The Noisettes
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Noisettes are an English indie rock
band from London
, comprising singer and bassist Shingai Shoniwa
, guitarist Dan Smith, and drummer Jamie Morrison. The band first achieved commercial success and nationwide recognition with the second single of their second album, "Don't Upset the Rhythm (Go Baby Go)" which reached number two on the UK Singles Chart
in Spring 2009.
in Croydon
, both of whom had previously been in the band Sonarfly. Drummer Morrison (formerly of Living With Eating Disorders, Willis, Six Toes, Jaywalk Buzz, Loden Jumbo and others) was recruited after Smith saw him performing on the UK television show 'Later... with Jools Holland' with his then band, Willis. The Noisettes quickly formed a reputation for being one of the rowdiest live acts in London.
Early feedback about the band was largely positive. Entertainment Weekly
placed the band on its November 2005 list of "Six Indie Brit Bands on the Cusp," and said the band "sound[s] like high-drama, heavily syncopated swagger-and-sway rock, spearheaded by incandescent frontwoman Shingai Shoniwa." In a March 2006 article on UK bands, USA Today
said, "The incendiary Shingai Shoniwa leads this London blues-punk band, known for its feral and explosive live show."
Noisettes along with Paul Weller, Graham Coxon
, The Smiths
's Andy Rourke
, and members of New Young Pony Club
and Supergrass
performed an exclusive rendition of a specially created track, alongside their own material, to raise money for the homelessness charity Crisis Consequences. The event was hosted at Camden's Roundhouse on 2 March 2008, and organized by Pearl Lowe
. Noisettes also performed at the SXSW showcasing three of their new songs from their new album, which was released on April 22 of the following year. They were part of the NME/Transgressive party at the Wave venue on 13 March 2008. The set including their hit songs "Scratch Your Name" and "Sister Rosetta", with three new songs: "Beat of My Heart", "IWE", and "Atticus". Noisettes performed at two day music festival Camden Crawl on 18 April 2008.
In January 2009 the song "Don't Upset The Rhythm
" appeared on the advert for the Mazda 2. The song was the second single from their second album Wild Young Hearts
. The album was released on 20 April 2009.
On 5 February 2010 the band released a new single "Saturday Night". Video for this song was shot solely on more than a hundred mobile phones. The best footage is available for everybody to make their own video for the song at Shotbyfans.com.
For the release of the soundtrack to the winter 2009 Musical film Nine, they recorded a 50s pop-style song titled "Io Bacio... Tu Baci"
The Noisettes' "Never Forget You
" is featured in the DFS furniture advertising campaign.
In Fall/Winter 2009 the Noisettes' song "Don't Give Up" has backed the "Bait" ad campaign by Timberland (footwear) for their "Mountain Athletic Series 2009" line-up in US, UK and Italy.
From February to September 2010 the Noisettes' track "Never Forget You" had been the jingle at the basis of the TV commercials and all-media marketing campaign by Vodafone in Italy. The ads featured football champion Francesco Totti and his wife Ilary Blasi acting comedy roles (project managed by the 1861 United agency).
To celebrate Dr. Martens's 50th Anniversary, in April 2010 the Noisettes released a cover of "Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)
" by the Buzzcocks
(also a video was shot featuring Shingai Shoniwa alone).
They are presently working on a new album. It is set for a 2011 release.
Noisettes have toured Europe and the United States extensively, with the likes of TV on the Radio
, Tom Vek
, Babyshambles
, Bloc Party
and the Mystery Jets
. They supported Muse
on a UK and European arena tour in November and December 2006, and toured the UK to promote the release of their debut album What's the Time Mr. Wolf?
in February 2007. Noisettes also appeared at the Coachella festival
on 27 April 2007 and performed at the Reading and Leeds Festivals on the NME/Radio 1 Stage in August. Noisettes also made their US television debut on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
on 2 April 2007. Shingai Shoniwa has provided backing vocals for many bands including Guillemots
songs "Made Up Love Song#43" and "Over the Stairs". Noisettes song "Scratch Your Name
" was featured on the finale episode of The Sopranos
in 2007. As well, another Noisettes song was in a Bionic Woman
episode.
Noisettes were set to start their first North American headlining tour but cancelled due to over-touring. They still performed at the Detour Music Festival on 6 October 2007, which included a new track titled Motion in the Ocean.
The band are set to undertake a UK tour prior to the release of Wild Young Hearts, and have taken the unusual step of using their Myspace blog to appeal for local bands to appear as support acts on this tour. These included Paul Dixon in Manchester, This Beautiful thief in Birmingham, Emily Breeze in Bristol, Young Fathers, Jack Butcher in Glasgow and I Am A Cult Hero in Dublin.
