After establishing themselves as a band to be reckoned with, a top 10 UK album and a string of sold out tours, the Essex based band have today revealed the video for "Excuse Me" - which is lifted from their début album.
They're also supporting none other than MUSE on their UK arena tour, you can check all of the dates out below.
UK TOUR (*Supporting Muse) Tue 29 March - Southend Chinnerys - SOLD OUT Thu 31 March - London O2 Forum - SOLD OUT Fri 01 April - Birmingham Library - SOLD OUT Sat 02 April - Birmingham Barclaycard Arena* Sun 03 April - London The O2* Tue 05 April - Dublin 3Arena* Wed 06 April - Belfast The SSE Arena* Thu 07 April - Glasgow O2 ABC Fri 08 April - Manchester Arena* Sat 09 April - Bristol Trinity - SOLD OUT Mon 11 April - Sheffield Leadmill - SOLD OUT Tue 12 April - Newcastle Riverside Thu 14 April - Manchester O2 Ritz - SOLD OUT Mon 18 April - Glasgow Hydro* Wed 20 April - Norwich UEA Thu 21 April - Nottingham Rescue Rooms- SOLD OUT
Nothing But Thieves have announced they will be supporting Muse for 16 dates of their 'Drones' tour, throughout the UK and Europe starting next Thursday (3rd March). Following this announcement, Nothing But Thieves have made some changes to previously scheduled dates, on their 'Under My Ski' tour. Fully amended dates for their 'Under My Skin' tour can be found on their Facebook page.
The band say - "We're over the moon Muse have asked us to support them. We get to hear "Plug In Baby" in arenas every night for a month...pretty awesome!"
Nothing But Thieves will support Muse on the following dates on the ‘Drones’ tour: Thursday 3rd March – Paris, France Friday 4th March – Paris, France Sunday 6th March – Cologne, Germany Monday 7th March – Amsterdam, Netherlands Wednesday 9th March – Amsterdam, Netherlands Thursday 10th March – Amsterdam, Netherlands Saturday 12th March – Brussels, Belgium Sunday 13th March – Brussels, Belgium Tuesday 15th March – Brussels, Belgium Wednesday 16th March – Brussels, Belgium Saturday 2nd April – Birmingham, UK Sunday 3rd April – London, UK Tuesday 05th April – Dublin, Ireland Wednesday 06th April – Belfast, UK Friday 08th April – Manchester, UK Monday 18th April – Glasgow, UK
Nothing But Thieves have revealed a rather touching and emotive video for their latest single,"If I Get High". Lifted from their début self-titled album, the track is as emotive and epic as the video below, and to think the band has gone from nothing to this within three years. Great to see.
Alternative rock five-piece Nothing But Thieves have been conquering the music scene this year. With an incredible debut album released last month and numerous epic singles, there is no stopping this band. We caught up with guitarist Joe and bassist Phil before their headline show at a sold-out Thekla in Bristol. The show itself was outstanding, the live-set itself was flawless and the boat literally rocked. Check out our interview below:
First question, so how did the name Nothing But Thieves come about?
Joe: There’s a quote and it said, ‘Don’t be impressionable, your religious leaders are nothing but mega thieves.’ I don’t think mega thieves is a very good band name, but thought Nothing But Thieves is a good band name so there you go.
Phil: What would a mega-thief be like?
Joe: Steals everything like it’s not bolted down, it’s gone!
When did you all decide to form a band? Were you always a five-piece?
Joe: It kind of morphed. It was probably myself, Conor and Dom. We were jamming for ages, just kind of wrote songs. Then, as we kind of got songs together we needed members so...
Phil: You can’t really do the live thing without drums and bass. So those guys went to school together, me and Dom are cousins.
Joe: Price used to open with his band for our old band and when our drummer left we took on Price.
Phil: We stole him, we are mega thieves.
Was alternative rock the genre you always wanted to go into?
Joe: It was always going to be rock as we play guitar. However, we try to be more than just your typical rock band, I guess more alternative rock.
