Adam Torres (singer)
Adam Torres | |
|---|---|
| Born | Albuquerque |
| Genres | Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Fat Possum Records, Misra Records |
| Website | adamtorres |
Adam Torres is a singer and songwriter. He has released two albums and is currently signed to Fat Possum Records.[1]
Career
[edit]Torres was born in Albuquerque, NM,[2] grew up in West Chester, Ohio, and moved to Athens, Ohio 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 Nostra Nova 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 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
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Smith, Grant (June 2016). "For Adam Torres, NMF becoming a (good) habit". Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ "First Watch: Adam Torres, 'Juniper Arms'". NPR. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ "Adam Torres Returns for 2016 Nelsonville Music Festival". WOUB Digital. May 20, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ "Exclusive: Stream Adam Torres' cult classic album Nostra Nova". The A.V. Club. April 6, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ "Adam Torres | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ "Adam Torres – "Dusty Wing Spirit" (Stereogum Premiere)". March 10, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ "Pearls to Swine – Adam Torres | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ "Thor and Friends announce fall tour with Adam Torres (dates)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ "Billions Welcomes Adam Torres – Billions". billions.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2016.