The Tontons Explained

The Tontons
Origin:	Houston, Texas, United States
Years Active:	-present
Associated Acts:	Fat Tony, Kam Franklin, Bun B
Current Members:	Asli Omar Tom Nguyen Adam Martinez Justin Martinez

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 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

• 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

Notes and References

1. Web site: clampdown. 2008 HPMA Winner List. Houston Press (Blogs). 19 June 2014. 30 July 2008. 17 December 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141217172532/http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2008/07/2008_hpma_winner_list.php. dead.
2. Web site: Rocks Off. The 2014 Houston Press Music Award Winners. Houston Press (Blogs). 15 August 2014. 8 August 2014. 13 January 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150113232530/http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2014/08/the_2014_houston_press_music_a_1.php. dead.
3. Web site: Bernard Freeman(Bun B). Best band in Houston. 19 June 2014.
4. Web site: Kyle McGovern. Stream the Tontons' Lusty 'Make Out King and Other Stories of Love' Album. Spin Magazine. 19 June 2014. 11 February 2014.
5. News: Andy Langer. Tunes for the New Year From the Home Team. New York Times (Texas Monthly). 19 June 2014. 4 January 2014.
6. Web site: Eric R. Danton. The Tontons Hit the Road in 'Veida' (Video Premiere). Wall Street Journal (Speakeasy blog). 20 June 2014. 6 Nov 2013.
7. Web site: Sforzini . Hank . 12 Texas Bands You Should Listen To Now :: Music :: Lists :: Paste . Pastemagazine.com . 2014-06-25.
8. Web site: 08/30/2012 11:02:54 am by David Greenwald in Music. . New Song: The Tontons, 'Golden' . https://web.archive.org/web/20120901152001/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2012/08/30/new-song-the-tontons-golden/ . dead . September 1, 2012 . Buzzworthy.mtv.com . 2012-08-30 . 2014-06-25.
9. Web site: Billy Mitchell . Sonicbids Spotlight: Houston TX's The Tontons . Cmj.com . 2014-06-25.