As lead singer of Los Angeles-based The Growlers, Brooks Nielsen led the band to worldwide acclaim, growing their fan base with eight studio albums, countless international tours, and their own decade-long Beach Goth music festival.
On September 12, 2025, Brooks released his brand-new solo album Grain of Dirt alongside The Growlers’ Feel My Funk EP—their first new release in six years. Both projects showcase Brooks’ unmistakable voice and songwriting, marking a new chapter for his solo career and for the band that defined a generation.