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Nothing But Thieves, an English rock band from Southend-on-Sea, Essex, formed in 2012, comprises lead vocalist and guitarist Conor Mason, guitarist Joe Langridge-Brown, guitarist and keyboardist Dominic Craik, bassist Philip Blake, and drummer James Price. In 2014, they signed with RCA Records, marking the beginning of their ascent in the alternative rock scene.
The band has released four studio albums to date. Their self-titled debut album, Nothing But Thieves, was released in October 2015 and reached number seven on the UK Albums Chart. Their second album, Broken Machine, came out in September 2017 and peaked at number two in the UK. Moral Panic, their third album, was released in October 2020. Most recently, in June 2023, they released Dead Club City, which became their first UK number one album.
Several singles have significantly contributed to their popularity. “Itch” received accolades such as Hottest Record and Track of the Day on BBC Radio 1. “Trip Switch” achieved notable success, reaching number one on the US Alternative Songs chart. Other prominent singles include “Amsterdam,” “Sorry,” and “Is Everybody Going Crazy?” These tracks have showcased the band’s ability to blend indie rock artfulness with a pop sensibility.
Beyond their musical endeavors, Nothing But Thieves has actively engaged in mental health advocacy. In 2017, they collaborated with the #IAMWHOLE campaign, an anti-stigma mental health initiative developed in partnership with the NHS and YMCA. The band recorded an acoustic version of their single “Broken Machine” exclusively for the campaign, aiming to raise awareness about mental health issues. Lead vocalist Conor Mason contributed to the campaign by writing about his personal experiences with mental health, challenging traditional notions of masculinity and promoting openness about mental health struggles.
In October 2020, the band headlined the virtual Headstock Weekender festival, organized to coincide with World Mental Health Day. The event aimed to raise funds for mental health charities such as Help Musicians and Manchester Mind, reflecting the band’s commitment to supporting mental health initiatives.
Their involvement in these initiatives demonstrates a commitment to using their platform for social good, particularly in the realm of mental health awareness. Their openness about personal struggles and active participation in related campaigns have resonated with fans, further solidifying their reputation as artists who genuinely care about important societal issues.
Complete List Of Nothing But Thieves Songs From A to Z
- Afterlife – Broken Machine – 2017
- Amsterdam – Broken Machine – 2017
- Ban All the Music – Nothing But Thieves – 2015
- Ban All the Music – Ban All The Music – 2015
- Ban All The Music (II) – Urchin – 2015
- Before We Drift Away – Moral Panic – 2020
- Broken Machine – Broken Machine – 2017
- Can You Afford to Be an Individual? – Moral Panic – 2020
- Ce n’est Rien – Moral Panic – 2020
- Ce n’est Rien – Moral Panic II – 2021
- City Haunts – Dead Club City – 2023
- Do You Love Me Yet? – Dead Club City – 2023
- Drawing Pins – Nothing But Thieves – 2015
- Emergency – If You Don’t Believe, It Can’t Hurt You – 2013
- Emergency – Graveyard Whistling – 2014
- Emergency (Live) – Ban All The Music – 2015
- Excuse Me – Nothing But Thieves – 2015
- Excuse Me (II) – Urchin – 2015
- Foreign Language – Dead Club City – 2023
- Forever & Ever More – What Did You Think When You Made Me This Way? – 2018
- Free If We Want It – Moral Panic – 2020
- Futureproof – Moral Panic – 2020
- Futureproof – Moral Panic II – 2021
