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Origin
  
Hudson Valley, NY

Labels
  
Victory

Record label
  
Victory Records

Genres
  
Indie pop, Indie rock

Years active
  
2007-present

Active from
  
2007

Albums
  
South America, Movement

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Associated acts
  
Floral terrace, Southcott, Always Rushing By

Website
  
www.thisisthievesandvillains.com

Members
  
Sergio Otaegui Christopher Pennings Joseph Penna Chris Competiello

Similar
  
Farewell to Freeway, Arise and Ruin, Chase Long Beach, Driver Side Impact, A Hero A Fake

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Thieves and Villains are an American indie rock band from the Hudson Valley region of New York, formed in 2007, and signed to Victory Records.

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History

Thieves and Villains name is derived from lyrics penned by guitarist/vocalist/pianist Christopher Pennings, and when asked about the meaning in an interview the band stated: "People often have to engage in sketchy behavior to get ahead, so we decided that instead of ever allowing ourselves to follow that path we'd name our band 'Thieves and Villains' so that we as people don't have to be." Having met via the local Hudson Valley, NY music scene in 2005, Sergio Otaegui and Christopher Pennings decided to form the band in early 2007 following the breakups of their previous groups. The band claims to be influenced by "any artist that pushes themselves to exceed their own creative expectations" and are known for their driving indie/alternative/rock sound. After posting their initial demos online on April 1, 2007, the band quickly hit the road to embark on a two-month-long national tour followed by a three-week stint on the 2007 Van's Warped Tour. After more demoing and touring, the band announced their signing to the Chicago,IL based Victory Records in February 2008.

Following their signing to Victory Records in early 2008, the band moved into a lake house in upstate NY to write their full-length debut Movement and spent most of May 2008 recording it with producer Paul Leavitt in Baltimore, MD. Movement was released on July 8, 2008 and received positive write-ups in music publications such as Alternative Press, appearances on Fuse TV, music features in popular television shows: Gossip Girl, The Real World, Making The Band, The Bad Girls Club ,etc., and the support of organizations like People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

The band decided to regroup in mid-2009 with new members, bassist Chris Competiello and drummer Joseph Penna.

Thieves and Villains' second album "South America" was released on August 3, 2010.

Members

  • Sergio Otaegui – lead vocals, guitar
  • Christopher Pennings – guitar, vocals, piano
  • Chris Competiello – bass
  • Joseph Penna – drums
  • Former members

  • Justin Speca - Bass
  • Rob Delepana - Bass
  • Johnny Bell - Drums
  • Jimmi Kane - Drums
  • Albums

  • South America (August 3, 2010)
  • Movement (2008)
  • Singles

  • Let Go (2008)
  • I Have Spread Some Love (Back to Basics) (2008)
  • Autobiography (2010)
  • Interviews

  • Thieves and Villains - 01.14.09
  • NewsOnMusic Blog Interview with Thieves and Villains
  • Musiqtone- The Hotseat with Thieves and Villains
  • Thieves and Villains!//Out There//Peta2
  • E-Minor Music Blog: Interview with Sergio from Thieves and Villains
  • Music Buzz - Thieves and Villains 12.4.09
  • Bad Guys Playing Music - 04.18.10
  • Songs

    Song for Dean MoriartySouth America · 2010
    I Have Spread Some LoveMovement · 2008
    Atlantic LungsMovement · 2008

    References

    Thieves and Villains Wikipedia