he can with the things he has.
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Photo Diary: The Growlers give a behind-the-scenes look at their EU/US tour
Arriving with a new single, the tour diary gives us a taste of what to expect from the Cali rockers when they're here next month..
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Live Review: The Growlers, Wawawow
"No one could steal the show from Brooks."
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Live Review: The Growlers, Nice Biscuit
"It's hot and sweaty and there's elbows everywhere, but none of that matters."
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Album Review: The Growlers - City Club
"A band who seem unable or unwilling to do any wrong."
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