The Altons announce Heartache in Room 14 (Daptone: Jalen Ngonda, Thee Sacred Souls)
The Altons announce debut albumHeartache in Room 14 is out 14th February on Daptone Records
Emerging from Southeast Los Angeles, The Altons have become a key fixture in the vibrant West Coast souldies scene and today the band announces the February 14, 2025 release of Heartache in Room 14, their debut LP via Daptone Records.
Heartache in Room 14 opener “Waiting,” released today with the album announcement, showcases lyrical vulnerability and tells a poignant story of longing and love against a backdrop of a haunting organ and creeping rhythm.
Listen to 'Waiting' here
Central to The Altons' sound is the deeply harmonious interplay between the vocals of front-persons Adriana Flores and Bryan Ponce, which imbues their music with an intimate and sincere quality. Heartache in Room 14 is a duet album inspired by the Motown and Stax eras with a cultural lens of a group born and raised in Los Angeles. Supported by the solid rhythm foundation laid by Caitlin Moss on drums and Chris “Bolillo” Manjarrez on bass, the band has crafted a sound that resonates with both nostalgia and freshness.
Heartache in Room 14 is produced by Daptone Records’ renowned Bosco Mann, signifying a pivotal evolution in their artistry. Describing the new creative process, Ponce notes, "This whole album was a new experience for us, from the way we approach songwriting to how we recorded the music." Flores adds, "Working at Penrose with Gabe was a turning point for us. Our songwriting process was meticulously broken down and rebuilt, focusing intensely on lyrics, melody, and arrangement."
As pioneering members of Daptone Records' Penrose imprint, The Altons quickly progressed from captivating local nightclubs to lighting up stages at major festivals such as Austin City Limits, Montreal Jazz Festival, and Corona Capital, selling thousands of records along the way.
The Altons perform a trio of California shows with Chicano Batman this weekend before closing out the year in Europe with extensive worldwide touring planned throughout all of 2025. Heartache in Room 14 is set to propel The Altons and their distinctive brand of soul music to new heights, captivating audiences across the globe with their unique sound and profound musical storytelling.
Track list
1. Waiting
2. Tangled Up in You
3. I Try I Try
3. Perdóname
5. Float
6. Where Did She go
7. Del cielo te cuido
8. Your Light
9. Over and Over
10. Show You Love
Tour dates
Thu, 31st Oct - London, UK - Jazz Cafe*
Sat, 2nd Nov - Rotterdam, NL - Bird Fest
Sun, 3rd Nov - Nijmegen, NL - Doornroosje*
Mon, 4th Nov - The Hague, NL Paard Van Troje*
Tue, 5th Nov - Groningen, NL - De Oosterpoort*
Fri, 8th Nov - Paris, FR - New Morning*
Sat, 9th Nov - Angers, FR - La Chabada*
Sun, 10th Nov - Tourcoing, FR - Le Grand Mix*
Wed, 13th Nov- Bordeaux, FR - Rock School Barbey*
Thu, 14th Nov- La Rochelle, FR - La Sirène*
Fri, 15th Nov - La Roche-sur-Yon, FR - Quai M*
Sat, 16th Nov - Rouen, FR - Le 106*
Tue, 19th Nov- Madrid, SP - El Sol*
Wed, 20th Nov- Barcelona, SP - Sala Upload*
*w/ Thee Sinseers
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