Mackenzie Scott’s quiet early music gave hints that she could get loud, but in her new work recording as TORRES, she unleashes an as-yet-unheard intensity. Her new album Sprinter channels clear influences like Patti Smith and PJ Harvey, while still hinting at further growth. (She’s only 24.)
Her band is extraordinary, too. Guitarist Cameron Kapoor provides a perfect level of controlled noise under Scott’s alternately melodic and aggressive playing, while Erin Manning contributes haunting harmonies and drummer Dominic Cipolla provides spacious punctuation. Watch their incredible performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert. Enjoy! -Mandi@1063RL
Set List
- “New Skin”
- “A Proper Polish Welcome”
- “The Harshest Light”