Torches

Torches are a London post-punk group from the United Kingdom, formed in 2011. The band is a quintet built around vocals, guitar, organ, drums and samples.

Overview

Torches form part of the UK’s post-punk scene and are based in London. The group name is also used by another band from Los Angeles, but the London act is the one identified here.

Line-up and instrumentation

The band performs as five musicians, with vocals, guitar, organ, drums and samples making up its core sound. The group is described as a quintet rather than a smaller rock trio or quartet.

Activity and style

Torches operate as a London-based post-punk band. Their instrumentation places them in a format that combines guitar-led song structures with organ textures and programmed or sampled elements.