Thievery Corporation emerged from Washington D.C.’s vibrant lounge scene in the mid-1990s, redefining the boundaries of electronic music with a genre-blending sound that fuses downtempo, dub, acid jazz, bossa nova, and trip hop. Founders Rob Garza and Eric Hilton built a sonic universe that spans continents, with standout albums like The Mirror Conspiracy, The Richest Man in Babylon, and Radio Retaliation showcasing their signature blend of global rhythms and politically conscious themes. Tracks such as “Lebanese Blonde,” “Sweet Tides,” and “Let the Chalice Blaze” have become staples of the chillout and lounge music canon, celebrated for their hypnotic grooves and lush instrumentation.
Renowned for their immersive live shows, Thievery Corporation has toured extensively across North America and internationally, performing at iconic venues and festivals including Lollapalooza and the 9:30 Club in D.C., where they’ve delivered multiple sold-out performances. Their concerts are a multicultural experience, featuring a rotating cast of vocalists and instrumentalists that bring their studio creations to life with commanding stage presence and rhythmic intensity. The group’s “Outernational” ethos translates into a live spectacle that’s as inclusive as it is electrifying.
Currently on a national tour through major cities including Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, Thievery Corporation continues to captivate audiences with their boundary-pushing sound and socially conscious message. With over two decades of genre-defining releases and a loyal global fanbase, they remain a cultural force in electronic music, bridging the gap between the underground and the mainstream.
