The Buttertones are an alternative rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 2012. The band consists of guitarist and lead vocalist Richard Araiza, guitarist and vocalist Dakota Böttcher, bassist Sean Redman (formerly of Cherry Glazerr), drummer/multi-instrumentalist Modeste 'Cobi' Cobián, and saxophonist/keyboardist London Guzmån. Their music draws upon and straddles multiple genres, including doo-wop, surf music, garage rock, and post-punk rock.