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We've been fans of TORRES ever since Mackenzie Scott's 2015 album Sprinter. I saw her live shortly after the release of that album, and I left thinking that the show was OK, but TORRES was going to be great some day. That day came this year with the release of Thirstier. TORRES has been improving with every single release, and Thirstier might be Scott's masterpiece. The album is filled with huge rock songs with a strong pop sensibility. 2021 is the year that alt-pop edged its way into alt-rock, and this is the pinnacle of that moment. TORRES is blending the two genres perfectly, in a way that hasn't been seen since Tina Turner in the 80's. I had to miss a tour of small clubs earlier this year, and it was truly my loss since there is no way TORRES will be playing those venues by this time next year. If the Superchunk/TORRES tour is playing anywhere near you next year, I implore you to check it out. Songs of note: "Don't Go Puttin Wishes in My Head," ...

Photo by Shervin Lainez What else can we truly say about TORRES at this point? Mackenzie Scott's latest single, "Thirstier," starts off almost as a ballad. It's quiet, with gently strummed guitar over a faraway electronic beat. And, if that was all the song was, it would be a gorgeous ballad that we'd completely adore. Then, the rock kicks in making it a mid-90's style power pop rocker. "Thirstier" then goes full on loud/quiet/loud for the rest of the song, although even the quiet parts are less quiet after that. It's a love song about how intense a relationship can be even as it goes on, with a chorus that includes the lyrics "The more of you I drink / The thirstier of you I get." You can watch the video for "Thirstier" below. Thirstier  is due out July 30 on Merge Records. You can pre-order/pre-save a copy here . For more on TORRES, check out the artist's Facebook and Twitter . Upcoming tour dates are below the video. S...

Photo by Shervin Lainez We've been pretty high on TORRES ever since 2015's Sprinter. Mackenzie Scott has been showing flashes of greatness for the past six years, constantly threatening to explode with every new release. Her upcoming album will be what launches her into theaters. Her latest single, "Hug From a Dinosaur," is brilliant. Besides having one of the greatest song titles in recent memory, it's this fuzzy and grungy pop/rock jam. It's this impossibly bouncy and upbeat pop song, but with enough rock guitar and grunge edge to it to keep even the crustiest rock fan happy. Seriously, making indie rock stalwarts and people that just want to groove and dance happy with the same song is nearly impossible, but TORRES pulls it off with a killer song and her charm. Mackenzie Scott says of the new song: “ The title emerged from a dream I had. The song’s theme is that truth is eternal, and it’s also about never stopping. To bring it back down to earth, the song’s...

Photo by Shervin Lainez We've been on the TORRES bandwagon since 2015, and one of the best parts of the six years of fandom has been watching her grow as an artist. She's been tinkering with her sound this entire time, dancing between a more pop oriented style and a more indie rock one. Her latest single might be her best yet. "Don't Go Puttin Wishes in My Head" is an indie pop epic. It's such a ridiculously huge song that almost borders on being cheesy at times, but that becomes the true charm of the song. It's a pop song, there's no question about that, but it keeps the indie rock vibe TORRES has been channeling all along to satisfy our craving for that as well. This is what is going to propel TORRES to the stardom she's deserved for years now, so if you haven't joined us on the bandwagon yet, now is the time. Before you think I called the song cheesy as an insult, Mackenzie Scott (aka TORRES) says the song is  “...  my relentless arena count...