The Helltones

The Helltones are a six-piece surf-soul-rock and roll band from Oakland, California, formed in 2016 by frontman Darwin Siegaldoud and drummer Paul Bowman. Their sound draws from early garage rock, doo-wop, Motown, surf, and blues, built around harmony vocals, organ, and twangy guitar. They have released multiple records, including the 2023 album Medusa, recorded at Santo in Oakland. The current lineup features Siegaldoud, guitarist Eric Escobedo, drummer Mike Lawson, organist Natalyn Daniels, bassist Shane Lawton, and vocalist Kristin McReddie.