The Tontons are an
indie rock
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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 and "Best Local Recording" in 2014. In 2010
Houston Chronicle
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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".
The Tontons have been covered by
SPIN,
The New York Times
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,
The Wall Street Journal
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,
Paste,
MTV, and
CMJ.
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
Rolling Stone: 'Magic Hour' by The Tontons - Free MP3. January 2, 2014Village Voice Exclusive Premiere: Listen to the Tontons "Pony" By Brian McManus Mon., Jan. 27 2014KMUW Wichitaw: Tontons offer new timeless sound
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Indie rock musical groups from Texas
Musical groups from Houston