Phil: We have loads and loads and loads of inspiration behind our sound.
Joe: Anything that takes rock music but doesn’t do it in the standard way. You get a lot of guitar rock bands which I just find a bit boring. So like, Arcade Fire do something really interesting with their sound, Radiohead are really interesting too. Back in the day, Pink Floyd as well. Anyone like that really.
Tell us about your album artwork. How did the horse logo come about?
Phil: I got it tattooed.
Joe: He did, there (points).
Phil: It got infected.
Joe: It’s bad luck for the album isn’t it.
Phil: I couldn’t believe it, I bashed it. I got it done when we were on the road, not actually on the road like in a tattoo place when we were on the road. I had it done and then I bashed it when I was playing the bass and damaged it completely.
Joe: But the design actually came from when I was doing my dissertation. We needed album artwork and I was procrastinating and I just started looking up photos that maybe we could use and I came across this elephant that was disintegrating. I liked the image, it was cool, there was an actual element that was kind of falling apart. I gave it to our artist who does a lot of our artwork like the circle logo and stuff. He’s good, we really like what he does. So I gave that to him and he came back with the horse with the actual element of being enclosed by smoke.
So is this one of your first headline shows in Bristol apart from Dot to Dot?
Phil: Not quite true, we did The Birdcage back in the day. Technically that was our first show here in Bristol. We met a band called Cursor Major who we love. They were a local Bristol band.
Joe: This is like our second show technically. But, the first big one. Dot to Dot was really good this year. My guitar stopped working during the first track which was great!
Phil: That was one of the first shows we did actually that when we played we realised that people were actually hearing the music, it was getting out there. The radio were playing us a lot and it was the first time that we could see a load of people singing back.
Joe: That was actually part of the switch for us. It was the point where no-one really knew us and then there was a little buzz around the band.
Phil: So yes it was actually Bristol where we realised that. Also, we played Thekla before supporting Darlia and Conor did his first ever stage dive.
What’s been your favourite show so far on this European tour?
Phil: Poland was mad. We seem to go down there quite well. It was an 800 capacity venue that was sold out which was mad. I felt like I was in the Beatles or something. They were screaming for us. It was mad.
Joe: We did our first Italian headline in Milan and Bologna. Both sold out and it was just crazy.
Phil: They’ve all been like really really really special. They’re our own shows and lots of them have been sold out so that’s been insane on its own. We enjoy what we do so they’ve all been great.
How was festival season? Favourite festival you played at?
Joe: Reading will always be good for us because that’s the one we always went to as kids.
Phil: What was that one after Rome?
Joe: So we played with Muse in Rome which was amazing. But the very next day we went from that and flew from Rome to Belgium to play this festival, I can’t remember what it was called.
Phil: We didn’t even have a hotel, we went straight from Rock in Roma to the airport. So we played in front of 36000 people and then we got on a flight, went to Belgium.
Joe: And we played to about 40 people.
Phi: When we first went on we played to around 10 people and we were just laughing. We were just drained and we had to just laugh about it.
Joe: The night before was obviously incredible and just before we got on at this festival we realised we were back down to earth. But it was still fun. Reading was amazing. Also, there’s this festival called Lowlands in The Netherlands.
Phil: It’s like the Dutch Glastonbury. That was great.
Joe: There was such a buzz about our band and the tent was so full that they had to send people away and close the sides of the tent to stop people trying to get in.
Phil: It was a nice feeling.
So your debut album came out last month, what was the songwriting process like?
Joe: It differed from track to track. It was written over a long long time, over like two and a half to three years maybe. So it’s odd to collate it all into one album really. It all seemed a bit fragmented. All the songs came out differently, we don’t really have a formula when we write so the album sounds quite different from song to song. We designed it that way, we don’t want to write the same song twelve times. Sometimes they come from a lyric, sometimes they come from a drum loop, anything really. I don’t think we are good enough to have a formula, we just kind of jump on anything that works.
Do you have a favourite track off your album?
