"Welcome to the DCC" is a song recorded by English alternative rock band Nothing but Thieves from their fourth studio album, Dead Club City (2023). The song was released by Sony UK on 15 March 2023, as the lead single from the album. It peaked at number 29 on the Dutch Top 40, number 39 on the New Zealand Hot Singles chart and number 97 on the Official Charts.
| "Welcome to the DCC" | ||||
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| Single by Nothing but Thieves | ||||
| from the album Dead Club City | ||||
| Released | 15 March 2023 | |||
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| Length | 3:17 | |||
| Label | Sony UK | |||
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| "Welcome to the DCC" on YouTube | ||||
It was later voted as the BBC Radio 1 Record of the Year for 2023[2] and made the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2023 at number 95.[3]
The song was used as the intro song for the BBC's coverage of the 2024 UEFA Euro's.[4]
Composition
editDuring an interview with Radio X, Dominic Craik cited French electronic duo Justice as an influence in the creation of the song.[5]
Music video
editThe official music video for "Welcome to the DCC" was released on YouTube on 16 March 2023, directed by Jay Green.[6]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Welcome to the DCC" | 3:17 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Welcome to the DCC (Fred Falke Remix)" | 4:29 |
| 2. | "Welcome to the DCC" | 3:17 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[9] | 29 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 39 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[11] | 97 |
References
edit- ^ Rogers, Mandy (4 April 2023). "WATCH "WELCOME TO THE DCC" BY NOTHING BUT THIEVES". EQ Music. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Nothing But Thieves wins Radio 1's Hottest Record of the Year". BBC News. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Triple J's Hottest 100 (2023)". Triple J. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Chicken, Steven (17 June 2024). "What is the song in the BBC Euro 2024 intro?". FourFourTwo. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Mensah, Jenny (22 March 2023). "Nothing But Thieves: Welcome to the DCC started out as '80s pastiche". Radio X. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Nothing But Thieves (15 March 2023). "Nothing But Thieves - Welcome to the DCC (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Welcome to the DCC - Single by Nothing But Thieves". Spotify. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Welcome to the DCC (Fred Falke Remix) - Single by Nothing But Thieves". Spotify. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 24, 2023" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "HOT 40 SINGLES". Recorded Music New Zealand. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 March 2024.