The Tontons are an indie rock band from Houston, Texas consisting of lead vocalist Asli Omar, bassist Tom Nguyen, guitarist Adam Martinez, and drummer Justin Martinez. They were formed in 2007.
They have received two Houston Press Music Awards, including "Best New Act" of 2008[1] and "Best Local Recording" in 2014.[2] In 2010, the Houston Chronicle named their debut album as one of the "Favorite Local Albums of The Decade", and in 2011 it was named one of the best local albums by both Houston Chronicle and Houston Press. Bun B has referred to them as the "best band in Houston".[3] The Tontons have been covered by SPIN, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Paste, MTV, and CMJ.[4][5][6][7][8][9]
Discography
Studio albums
- The Tontons (2009)
- Make Out King and Other Stories of Love (2014)
EPs
- Sea and Stars (2008)
- Golden (2011)
- Heat (2020)
References
- ^ clampdown (July 30, 2008). "2008 HPMA Winner List". Houston Press (Blogs). Archived from the original on December 17, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
- ^ Rocks Off (August 8, 2014). "The 2014 Houston Press Music Award Winners". Houston Press (Blogs). Archived from the original on January 13, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
- ^ Bernard Freeman (Bun B). "Best band in Houston". Retrieved June 19, 2014.
- ^ Kyle McGovern (February 11, 2014). "Stream the Tontons' Lusty 'Make Out King and Other Stories of Love' Album". Spin Magazine. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
- ^ Andy Langer (January 4, 2014). "Tunes for the New Year From the Home Team". New York Times (Texas Monthly). Retrieved June 19, 2014.
- ^ Eric R. Danton (November 6, 2013). "The Tontons Hit the Road in 'Veida' (Video Premiere)". Wall Street Journal (Speakeasy blog). Retrieved June 20, 2014.
- ^ Sforzini, Hank. "12 Texas Bands You Should Listen To Now :: Music :: Lists :: Paste". Pastemagazine.com. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- ^ Greenwald, David (August 30, 2012). "New Song: The Tontons, 'Golden'". Buzzworthy.mtv.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ Billy Mitchell. "Sonicbids Spotlight: Houston TX's The Tontons". Cmj.com. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
Further reading
- Rolling Stone: 'Magic Hour' by The Tontons - Free MP3. January 2, 2014
- Village Voice Exclusive Premiere: Listen to the Tontons "Pony" By Brian McManus Mon., Jan. 27 2014
- KMUW Wichitaw: Tontons offer new timeless sound
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