Grateful to have shared the stage at the @soalivemusicconference talking bout something that’s been part of Thievery’s DNA since day one: staying independent. It’s always inspiring to see so many artists and labels across the Balkans carrying that same spirit forward. 🙏
Two decades ago, we released The Cosmic Game, a sonic journey through borders and beats, voices and visions. This album means a lot to us, and to see that it still resonating with listeners 20 years later is something we’re deeply grateful for.
https://t.co/J1bpPXGRfN
“There was this airplane over the Atlantic on its way to New York. It was full of men from the United Nations. So halfway over the ocean, the engines run low on petrol, so they have to lighten the plane. So they heave out all the baggage, but it’s still too heavy. So they chuck out the seats, but it’s still too heavy! Finally, this Froggy steps up and shouts, ‘Vive la France!’ and leaps out. Then an Englishman steps up and shouts, ‘God save the Queen!’ and leaps out. But the plane is still too heavy. So the Yank delegate from Texas steps up, shouts, ‘Remember the Alamo!’ and chucks out the Mexican.”
It all started in 1995 at Eighteenth Street Lounge in Washington, DC. Eric Hilton and Rob Garza met and joined forces to become Thievery Corporation.
Happy Anniversary to ‘Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi’.
Cover Photo: @BillCrandall
Photos: @toolboxdc
This month we celebrate the anniversaries of two classic Thievery Corporation compilations!
DJ-Kicks turns 26 - released in 1999 and
Versions turns 19 - released in 2006.
Please let us know which songs are your favorites from these releases in the comments?
Thieves! We are excited to announce the final leg of our North American tour 🚨
Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 9th / 12pm local. Please check venue websites for pre-sale information.
Thieves! We will be returning to the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater on June 4th, with special guests Beats Antique and Moontricks!
See you on the rocks! 🏔️ @RobGarzaMusic
🎥 @jeffreyjamesfranca
We have 2 other anniversaries this month! “Abductions and Reconstructions”, the first collection of remixes by @RobGarzaMusic &
@EricHiltonMusic of other artists, turns 26. “Treasures from the Temple”, the compendium sequel to “The Temple of I & I” sessions, turns 7 this month.
Thieves! We are a month away from heading back on the road and we can’t wait to see you! More tour dates will be announced soon for the fall…any guesses on where we’re headed?!
📸 @trevortwomey
This spring, Thievery Corporation celebrated the anniversary of three classic albums!
🧡THE MIRROR CONSPIRACY 4/1/2000
💚SAUDADE 3/25/2014
🦋SYMPHONIK 4/3/2020
@EricHiltonMusic and @RobGarzaMusic made some incredible memories as they created these timeless albums.
Thieves!🚨We are excited to be announcing the second leg of our tour this year!
Tickets for these shows go on sale this Friday, March 28th at 10:00am local time. We are very excited to see you on the road!
Help us rebuild. We lost everything in the #PalisadesFire - like so many others. We made this epic shirt for anyone who donates $25 or more https://t.co/kBHL48xk5Y