Small Sins, formerly The Ladies and Gentlemen, is the Toronto-based indie rock act of Thomas D'Arcy. The project's studio recordings are mainly created by D'Arcy with the aid of synthesizers, and then performed on stage by the full band.
History D'Arcy, former member of The Carnations, founded The Ladies and Gentlemen as a solo recording project and independently recorded a solo album of electro-rock music, titled Small Sins."Ladies and Gentlemen Small Sins". Exclaim!, By Tabassum Siddiqui Aug 01, 2005"SMALL SINS, Small Sins". Billboard, 7/26/2006. Ron Hart D'Arcy then put together a band for live appearances consisting of Kevin Hilliard, Todor Kobakov, Steve Krecklo (also of The Carnations), and Brent Follett."Small Sins Announce New LP, Share First Single". Exclaim!, August 13, 2010."White room:Thomas D’Arcy comes clean with The Ladies And Gentlemen". Pique, July 15, 2005. By Shelley Arnusch For legal reasons, D'Arcy had to change the project name; he chose Small Sins, and the album was promoted under that name."Rock: Small Sins 'Small Sins' (Astralwerks)" NewsOK, June 30, 2006. George Lang
D'Arcy recorded a second album, Mood Swings, in 2007, with producer John McIntyre."Mood Swings". AllMusic Review D'Arcy performed all of the music on the album himself.
In 2010, Small Sins released the album Pot Calls Kettle Black;"Groovy Hooks: Small Sins' Pot Calls Kettle Black". Critics at Large, October 18, 2010. John Corcelli this was the first album in which the touring band members contributed to the recording."Small Sins: What the kids like" . North by Northwestern, By Shaunacy Ferro Feb. 28 2011 The band did some touring the following year, and released a single, "Why Don't You Believe Me?", which peaked at 28 on the Alternative Rock charts. The group then disbanded, and D'Arcy began recording and performing as a solo artist."Thomas D'Arcy Folds Small Sins, Gears Up for Solo Album". Exclaim!. By Gregory Adams May 09, 2012
Discography Albums 2006: Small Sins 2007: Mood Swings 2007: The Mellow EP 2010: Pot Calls Kettle Black 2021: Volume II
Singles ^ 2011: "Why Don't You Believe Me?" (#28)
References
External links Official site Small Sins at Boompa Small Sins at CBC Radio 3