- Get Better – Broken Machine – 2017
- Gods – What Did You Think When You Made Me This Way? – 2018
- Graveyard Whistling – If You Don’t Believe, It Can’t Hurt You – 2013
- Graveyard Whistling – Graveyard Whistling – 2014
- Graveyard Whistling – Ban All The Music – 2015
- Graveyard Whistling (Live) – Ban All The Music – 2015
- Green Eyes :: Siena – Dead Club City – 2023
- Hanging – Nothing But Thieves – 2015
- Hanging – Ban All The Music – 2015
- Hell, Yeah – Broken Machine – 2017
- Honey Whiskey – Nothing But Thieves – 2015
- Hostage – Nothing But Thieves – 2015
- I Need Air (demo) – Broken Machine – 2017
- I Was Just a Kid – Broken Machine – 2017
- I’m Not Made by Design – Broken Machine – 2017
- If I Get High – Nothing But Thieves – 2015
- If I Get High (II) – Urchin – 2015
- If I Were You – Moral Panic – 2020
- If I Were You – Moral Panic II – 2021
- Impossible – Moral Panic – 2020
- Is Everybody Going Crazy? – Moral Panic – 2020
- Itch – If You Don’t Believe, It Can’t Hurt You – 2013
- Itch – Graveyard Whistling – 2014
- Itch (II) – Urchin – 2015
- Itch (Live) – Ban All The Music – 2015
- Keeping You Around – Dead Club City – 2023
- Last Orders – Graveyard Whistling – 2014
- Last Orders – Ban All The Music – 2015
- Live Like Animals – Broken Machine – 2017
- Lover, Please Stay – Nothing But Thieves – 2015
- Members Only – Dead Club City – 2023
- Miracle, Baby – Moral Panic – 2020
- Miracle, Baby – Moral Panic II – 2021
- Moral Panic – Moral Panic – 2020
- Neon Brother – Nothing But Thieves – 2015
- Number 13 – Broken Machine – 2017
- Oh No :: He Said What? – Dead Club City – 2023
- Oh No :: He Said What? – Live from Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam – Dead Club City – 2023
- Overcome – Dead Club City – 2023
- Overcome (Stripped) – Dead Club City – 2023
- Painkiller – Nothing But Thieves – 2015
- Particles – Broken Machine – 2017
- Particles (piano version) – Broken Machine – 2017
- Phobia – Moral Panic – 2020
- Pop the Balloon – Dead Club City – 2023
- Pure You – Dead Club City – 2023
- Real Love Song – Moral Panic – 2020
- Reset Me – Broken Machine – 2017
- Six Billion – Nothing But Thieves – 2015
- Soda – Broken Machine – 2017
- Sorry – Broken Machine – 2017
- Sorry (acoustic) – Broken Machine – 2017
- Stuck on You (demo) – Broken Machine – 2017
- Take This Lonely Heart – What Did You Think When You Made Me This Way? – 2018
- Talking to Myself – Dead Club City – 2023
- Tempt You (Evocatio) – Nothing But Thieves – 2015
- There Was Sun – Moral Panic – 2020
- This Feels Like the End – Moral Panic – 2020
- Time :: Fate :: Karma :: God – Dead Club City – 2023
- Tomorrow Is Closed – Dead Club City – 2023
- Tomorrow Is Closed (Stripped) – Dead Club City – 2023
- Tomorrow Is Closed – Live from Wembley Arena, London – Dead Club City – 2023
- Trip Switch – Nothing But Thieves – 2015
- Unperson – Moral Panic – 2020
- Wake Up Call – Nothing But Thieves – 2015
- Welcome to the DCC – Dead Club City – 2023
- Welcome to the DCC – Live from Wembley Arena, London – Dead Club City – 2023
- You Know Me Too Well – What Did You Think When You Made Me This Way? – 2018
- Your Blood – Moral Panic – 2020
- Your Blood – Moral Panic II – 2021
Albums and EPs
If You Don’t Believe, It Can’t Hurt You (2013): 3 songs
Graveyard Whistling (2014): 4 songs
Nothing But Thieves (2015): 16 songs
Ban All The Music (2015): 7 songs
Urchin (2015): 4 songs
Broken Machine (2017): 17 songs
What Did You Think When You Made Me This Way? (2018): 4 songs
Moral Panic (2020): 16 songs
Moral Panic II (2021): 5 songs
Dead Club City (2023): 19 songs
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