In 2023, English alt rockers Nothing But Thieves released Dead Club City, the band’s fourth studio album. They returned this year with a deluxe edition of the record and an accompanying world tour!
Nothing But Thieves recently visited The Anthem in DC on their Welcome to The DCC World Tour, and Carolin Harvey was there to photograph the show!
The following article is adapted from a press release.
Dead Club City, the fourth studio album from Nothing But Thieves available via RCA/Sony Music with USA distribution by AWAL, debuted at No. 1 on the UK album chart upon its June 30, 2023 release, marking the band’s first-ever No. 1 album. The concept record, which has received critical praise worldwide, is highlighted by the band’s hit singles “Overcome” and “Welcome To The DCC” and stirring rock anthem “Tomorrow Is Closed.”
Nothing But Thieves released a deluxe edition of the album this year, and the new version features single “Oh No :: He Said What?” The band opened with the new single at The Anthem on Oct. 8, and they played an additional four DCC songs throughout the show induciding “Tomorrow Is Closed,” “Welcome to the DCC,” and “Overcome” (the latter in the encore).
Watch Nothing But Thieves perform “Oh No :: He Said What?” live from Ziggo Dome in the official music video for the track on YouTube:
With socially insightful lyrics and an adept ability to progress their sound and experiment between the diverse genres that shape them as a band, Nothing But Thieves marked an innovative new chapter with the release of Dead Club City. Throughout the original 11-track collection, the five-piece showcase their city-sized, members-only club, Dead Club City. The album’s track list and overall narrative is formed by different characters and story arcs from in and around the city.
Using the club as a focal point, it is easy to imagine the real-world meaning behind Dead Club City. Themes such as advertisement, unity, internet culture, the music industry, ageing, and politics, as well as escapism and change are highlighted by the alienation or privilege of a members only club.
Recorded and self-produced by NBT guitarist Dominic Craik alongside Jonathan Gilmore, the songs on Dead Club City are vividly alive with big ideas, pop hooks, soul flourishes, hip hop beats, crunchy riffs, and lead vocalist Conor Mason’s remarkable and slinky falsetto. A decade into their career, Nothing But Thieves has never sounded as vital, inspired and blisteringly adventurous as they do on Dead Club City.
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Here are some photos of Nothing But Thieves performing at The Anthem in DC on Oct. 8, 2024. All pictures copyright and courtesy of Carolin Harvey.
