Adam Torres (singer)
| Adam Torres | |
|---|---|
| Born | Albuquerque, United States |
| Genres | Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Fat Possum Records, Misra Records |
| Associated acts | Southeast Engine |
| Website |
adamtorres |
Adam Torres is an American singer and songwriter. He has released two albums and is currently signed to Fat Possum Records.[1]
Career
Torres was born in Albuquerque, NM,[2] and moved to Athens, OH in 2003 where he enrolled at Ohio University.[1] He became part of Southeast Engine and featured on the album A Wheel Within a Wheel.[1] In 2006 he self-released the album Nova Nostra that was produced with the help of local musicians.[3][4] The material had been written in Switzerland during his stay with his parents over the summer in 2005.[5] The album was re-released on Misra Records in April 2015.[6] After settling in Austin, TX, he signed with Fat Possum records.[1] Here Torres recorded his second album while he toured Europe as support to Monk Parker.[1] In September 2016, the album Pearls to the Swine was released,[7] and Torres embarked on a headlining tour of North America in support.[8]
Live Torres performs with Aisha Burns (violin), Dailey Tolliver (bass/piano) and Thor Harris (percussion).[9]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Smith, Grant. "For Adam Torres, NMF becoming a (good) habit". Retrieved 2016-09-10.
- ↑ "First Watch: Adam Torres, 'Juniper Arms'". Retrieved 2016-09-10.
- ↑ "Adam Torres Returns for 2016 Nelsonville Music Festival". WOUB Digital. May 20, 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
- ↑ "Exclusive: Stream Adam Torres' cult classic album Nostra Nova". April 6, 2015. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
- ↑ "Adam Torres | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
- ↑ "Adam Torres – "Dusty Wing Spirit" (Stereogum Premiere)". March 10, 2015. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
- ↑ "Pearls to Swine – Adam Torres | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
- ↑ "Thor and Friends announce fall tour with Adam Torres (dates)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
- ↑ "Billions Welcomes Adam Torres – Billions". billions.com. Retrieved 2016-09-10.