The Growl is a band from Fremantle,

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, formed by

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bass guitarist, and vocalist

Cam Avery Cameron Avery (born 21 April 1988) is an Australian multi-instrumentalist, musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known as a member of the bands Pond and Tame Impala, and as the frontman for The Growl. Early life Born in East Fremantle, ...

History

The Growl is known for having two drummers. Their first EP was mixed by Brian Lucey, who had worked on

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' album

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. In 2012 and 2013, the band went on an international tour supporting

. After touring the United States and Canada with Tame Impala, The Growl returned to the shores of their homeland, Australia, in April 2013 to mark the release of their debut LP ''What Would Christ Do??'' with a national headline tour. The group has earned multiple WAMI nominations, a

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unearthed slot at last year's Big Day Out and a spot on the NME Australian Acts To Watch list in 2013.

Discography

* ''Cleaver Lever'' – 2011 (EP) * ''What Would Christ Do??'' – 2013 (LP)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Growl Australian indie rock groups People from Fremantle