Last Friday, Southeast LA’s The Altons released their sophomore LP, Heartache in Room 14, which saw them blending Latin soul, Motown blues, psychedelic rock, bolero, and just a bit of their punk roots with a vintage production sheen. The revivalism of these genres felt like a perfect fit for Daptone Records, with whom the collective inked a deal prior to the new record’s release.
Before they set out on the initial leg of their US tour in support of the project this week, the quintet set up on a patio in the city of Huntington Park in LA county to give us a “Neighborhoods” rendition of the album track “Del cielo te cuido” (which translates to “I’ll take care of you from heaven”). The muted yet still sauntering version features harmonies from Bryan Ponce and Adrianna Flores backed by electric guitar, bass, organ, and minimal percussion.
Check out the performance below, and find our review of the new record here. You can also grab tickets for all upcoming shows here.
