Torridon were founded in 2005 by Kenny Smith, the lead vocalist[1][3] and song writer[4] who is supported by Michael MacMillan.
[1][6] Fourteen years after forming, Torridon released their debut album Break The Chains on 20 September 2019.
[1][4] The album deals with themes of mental health and suicide, referring to the lived experiences of band members.
[7] Tracks include Lighthouse, Sweet 16, Highland Girl, Here We Go Again, Drinking Away and No Bills To Pay.
[7] Their style was described by as being at the "rock/pop end of the folk-rock spectrum" by Paul Mansfield writing in The Living Tradition, Mansfield also compared their style to that of Runrig, The Saw Doctors, Deacon Blue, and Big Country.