On Friday 12 June 2009, the Noisettes performed in the "Big Top" as part of the "Girls Night Out" at the Isle of Wight Festival
(the eighth), promoted by John Giddings (Solo Productions). Other artistes that night were Pixie Lott
, Eddie Reader, Alesha Dixon
, LadyHawke, Beverley Knight
and finally Bananarama
On 28 June 2009, Noisettes played the John Peel Stage at Glastonbury Festival
in Somerset, England as well as an acoustic version of Never Forget You backstage for the BBC. Noisettes toured as main support with Lady GaGa
during the European leg of her Fame Ball Tour in July 2009.
On 5 July 2009 Noisettes performed a set on the main stage at Wireless 2009 in London's Hyde Park.
On 17 July 2009 Noisettes played "Never Forget You" on The Jonathan Ross Show on BBC1.
On 11 August 2009 Noisettes performed "Never Forget You" on The Wendy Williams Show
.
On 24 September 2009, Noisettes played "Don't Upset the Rhythm" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
.
On 28 September 2009, Noisettes were featured on the CW's One Tree Hill
- Season 7 Episode 4 "Believe Me, I'm Lying".
Since the summer of 2009, the band have been tour managed by the rock photographer Peter Hill
.
During the band's 2010 February tour of the UK they have been performing with a new drummer without any explanation. Jamie Morrison, their original drummer, has now also been removed from the band members section on the band's MySpace page.
In 29 May 2010, they concerted for a promotion campaign organised by Beck's beer in Bucharest, Romania.
On the 3rd of July 2010 the band played Cornbury Festival at Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire.
On the 14th of August 2010 the band played at Vintage at Goodwood in Sussex.
On the 16th of October 2010 the Noisettes performed at the Lake of Stars festival in Mangochi, Malawi.
Noisettes have announced they are to play Get Loaded In The Park
2011 on Clapham Common, London on Sunday June 12
On the 26th of June 2011 the band played at Glastonbury in Somerset again.
On the 23 July 2011 the band played at Paleo in Nyon, Switzerland.
On the 13th of August 2011 the band performed at the Summer Well festival at "Stirbey domain" in Buftea,Romania.
On the 20th and 21st August 2011 the band performed at the two-day V Festival at Weston Park, Staffordshire and Hylands Park, Chelmsford respectively.
On the 30th of September 2011 the band performed for the University of Hertfordshire's Fresher Ball in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band from London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, comprising singer and bassist Shingai Shoniwa
Shingai Shoniwa
Shingai Elizabeth Maria Shoniwa is an English singer of Zimbabwean descent and best known as the vocalist and bassist for the UK indie rock band Noisettes...
, guitarist Dan Smith, and drummer Jamie Morrison. The band first achieved commercial success and nationwide recognition with the second single of their second album, "Don't Upset the Rhythm (Go Baby Go)" which reached number two on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
in Spring 2009.
History
The band formed in 2003 when guitarist Smith and singer Shoniwa were attending the BRIT School for Performing Arts & TechnologyBRIT School
The London School for Performing Arts & Technology is a British school located in Selhurst, Croydon, in London, England, with a mandate to provide education and vocational training for the performing arts, media, art and design and the technologies that make performance possible...
in Croydon
Croydon
Croydon is a town in South London, England, located within the London Borough of Croydon to which it gives its name. It is situated south of Charing Cross...
, both of whom had previously been in the band Sonarfly. Drummer Morrison (formerly of Living With Eating Disorders, Willis, Six Toes, Jaywalk Buzz, Loden Jumbo and others) was recruited after Smith saw him performing on the UK television show 'Later... with Jools Holland' with his then band, Willis. The Noisettes quickly formed a reputation for being one of the rowdiest live acts in London.
Early feedback about the band was largely positive. Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
placed the band on its November 2005 list of "Six Indie Brit Bands on the Cusp," and said the band "sound[s] like high-drama, heavily syncopated swagger-and-sway rock, spearheaded by incandescent frontwoman Shingai Shoniwa." In a March 2006 article on UK bands, USA Today
USA Today
USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. It was founded by Al Neuharth. The newspaper vies with The Wall Street Journal for the position of having the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, something it previously held since 2003...
said, "The incendiary Shingai Shoniwa leads this London blues-punk band, known for its feral and explosive live show."
Graham Coxon
Graham Leslie Coxon is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and painter. He came to prominence as the lead guitarist, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of rock band Blur, and is also a critically acclaimed solo artist, having recorded seven solo albums...
, The Smiths
The Smiths
The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr , the band also included Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce...
's Andy Rourke
Andy Rourke
Andy Rourke is a bass guitarist best known for being a former member of The Smiths.-Career:...
, and members of New Young Pony Club
New Young Pony Club
New Young Pony Club are an English electronic band from London, consisting of members from London, Hereford, Cambridge and Bromley. Their influences are prominently from post-punk and New Wave....
and Supergrass
Supergrass
Supergrass was an English alternative rock band from Oxford. The band consisted of brothers Gaz and Rob Coombes , Mick Quinn and Danny Goffey ....
performed an exclusive rendition of a specially created track, alongside their own material, to raise money for the homelessness charity Crisis Consequences. The event was hosted at Camden's Roundhouse on 2 March 2008, and organized by Pearl Lowe
Pearl Lowe
-External links:*...
