Torino Black is a tornado on stage. The Austin quartet, led by charismatic frontwoman Sisi Berry and powered by the massive riffs of guitarist Saúl Arteta, flaunts pure rock & roll fury with heavy hooks and a sultry energy.

The group continues preparing for the release of their full-length bow in March, long overdue follow-up to an inaugural 2016 EP, Food for a Therapist. One of the standout tracks from that initial recording, the blistering “OH,” gets the honor of becoming the band’s first video – and makes its debut here.

The clip, directed and edited by AJ Vallejo with videography by Gilbert Vallaseñor and Luke Adams, captures Torino Black’s tight crush of power, catharsis, and defiance. Arteta produced the new album.

Torino Black kicks off 2019 with a tour in Spain, and subsequent release of three new singles from the LP leading up to its drop during South by Southwest season. Check out the video:

This article appears in December 7 • 2018.

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Doug Freeman has been writing for the Austin Chronicle since 2007, covering the arts and music scene in the city. He is originally from Virginia and earned his Masters Degree from the University of Texas. He is also co-editor of The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology, published by UT Press.