Biography
Mark Foster turned advertising-honed production chops into a band that could seduce alternative and pop formats simultaneously.
Torches balanced danceable percussion with psych guitar sheen, expanding into widescreen festival sets.
Later albums explored analogue synths and social commentary without abandoning melodic lift.
Lossless streams show sidechain pump, vocal chop FX, and live drum overlays working in layered tension.
New Clear Radio streams curated rock-focused programming with quality up to 320kbps—ideal for hearing guitar-driven records with depth and punch.
At a glance
- American indie pop band formed in Los Angeles, California in 2009.
- Debut album Torches (2011) featured Pumped Up Kicks, a worldwide multi-format hit.
- Founded by singer-songwriter Mark Foster, who continues as creative anchor.