Noisettes
Noisettes | |
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| Origin | London, England |
| Years active | 2003 – present |
| Members | Shingai Shoniwa (Singer, Bass Guitar) Dan Smith (Singer, Lead Guitar) Jamie Morrison (Drums) |
The Noisettes are an indie rock band from London comprising singer and bassist Shingai Shoniwa, guitarist Dan Smith, and drummer Jamie Morrison.
History
The band formed in 2003 when guitarist Dan and singer Shingai of the band Sonarfly began playing and writing together more often. The two met drummer Jamie (formerly of Living With Eating Disorders, Willis, Six Toes, Jaywalk Buzz and others) in December 2003 and played a number of gigs across London over the winter.
They recorded their debut EP Three Moods of The Noisettes during this time, which was released in April 2005 on London indie label Side Salad Records. This led to signing internationally with Universal Music Group, who released 'Three Moods' in the US on the Low Altitude imprint. Their next single, 'Iwe' was released via the Transgressive label, followed by 'Scratch Your Name' on Mercury; since then all releases have been on the Vertigo label.
Noisettes have toured Europe and the United States extensively, with the likes of Babyshambles, Bloc Party and the Mystery Jets. They supported Muse on a UK and European arena tour in November and December 2006, and have a headline tour of the UK scheduled to promote the release of their debut album in early 2007.
Discography
Albums
EPs
- Three Moods of The Noisettes (11th April 2005)
- What's the Time Mini Wolf (26th December 2006) - Digital download exclusive to iTunes
Singles
- Iwe (30th January 2006)
- Scratch Your Name (12th June 2006)
- Don't Give Up (20th November 2006) UK #73
- Sister Rosetta (Capture The Spirit) (29th January 2007)
Trivia
Shingai provides backing vocals for Guillemots' songs Made Up Love Song #43 and Over the Stairs.
External links
- Official Band Site for NOISEttes
- NOISEttes MySpace Page
- Don't Give Up video on YouTube
- Noisettes on Crossthepond Music
- 2006 Interview with Jamie Morrison
- The NOISEttes on Last.fm
- NOISEttes Videos on DailyMotion: Don't Give Up, IWE and Don't Give Up Live
- Interview on Platforms Magazine
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