Phil: I think we worked so hard on making it a full album that I don’t really have a favourite. I actually just kind of like enjoy listening to it. We’re all quite proud of it. I’m proud of everything that we all did.
Joe: I wouldn’t put it on to listen to yet because it’s too recent. I still know what went into it. We’re not sick of it though.
Phil: There’s not a particular favourite though.
Joe: I’m probably proud of the song, ‘If I Get High.’ It seemed really cohesive to me.
Your most recent video that’s up is ‘Wake Up Call’-how was it filming that clip?
Joe: You know how we say that we’re not sick of the album. When you do a video you get so sick of the song.
Phil: Yeah, that was outrageous. They always like doing slow-motion shots, but to get that you have to play to the track sped up, so when they slow the track down it looks like you’re going in slow-motion and you’re playing in time. So you play along in time with it and the quicker you move, the better it will look. So playing it fast that much was tiring. The paper flying around was also weird. There was a lot of smoke and they were all going ‘CUT’ and everyone was coughing, it was really bad!
Joe: Originally there wasn’t enough paper so it kind of looked like someone had just thrown a paper aeroplane about. Eventually, it turned out alright though.
How was it performing the VEVO live sessions?
Phil: They were good, although again it was playing those songs a lot of times in a row.
Joe: That was part of the VEVO lift thing we won so that was cool.
Phil: They got us a plaque!
Joe: Each!
Phil: That’s going to go up somewhere.
Joe: It’s the first thing we’ve won as a band.
Phil: It’s the first thing I’ve ever won really. I really wanted a medal as a kid but never got a medal.
Joe: But yea, the performances were fun! That’s our favourite bit as a band. Especially nowadays, you get asked to do a lot of stuff that sometimes isn’t very fun. The music bit is the fun bit.
More things coming up soon?
Joe: Can’t tell you what but lots of things coming up early next year. New single. We’re just talking about the new video now actually.
Phil: The one thing we can tell you is that it’s on the album! You can find it on there but I can’t tell you which one but it’s there!
So with your music videos do you help with the ideas?
Joe: Yeah, massively. We send out a brief to a load of directors and they bring it back and then they might help with the rewriting of some of the ideas and stuff.
Phil: We’re currently in that process now. We know the power of a music video, they really affect a song. You can spend so long on a song and then have a really rubbish video behind it so we’re quite strict with it being good.
Joe: We want it to be good so...
You’ve got a massive tour coming up, including Shepherd’s Bush Empire, excited?
Joe: Yeah, crazy excited about that.
Phil: There are some big big dates there. It will be really exciting. I can’t wait! But we have a lot of stuff before then.
Joe: We go to Japan, Australia, America, and other tours.
What was the last track you listened to today?
Joe: I listened to ‘Hungry Heart’ by Bruce Springsteen.
Phil: I listen to this band called Silver Sun Pickups who not a lot of people know but they’re really good. I highly recommend them. They have this really really good song that I listen to all the time but the title is a little bit embarrassing.
Joe: Go on.
Phil: It doesn’t mean it, like they’re American or Canadian but it’s called ‘The Royal We’. The end bit he’s just like shouting ‘The Royal We’ and I’m just like, ‘That means something different!’ I recommend that song though. It’s an interesting title and I have great music taste.
Alternative rock band Nothing But Thieves have announced an extensive UK tour which is due to take place in spring 2016. Currently on their sold out UK tour at the moment, Nothing But Thieves are undoubtedly a must-see live act. With countless hits off of their début album being performed such as 'Ban All the Music' and 'Wake Up Call', you must see this Southend five-piece while you can!
Nothing But Thieves' 2016 UK tour consists of numerous dates, including the prestigious London O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire. Tickets are on pre-sale tomorrow and on general sale this Friday 13th November. Make sure you don't miss out!
The Southend band have revealed another brand new song that's set to feature on their début self-titled LP, and it's one of their most on-the-sleeve heart-felt tracks they've done to date! Just wait until the second half, the track just explodes!
