The Altons

The Altons

The Altons are a soul rock group from Los Angeles, United States, centred on Chris Manjarrez and Caitlin Moss. They are associated with Penrose and are described as a soul act with psychedelic elements and Chicano soul influences.

They develop a sound rooted in soulful blues, with cumbia and other genre-crossing influences drawn from Los Angeles. The group presents that mixture both in its recordings and in live performances, reflecting the cultural crossroads of Southeast Los Angeles.

Activity and live appearances

The Altons have been active in the Los Angeles area for several years and build a local reputation through performances at events including Viva Pomona and Echo Park Rising.

Recording

In The Meantime is an album by the group, linked to their background in Southeast Los Angeles and presented as a step forward in their development.