Buttertones

A moody Los Angeles-based surf rock/garage outfit with a Merseybeat heart and a take-no-prisoners punk attitude, the Buttertones draw inspiration from bands like the Sonics, the Beatles, the Monks, Joy Division, and the Cramps. The group built a loyal fan base with their atmospheric live shows and albums like 2017's Gravedigging and 2018's Midnight in a Moonless Dream. The Buttertones were formed in 2011 as a bedroom project for singer/guitarist Richard Araiza, drummer Modesto Cobian, and ex-Cherry Glazerr bassist Sean Redman. After issuing their cassette-only debut via Los A...