John Torres is a songwriter, recording artist and vocalist who has been making music for close to 30 years. A native of Los Angeles, California, his work has spanned a wide range of genres and styles, from indie, folk, and singer-songwriter, to opera and musical theater. As a songwriter, John has received numerous honors including a John Lennon Songwriting Award, an L.A Stage Alliance Ovation Award, and nominations by the American Independent Music Awards and Stage Raw Theater Awards. In addition, his music has been featured on many T.V. shows and networks (such as MTV, ABC, NBC, TLC), as well as multiple short and feature length films.

John has written over 300 songs to date, and has produced and co-produced hundreds of tracks, for both his own music, as well as for other artists.

He’s the founding member of the indie folk band, Towers of Temple City.

In 2019 Torres co-composed the music and lyrics to the now award winning musical theater adaptation of the 1980 Warner Bros film “Bronco Billy", which was nominated for 9 L.A. Stage Raw Awards (Including Original Music), and won 2 Ovation Awards (Including Lyrics/Composition for an Original Musical) in late January 2024, Bronco Billy will make its debut in London’s Charing Cross Theater.

John proudly serves on the Board of Directors for Bresee, a non-profit organization in the heart of Los Angeles, dedicated to fighting poverty by empowering youth and families with the skills, resources and relationships necessary to thrive.

In 2022, John released his 5th album, “Shelter in Places,” written and produced entirely himself, during the Covid 19 Pandemic.

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                  John and I sang together in college. I was not only inspired by his voice, but by his songs. “Living Without You” resonated so deeply with me and inspired me to begin to write my first real song…I’ve been writing ever since. Thanks John!
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                SARA BAREILLES, GRAMMY NOMINATED SONGWRITER/RECORDING ARTIST EPIC RECORDS
                
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                  @johntorresmusic ok tweeps..if ur into good music and a gr8 voice..follow this dude…not just cause he’s my friend..but cause he’s awesome!
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                ACTOR, REGGIE LEE (GRIM)
                
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                  Closest you’ll get to hearing an angel sing without having to go to heaven. John Torres is one of the best young voices I’ve heard since Josh Groban. His range, pitch and timing are superb… his work ethic and attitude even better! I expect he will have a great career ahead.
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                 MARJORIE MAYE, MULTI-PLATINUM EMI SONGWRITER
                
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                  GREAT MUSIC ALERT!! Check out my friend @johntorresmusic & http://www.johntorres.com Be sure 2 pick up his albums under the “listen/buy” tab!
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                 ACTOR, HILL HARPER (CSI NY)
                
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Everybody…check out my new favorite musician!!!! I am in love with this guy’s music…JOHN TORRES. www.johntorres.com…..ready, GO!!”…”More on johntorres.com…listening now to this song he wrote HALLELUJAH…blows me away… check it out
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ACTRESS, SELA WARD
                
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John Torres is Brilliant. I’ve been a pro musician, writer and producer for 25 years now with close to 1000 album credits, 100’s of singles and several movie soundtracks to my list with lot’s of world known artists and one of the best things about having this as my line of work is that I get to work with so many wonderful humans and sometimes also with some very unique talents…and once in a blue moon a perfect combination of both…John Torres is both in my book!!! Your road ahead is nothing but bright my friend…trust me!!!
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TOMMY DENANDER, MULTI-PLATINUM PRODUCER AND MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST
                
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John Torres is an amazing singer and songwriter. He has one of those voices that mesmerizes you and that coupled with his stunning tone and undeniable vocal technique, makes his one of the best voices out there. His songwriting is totally unique, well crafted and memorable and I believe John is a true rising star.
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LINDSAY TOMASIC, FRAMEWORKS MUSIC

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