Essex five-piece Nothing But Thieves claimed their moment in the Radio 1 Live Lounge today with an outstanding cover of Birdy classic, 'Wings'. The alternative rock band managed to present their own twist of the usually quiet, but powerful track. Lead vocalist Conor proved to show the capability of his range. With beautiful effortless notes into the higher octaves it is clear that he has an undoubtedly unique talent. Although the band are used to playing heavier tracks, the calmness and eeriness of this cover gave a whole new dimension to their sound. The element of faint guitar parts in the first section of the song ensured that the ultimate climax of the track would be even more effective than anticipated later on, with an epic, heavier feel being revealed later on, as well as the classic Nothing But Thieves sound being brought back in.
The variation of styles throughout the cover show us again that this band are extremely talented and competent at bringing exceptional musical arrangements to the table. Nothing But Thieves are releasing their debut album on 16th October and will be heading out on a headline UK tour in late October/November. They also announced today on Radio 1 that they will be touring in February 2016 as well! Catch them at a city near you while you can!
Nothing But Thieves today revealed a brand new track called "Honey Whiskey" - and it came on the same day they officially announced their debut self-titled album. The album also features 6 old songs remastered and a massive 16 songs in total (if you plunge for the deluxe edition on iTunes). This is why sometimes debut albums are amazing, just the sheer amount of tracks they have on them!
Anyway - the track, it's harking back to their early days, with exquisite drum and symbol crashes, vocals ebbing over the top of the track and some lovely guitar tones. If you liked their live track "Tempt You (Evocatio)" then this is one you'll love - head on down below to pre-order their début LP!
Everyone loves a cover, and last year we done a huge post on the best 30 of the past 5 years, but we feel the urge to do another post. This time, including 2015's covers only.
Enjoy.
Orlando from The Maccabees in Radio 1's Live Lounge
Ewan McGregor - Hourglass- Catfish and the Bottlemen
Novo Amor - Welcome To The Jungle - Guns N Roses
Billy Lockett - Out Of The Black - Royal Blood
Mansionair - Seasons (Waiting For You) - Future Islands
ZIBRA - King - Years & Years
The Maccabees - Lean On - Major Lazer, DJ Snake and MO
Slaves - Shutdown - Skepta
Gallant - Learn To Fly - Foo Fighters
Florence & The Machine - Times Like These - Foo Fighters
Nothing But Thieves - Holding Out For A Hero - Bonnie Tyler
Fresh from their support slot with fellow Brit rock mob Young Guns, the Southend quintet have released a seriously slick new track, premièred on BBC Radio 1 last night on Annie Mac's show. Their début album is expected this year via RCA Victor.
Yesterday Nothing But Thieves shared their video for their first (and we hope of many) live lounge video for BBC Radio 1 at their 'academy' in Norwich, which is celebrating Radio 1's Big Weekend that's due to take place on the 23rd and 24th of May.
Nice to see the band having so many comments on the video praising their performance and the addition of Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" was a great surprise too - we loved it when they played in Cambridge and we loved it again here!
Nothing But Thieves have shared a brand new version of "Itch", one of their earliest songs. The 'single version' is a edit of the track which is set to appear on their début LP. With even more distortion on the vocals and thicker bass it certainly gives it that dramatic effect, a dark rock song for the modern ages!
Essex band Nothing But Thieves have had a steady rise to where they are now. The Southend-On-Sea based band have penned a deal with RCA Victor and have an album at the ready, hoping to bring back guitars for 2015. In 2015 they're setting to be one of the hottest bands around, and after hearing their new track you can see why! "Ban All The Music" sees the band re-visit their old sound with the Radiohead theme showcasing how big their sound can well and truly be!
Their sound ranges from 2000's Radiohead vocals crossed with darker guitar hooks, bringing to the table their own brand of Post-Rock, very emotive and very anthematic at the same time. Which can be easily said for their latest track, they have covered the classic "Holding Out For A Hero" for the brand new series of Vikings, on the History Channel. You can listen to the track just below, and if you like what you hear, check them out on tour - dates are below.
