Live Review: The Growlers, The Babe Rainbow, Good Morning
The crude Melbourne audience were thoroughly entertained by The Growlers
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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Latest Articles
Reviews / Live
News / Music
The Growlers Announce 2015 East-Coast Summer Tour
The Californian faves will be back Down Under for a run of shows in January
Reviews / Album
Album Review: The Growlers Chinese Fountain Jazmine O'Sullivan
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Growlers, Tomorrow Tulips, The Kramers
They definitely play for too long (a 90-minute set on a Wednesday?), but the crowd leave spent and thoroughly satisfied.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Growlers, Tomorrow Tulips, The Walking Who
The furnace that is a capacity Oxford Art Factory (almost like being in SoCal in summer) seemed stoked with the set even when the band chose to forego an encore.
Features / Music
Keeping The Spark Alive
"A dipshit friend threw a firework into our space and lit our studio on fire..."
News / Music
The Growlers Drop New Videos Ahead Of Australian Tour
Two fresh clips from the Cali natives
Features / Premiere
The Growlers - Humdrum Blues
News / Music
The Growlers Name Australian Tour Supports
A fellow Cali band plus a few Aussies added to the run
News / Music
The Growlers Announce First Australian Tour
The Californians will be here in March.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: The Growlers - Gilded Pleasures
If you can’t fall in love with Hiding Under Covers or Humdrum Blues, then check your pulse – you’re probably dead.
News / Music
Smack Face Records Partner With Everloving, Sign The Growlers
Their new EP will be out shortly.
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