Torres is the stage name for singer-songwriter Mackenzie Scott, who has been putting out finely crafted indie rock albums for about a decade now. Her songs have always had a clarity and a sense of direction about them, but earlier in her career, they tended to have a more layered construction as she was allowing them to slowly build to a peak. That and her overall sound, guitar work, and impassioned delivery, she often came across as a more adventurous cousin of St. Vincent. She has since begun to streamline her arrangements and place her melodies more up front and central , even turning up the rock, especially in her latest album. Her music is neither aggressive nor mellow, and it comes in a variety of tempos and tones. Even when they sound straightforward, her songs benefit from repeat listens.