Nothing But Thieves have covered the classic “Holding Out For A Hero” for the brand new series of Vikings, the History Channel show with the first episode on air on Tuesday 24 February at 10pm.
You can listen to the track just below, and if you like what you hear, check them out on tour - dates are below.
Fri 27th Feb Aberdeen Tunnels Sat 28th Feb Newcastle Head Of Steam Mon 2nd Mar Birmingham Sunflower Thu 5th Mar Norwich Epic Studios Fri 6th Mar Liverpool Studio 2 Sat 7th Mar Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach Sun 8th Mar Exeter Cavern Mon 9th Mar Cambridge Portland
2000Trees have announced their first set of bands to be taking to the four stages in July. The intimate festival will be from the 9th till the 11th of July 2015. 5000 people attend each year so it's an intimate place - better get your tickets soon!
First set of bands are:
Deaf Havana, Kerbdog, Pulled Apart By Horses, Arcane Roots, Solemn Sun, The Computers, Rob Lynch, Big Sixes, Allusondrugs, Nothing But Thieves, The Cadbury Sisters, &U&I, Thrill Collins, Milk Teeth, The St. Pierre Snake Invasion, Bridges, Lonely Tourist and Rozelle.
George Ezra is set to headline a Sony Music UK BRITS Week gig at Brixton's Electric venue with special guests Nothing But Thieves, Josef Salvat and Seafret in support.
he Sony Music UK event is the first of a string of label gigs showcasing the finest British talent cross BRITS week 2015.. Tickets on sale 9.00am Wednesday 28th January from www.axs.com
Essex band Nothing But Thieves are back, and in 2015 they're setting to be one of the hottest bands around, and after hearing their new track you can see why! "Ban All The Music" sees the band re-visit their old sound with the Radiohead theme showcasing how big their sound can well and truly be!
If you did ban all the music, this band might just be the best in the world, heck, you don't need to ban the music, they'll do just fine anyway! SO scroll on down to check out the video. It's released March 9th.
Nothing But Thieves Live 2015 dates Tue 17th Feb The Garage, London w/ Darlia Thu 19th Feb Bodega, Nottingham w/ Darlia Fri 20th Feb Academy 3, Manchester w/ Darlia Sat 21st Feb Sugarmill, Stoke w/ Darlia Sun 22nd Feb Thekla, Bristol w/ Darlia Tue 24th Feb Wardrobe, Leeds w/ Darlia Wed 25th Feb King Tuts, Glasgow w/ Darlia Fri 27th Feb Aberdeen Tunnels Sat 28th Feb Newcastle Head Of Steam Mon 2nd Mar Birmingham Sunflower Thu 5th Mar Norwich Epic Studios Fri 6th Mar Liverpool Studio 2 Sat 7th Mar Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach Sun 8th Mar Exeter Cavern Mon 9th Mar Cambridge Portland
Nothing But Thieves have been slowly creeping into the conciousness of the general public from the start of the year, releasing an EP and a single along the way as well as supporting Twin Atlantic and numerous festival slots dotted in and around the UK. The Southend-On-Sea based band have penned a deal with RCA Victor and have an album at the ready, hoping to bring back guitars for 2015.
Their sound ranges from 2000's Radiohead vocals crossed with darker guitar hooks, bringing to the table their own brand of Post-Rock, very emotive and very anthematic at the same time. 2015 will see them embark on their own headline UK tour and will hopefully see them play their own town for the first time in ages. Essex is currently a hotbed for brand new music, and the county has always been pushing the boundaries for developing bands crafting their own sound.
Southend-On-Sea based Nothing But Thieves have unveiled a brand new track called "Tempt You (Evocatio)", the fragile and compelling track is a lot more on the gentler side compared to their last EP, but it's still a strong track none-the-less!
The track slowly burns and explodes in the latter third, a seriously bold song from the quintet! In other news their new single "Wake Up Call" will be released on 2nd November via RCA Records.
Nothing But Thieves have just unveiled their brand new lyric video for "Wake Up Call", which is also their latest track, also it's our 'Track of the week', so there's that too!
