Company of Thieves (band)
| Company type | Indie rock group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois , United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Company of Thieves was an indie rock group originating from Chicago, Illinois, established by vocalist Genevieve Schatz and guitarist Marc Walloch. Their first album, Ordinary Riches, initially released independently in 2007, saw a reissue in 2009. Their follow-up record, Running from a Gamble, was launched in 2011. The band halted new music production as of January 2014 but briefly reunited in 2017.
History
The band first attracted attention with their track "Oscar Wilde," which was spotlighted as an iTunes Discovery Download and earned the 2007 New York Songwriters Circle award. Ordinary Riches entered the Billboard Heatseekers Chart at number 5. After signing with Wind-up Records, the album was digitally reissued in January 2009 and subsequently released on CD in February.
In 2009, Company of Thieves performed on "Live from Daryl's House," showcasing songs from their debut alongside cover versions. Their single "Oscar Wilde" gained additional exposure through the Dove Go Fresh advertising campaign and an appearance on the television series Gossip Girl.
Their second album, Running from a Gamble, released on May 17, 2011, featured "Death of Communication" as its lead single. The band underwent several personnel changes: original drummer Mike Ortiz left in 2011; Chris Faller, previously with The Hush Sound, contributed bass and drums on subsequent recordings and tours. Keyboardist Eitan Bernstein joined for live performances but did not participate in recording the second album.
By January 2014, Genevieve confirmed that there were no plans to produce further albums. Nevertheless, the group announced a reunion in May 2017, releasing a new single titled "Treasure" on July 28, followed by an 11-city tour. Founder Marc Walloch expressed intentions to compose new material after the tour and continue performing in the future.
Current
- Genevieve Schatz – vocals
- Marc Walloch – guitar
- Chris Faller – bass, drums, keyboards
Touring
- Mike Maimone – keyboards
- Brendan McCusker – drums
Former
- Dorian Duffy – bass
- Mike Ortiz – drums
- Scott Heatherly – keyboards
- Jimmy Ratke – drums
- Brad Sawicki – bass
- Mike Maimone – keyboards
- Bob Buckstaff – bass
- Marcin Sulewski – bass
- Eitan Bernstein – keyboards
- Matt Rullo – drums
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 |
US Alt Albums |
US Heatseekers |
US Rock Albums | ||||||
| Ordinary Riches |
|
162 | — | 5 | — | ||||
| Running from a Gamble |
|
97 | 12 | — | 25 | ||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||||||||
Singles
| Year | Single | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Oscar Wilde" | Ordinary Riches |
| 2009 | "Pressure" | Ordinary Riches |
| 2011 | "Death of Communication" | Running from a Gamble |
| 2011 | "Tallulah" | Running from a Gamble |
| 2017 | "Treasure" |
Treasure |
EPs
The Acoustic EP (2007)
Awards
Independent Music Awards 2012: Best Indie/Alt. Album for Running from a Gamble