Torres Dropped by 4AD "for Not Being Commercially Successful Enough"
"Also, fuck the music industry"
Scott took to Twitter last night (April 16) to reveal that she had been let go from a three-album deal with 4AD "for not being commercially successful enough."
"I wish them all the best," she added sarcastically. "Also, fuck the music industry."
My former label, @4AD_Official, has decided to drop me from a 3 album deal for not being commercially successful enough. I wish them all the best. Also, fuck the music industry. Xo, Mackenzie
— TORRES (@torreslovesyou) April 16, 2018
The artist has since received a wave of support in response to her tweet from peers, fans and music writers alike. Check out some of those messages below.
I stood side stage, inspired every single night on tour together. You're one of my favorite artists and performers. ❤️
— Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) April 17, 2018
Sorry to hear
— Geoff Barrow (@jetfury) April 17, 2018
But Record companies are businesses if they don't make money they go bankrupt unless they are funded by posh boys.
You have a loyal fan base ,connect with them Go back to basics I know a lot of bands who have done it and been more financially secure.
oh fuck tho you're about to prove them very wrong bc ur a powerful fucking human and cannot be contained. 🔮
— LIZA ANNE (@lizaannemusic) April 16, 2018
GIRL, I FEEL YOU. I was told by a Warner Bros. Records executive that women have a "shelf life" and once they reach 26, they don't stand a chance of "making it". When I asked what a man's shelf life was, he replied "they don't have one".
— Rituals of Mine (@RitualsofMine) April 17, 2018
💕💕💕 your records are amazing and you deserve way better than this
— maura 🎙 johnston (@maura) April 17, 2018
I 🖤 you and your seeking, beautiful music, Mackenzie.
— stepped up (@annkpowers) April 17, 2018
4AD has yet to comment on the situation, though reps have confirmed to Exclaim! that Torres is indeed no longer with the label.