The Growlers are an American band formed in Dana Point, California in 2006, now based in Costa Mesa. The band was formed by singer Brooks Nielsen and lead guitarist Matt Taylor later adding keyboard player/guitarist Kyle Straka and bassist Anthony Braun Perry. They have released five albums, three EPs and a number of singles. The band's sound has been described as "a trademark style of music that somehow combines country, surf, pop, rock and beat" which has been labelled "Beach Goth"