Company of Thieves
Chicago, IL
Smashing Pumpkins, Fiona Apple, Heartless Bastards
Energy. Company of Thieves has it in spades, as their rollicking live shows and foot-stomping albums attest to. Morphing from virtual unknowns into an indie powerhouse in a few short years isn’t easy, but it seems to come naturally for a group that now counts Daryl Hall as a fan. A band in the truest sense of the word, their unified approach bleeds into their music, letting lead singer Genevieve Schatz’s potent vocal abilities ride the wave of boozy, aggressive instrumentation that regularly feels like a throwback to a time when people just wanted to rock out and get lost in the squall of a guitar.
In 2005, Genevieve met guitarist Marc Walloch and wrote the songs that would later become the band’s first album, Ordinary Riches, which would see an independent release in 2007. With the band now at five members, they were signed to Wind-up Records and the album was re-released in 2009. They toured relentlessly off that album, receiving a number of accolades along the way, with lead single, “Oscar Wilde,” being featured as an iTunes Discovery Download as well as being aired on an episode of the TV show Gossip Girl.
Dodging the dreaded sophomore slump, the band released their follow-up, Running from a Gamble on May 17th of this year, taking a clear step forward from an already stellar debut. They are currently touring the U.S., so if you get the chance to see them, take it. You won’t be disappointed.
Company of Thieves are an amazing new rock band from Chicago. Their songs are so unique and inspiring. There is nothing “cookie cutter” about them. Their is a lot of emotion behind their performances and that’s what makes them such a great live band. Check them out, you will not be disappointed.
Great songwriting and an extremely talented group of musicians. Genevieve is so enthusiastic and has this amazing way of tearing into her songs and making you feel as strongly about them as she obviously does. They are at the top of my playlist.
Wow. This is music.
ive been and played many a shows this summer, she just kills it flat out. need a husband?
Just gets better and better. Sorry Genevieve is sick, write some new tunes while you recover…Keep up the great music. We love it!
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Unbelievably talented group! Not enough praise can be heaped on Gen. On a personal note, I once I went to a show and my 5 month old babies face spontaneously caught on fire. I panicked, as did everyone around me – except Marc. Marc quickly extinguished the flames, and made a soothing balm out of materials found behind the bar. My baby was not only saved, but completely healed by his brave actions. I later found out that he has saved the lives of dozens of kittens, puppies, and orphans.
So, if you don’t vote for CoT – it means you want babies of all kinds to die. True story.
I was actually there and saw it and confirm the whole thing.
I’m glad they finally took the video off of youtube.
Well that’s a touching story Jeff, but umm….who takes their 5 month old baby to a bar??? J/K! Anyhoo, I agree with everything you said about COT. The reason they are my fav band is not just b/c their music is better than just about anything I’ve ever heard. What really makes them special is the fact Marc and Gen are the most generous, nicest, and sincere people anyone could ever know. That’s why its so easy to become obsessed w/ this band. You can’t help but fall in love w/ them, and once you do, you start feel sorry for everyone else who hasn’t.
love COT, bought their first album on a whim when it came out and have been obsessed ever since. death of communication has ben my favorite album this year for sure
*running from a gamble has BEEN my fave album. i suck
I would like to personally DISPUTE that you suck. And I love how excited everyone is about this band. I should start giving away stuff to whoever leaves the best comment on the bands I profile.
Company Of Thieves is the best band ever ! I’m in love with Genevieve’s voice
I was put on to COT by a friend of mine after ” Oscar Wilde” came out, and they’ve been one of my favorite bands ever since. Gen is an amazing singer. Pure passion and raw energy. I haven’t been fortunate enough to catch them in concert yet, but hoping I can to see them when they hit PA.