Torres Mackenzie Scott

Torres Approaches Power Pop Crunch

Soundcheck | Nov 18, 2021

Torres, aka singer and guitarist Mackenzie Scott, unleashes the exuberant energy of a post-plague celebration with her latest album, Thirstier. She writes about passion and desire and “bringing my girlfriend lunch so she can keep painting.” Adding to these romantic sentiments are the overt power pop crunch of muscular and hooky guitars, Moog-enhanced melodies and Torres’ expressive voice, which goes from hug to howl. Torres and her band declare their arena rock intentions live in The Greene Space. - Caryn Havlik

Set List: "Don't Go Puttin Wishes In My Head," "Hug from a Dinosaur," "Thirstier"

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