The Identity Theft

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The Identity Theft have been described as "indie-rock at its best," "but what they have created is an identity all their own."



From the ashes of past projects, The Identity Theft have taken everything they know about making music, and poured it into what we hear now. They have created a sound that has been described as "lush, aggressive, and epic." Poetic lyrics saturate a soundscape of music that is felt rather than heard. Since their first show in 2005 at The Rave in Milwaukee, they have been gaining fans one by one, on an escalation to becoming one of the most creative, original and influential bands in the Midwest.



"We believe music does so much for so many people, and all we want to do is give something back to the scene, for what it has done for us."



Martin playing "Pent Up Held Down" acoustically at Bremen Cafe' in Milwaukee, WI.



Our 102.1 FM interview with Kramp & Adler



the Onion -

"Sorry haters, but emo proved long ago that it's a permanent part of the coming-of-age rock 'n' roll experience. Those looking for Exhibit Z should head straight to Milwaukee's The Identity Theft, which alternates between screamy power rock and lush piano ballads in strict accordance with genre requirements. Formed in 2005 by Martin Moore and Brian Farvour, The Identity Theft still has some growing up to do, though it does hit the mark on the buzzing "Self Contained" off of this year's Breaking Away."



Fan-Belt -

"All set. and ready to steal your ears, The Identity Theft is finally complete and ready to break the scene with their raw indie-rock edge.

Singer Martin Moore brings an emotional immediacy to the already dynamic and attention-grabbing music lying underneath it. There is so much energy between these musicians, and so much feeling poured into the beating heart of each tune, that the first listen must be made at the edge of your seat. In each song there is the fear of losing control, of something breaking, but The Identity Theft knows how to keep themselves roped in. Rather than going to that extreme of self-indulgent emo/screamo bands, they resolve to rely on the space between. This is the kind of music where more is said when less is said. The songs range from chugging guitars and thudding drums, to thoughtful arpeggios and intricate shuffles.

The guys have this to say about their music: "We believe music does so much for so many people, and all we want to do is give something back to the scene, for what it has done for us." The Identity Theft has played with bands all over the country, including: Hush Hush, Commotion, Flowers For Dorian, The Killer Apathy, Bandcamp, and Truth In Fiction.

I’m anxious to hear where this band is going. With the addition of piano/synth player Ryan Day, the emotional landscape of each song has the capacity to reach the heights that The Identity Theft has been striving for, while maintaining the edge that makes them unique."[click here to read the rest of this review]



Babble And Beat Online Magazine -

"Check out Milwaukee area band The Identity Theft. We like the live-feel of

their songs, 'Self Contained' and 'Pent Up Held down'."[ www.babbleandbeat.com]



OnMilwaukee.com -

"Meet The Identity Theft, an energetic band that began as a trio back in 2005. Now down to a duo on the hunt for a third member, the band shows no signs of slowing and kicked off 2008 with the release of its nine-track EP, "Breaking Away."



The results are quite pleasant.



On the surface, it's indie rock at it's best, harnessing the soft-loud-soft dynamic in clever, complex ways. A deeper look reveals poignant poetry, delicate piano and ambient sounds, creating a softer, moodier soundscape.



They call themselves The Identity Theft, but what Martin Moore and Brian Farvour have created as an identity all their own." [click here to read the rest of this interview]



Mixtapes | Heartbreaks -

"sound the alarm inside of you"



"The presentation of The Identity Theft's Breaking Away EP is interesting - it comes in drifting through space, picking up various fuzzy radio transmissions and senseless static. For a few brief moments it zeros in on a clear charge of rock energy, then fades back out into the void.



"Shut Out the World" has a classic Midwestern power-rock element about it, bringing a full guitar sound against hollow drums. "Restrictions Not Binding" has a similar feel, and "Self Contained" brings it to the next level. Singer Martin Moore's vocals take on a slightly different and more appealing tone, while bandmates Jeffery Koss (bass) and Brian Farvour (drums) work to create a sound that is lush, aggressive, and epic.



"Pent Up Held Down" takes a bit of a departure with piano and guitar that recalls Jimmy Eat World, creating a soft spot on the EP.



Though there are a few places that could use a little tightening up, Breaking Away is a strong debut from this Milwaukee, WI trio.



The Breaking Away EP dropped in 2006.

You can hear tracks from the disc at their MySpace page."[click here to read the rest of this review]



TryByDesign Studio -

"The new "Breaking Away" ep by The Identity Theft, open's in an electronic soundscape."



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Andy Milwaukee Music Support -

"This was the Identity Theft's first show, and they did a fantastic job. These guys don't look like a rock band, but their music speaks more than fashion ever could. All the members are talented and creative musicians. Their music mixes the sounds of Coldplay and Muse, but with a much more raw edge that is uncompromised by record labels and uncaringly wasted time in an expensive studio. Martin's voice has an emotional timbre that always seems on the brink of breaking, but never doing so. The Identity Theft have obviously poured a lot of heart into this band. I can see them doing great things in Milwaukee."



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