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Thunderthief is a Sydney-based, contemporary-blues-rock trio that began in 2011, originally formed under the name 'The Eagle & Child' by frontman Calum Mawson. Original material formed in the early stages of the band's existence after taking in inspirations from such acts as 'Them Crooked Vultures' and 'The Black Keys' – both of which were (at the time) generating raw, classic rock-n-roll-style sounds with the use of only three on-stage members. The Eagle & Child released only one single in late-2011 before adopting the name 'Thunderthief' in mid-2012 – an idea that sparked lead-singer and guitarist Calum Mawson after attending an Arctic Monkeys concert. The group went on to début their self-titled, five-track EP later that year. During 2013, Mawson wrote and recorded five singles with drummer Joshua Lloyd. A collection of the singles was given the title 'Dead End', but was never officially released by Thunderthief. The group acquired the soulful vocal-charms of Melissa Bailey in