Adam Torres (singer)

Adam Torres is an American singer and songwriter. He has released two albums and is currently signed to Fat Possum Records.[1]

Adam Torres
BornAlbuquerque, United States
GenresFolk
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2006–present
LabelsFat Possum Records, Misra Records
Associated actsSoutheast Engine
Websiteadamtorres.tv

Career

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]

gollark: Supply EVERYONE with nuclear reactors!
gollark: Besides that, long-distance power transmission incurs losses.
gollark: Factories and datacentres and stuff need power constantly.
gollark: No, we need power *constantly*, just telling people "you're using energy wrong" is not really a good solution.
gollark: There are new innovations in nuclear power which could improve efficiency, reduce cost and improve safety too, except nobody seems to be implementing them because people seem to just... not like nuclear.

References
  1. Smith, Grant. "For Adam Torres, NMF becoming a (good) habit". Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  2. "First Watch: Adam Torres, 'Juniper Arms'". Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  3. "Adam Torres Returns for 2016 Nelsonville Music Festival". WOUB Digital. May 20, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  4. "Exclusive: Stream Adam Torres' cult classic album Nostra Nova". April 6, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  5. "Adam Torres | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  6. "Adam Torres – "Dusty Wing Spirit" (Stereogum Premiere)". March 10, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  7. "Pearls to Swine – Adam Torres | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  8. "Thor and Friends announce fall tour with Adam Torres (dates)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  9. "Billions Welcomes Adam Torres – Billions". billions.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
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