"The Colourist" is an American indie rock band from Orange County, California formed in 2009 by Adam Castilla and Maya Tuttle of Paper Thin Walls along with friends Kollin Johannsen and Justin Wagner. In 2009, the band won Best New Artist, Best Song and Best Live Band at the O. C. Music Awards with debut single "Little Games" becoming the No. 1 song on Hype Machine.

After years of performing concerts in their home town, the ensemble captured the eyes of major record labels during their residency at Los Angeles' Bootleg Theater. In July 2012, the band signed a record contract with Universal Republic Records.