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January 2, 2021

Joy Thieves remix named to Darkest Before Dawn's best of 2020 list!

Our remix of Glass Eyes by I Ya Toyah made it onto Darkest Before Dawn's best of 2020 show. Check out the entire show below!

Darkest Before Dawn on KOOP

January 2, 2021

ReGen Magazine review of "Genocide Love Song"

With Chris Connelly’s voice once again front-and-center and at its most virulent, “Genocide Love Song” is pure industrialized blunt force trauma, it’s pulsating rhythms and abrasive synth and guitar textures recalling the most powerful moments the genre has offered."

Review at Regen Magazine

January 1, 2021

ReGen Magazine review of "A Blue Girl"

"With A Blue Girl marking the Chicago industrial/alt. rock collective’s third outing, The Joy Thieves continue to ascend in the annals of the underground music scene. Already hosting an impressive roster of contributing musicians, the band’s sound keeps mutating into a strange brew of styles that is no shortage of noisy energy and total rock & roll fury"

Review at ReGen Magazine

December 29, 2020

Genocide Love Song selected as one of the top tracks of 2020 by listeners of Subculture Shock!

Listeners of Subculture Shock chose Genocide Love Song as one of the 50 best songs of 2020. Other artists include PIG, Chris Connelly, I Ya Toyah, Kanga, The Psychedelic Furs, Drab Majesty, Clan of Xymox, and more!

Subculture Shock

December 29, 2020

"A Blue Girl" named to Sounds And Shadows' top 20 of 2020!

Sounds And Shadows released a list of their top 20 industrial/EBM/EDM releases for 2020, and "A Blue Girl" by The Joy Thieves made the cut. For the complete list that includes bands like , ESA: Electronic Substance Abuse, Kanga, Stoneburner, and more...hit the link below.

Check out the list here!

December 18, 2020

"Tear Down the Walls: A Riveting Tribute to Pink Floyd's The Wall" released!

Today, Riveting Music released "Tear Down the Walls: A Riveting Tribute to Pink Floyd's The Wall"...a collosal indutrial/electronic music tribute to The Wall in its entirety! The Joy Thieves have three tracks on the album, each with a different lead vocalist: "Empty Spaces" with Raymond Watts of PIG/KMFDM, "One of My Turns" with Chris Connelly, and "Don't Leave Me This Way" with I Ya Toyah.

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

THE LAUNCH OF JOY THIEVES PRODUCTIONS!

After several years of working together on all things related to The Joy Thieves, James Scott & Dan Milligan have officially formed Joy Thieves Productions. Mixing, mastering, programming, remix services, mix consultation, full band recording, and much more...if you need a little Joy Thief magic for your next recording project, hit us up!

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James Scott & Dan Milligan: Joy Thieves Productions

November 20, 2020

Cleopatra Records announce the release of "The Unquiet Grave 2020" featuring a remix by The Joy Thieves!

Today, Cleopatra Records announced the release of "The Unquiet Grave 2020." It will that showcase 25 acts in the realms of post-punk, gothic, dark rock, industrial, and darkwave music, and it includes The Joy Thieves' remix of "Glass Eyes" by I Ya Toyah.

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November 11, 2020

Blindcopy (featuring Dan Milligan from The Joy Thieves) releases "Blacklight"

Blindcopy is releasing a brand new single called "Blacklight" and it features Dan Milligan from the Joy Thieves, Carl Marsh from Shriekback, Sapphira Vee, Chris Wilburn, Melodywhore, and many more! All proceeds go to benefit The Trevor Project, who provide lifesaving and life-affirming services to LGBTQ youth.

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