. Noisettes also performed at the SXSW showcasing three of their new songs from their new album, which was released on April 22 of the following year. They were part of the NME/Transgressive party at the Wave venue on 13 March 2008. The set including their hit songs "Scratch Your Name" and "Sister Rosetta", with three new songs: "Beat of My Heart", "IWE", and "Atticus". Noisettes performed at two day music festival Camden Crawl on 18 April 2008.
In January 2009 the song "Don't Upset The Rhythm
Don't Upset The Rhythm
"Don't Upset the Rhythm " is the second single from the British band Noisettes' second studio album, Wild Young Hearts . The official remix features Wale and Estelle....
" appeared on the advert for the Mazda 2. The song was the second single from their second album Wild Young Hearts
Wild Young Hearts
Wild Young Hearts is the second album by Noisettes, released in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2009, and the United States on September 22, 2009. Both were released by Vertigo Records, Mercury Records and Island Records...
. The album was released on 20 April 2009.
On 5 February 2010 the band released a new single "Saturday Night". Video for this song was shot solely on more than a hundred mobile phones. The best footage is available for everybody to make their own video for the song at Shotbyfans.com.
For the release of the soundtrack to the winter 2009 Musical film Nine, they recorded a 50s pop-style song titled "Io Bacio... Tu Baci"
The Noisettes' "Never Forget You
Never Forget You (Noisettes song)
"Never Forget You" is the third single released from the Noisettes' second studio album Wild Young Hearts. Released on 21 June 2009, the single was produced and written by the band. It followed their hit single "Don't Upset The Rhythm ", and charted at #20 in the UK Singles Chart.- Music video :The...
" is featured in the DFS furniture advertising campaign.
In Fall/Winter 2009 the Noisettes' song "Don't Give Up" has backed the "Bait" ad campaign by Timberland (footwear) for their "Mountain Athletic Series 2009" line-up in US, UK and Italy.
From February to September 2010 the Noisettes' track "Never Forget You" had been the jingle at the basis of the TV commercials and all-media marketing campaign by Vodafone in Italy. The ads featured football champion Francesco Totti and his wife Ilary Blasi acting comedy roles (project managed by the 1861 United agency).
To celebrate Dr. Martens's 50th Anniversary, in April 2010 the Noisettes released a cover of "Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)
Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)
"Ever Fallen in Love " is a 1978 song written by Pete Shelley and performed by his group, Buzzcocks. It was a number twelve hit on the UK Singles Chart.-Background and writing:...
" by the Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks are an English punk rock band formed in Bolton in 1976, led by singer–songwriter–guitarist Pete Shelley.They are regarded as an important influence on the Manchester music scene, the independent record label movement, punk rock, power pop, pop punk and indie rock. They achieved commercial...
(also a video was shot featuring Shingai Shoniwa alone).
They are presently working on a new album. It is set for a 2011 release.
Touring
TV on the Radio
TV on the Radio is an American art rock band formed in 2001 in Brooklyn, New York, whose music spans numerous diverse genres, from post-punk to electro and free jazz to soul music....
, Tom Vek
Tom Vek
Thomas Timothy Vernon-Kell is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist musician who works under the name Tom Vek.-Career:...
, Babyshambles
Babyshambles
Babyshambles are an English indie rock band established in London. The band was formed by Pete Doherty during a hiatus from his former band The Libertines, but Babyshambles has since become his main project . Babyshambles has released two albums, three EPs and a number of singles...
, Bloc Party
Bloc Party
Bloc Party are a British Indie rock band, composed of Kele Okereke , Russell Lissack , Gordon Moakes , and Matt Tong...
and the Mystery Jets
Mystery Jets
Mystery Jets are an English five-piece indie band, formerly based on Eel Pie Island in Twickenham, London. The band was formed by Henry Harrison , Blaine Harrison and William Rees when the boys were still at school and would send each other songs on cassettes...
. They supported Muse
Muse (band)
Muse are an English alternative rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of school friends Matthew Bellamy , Christopher Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard...
on a UK and European arena tour in November and December 2006, and toured the UK to promote the release of their debut album What's the Time Mr. Wolf?
What's the Time Mr. Wolf? (album)
What's the Time Mr. Wolf? is the debut album by Noisettes. It was released on February 5 2007 in the United Kingdom on Vertigo Records and on April 17 2007 in the United States on Universal Records...
in February 2007. Noisettes also appeared at the Coachella festival
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is a three-day annual music and arts festival, organized by Goldenvoice and held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, in the Inland Empire's Coachella Valley...
on 27 April 2007 and performed at the Reading and Leeds Festivals on the NME/Radio 1 Stage in August. Noisettes also made their US television debut on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show (CBS TV series)
The Late Late Show is an American late-night television talk and variety show on CBS hosted by Craig Ferguson since 2005. It immediately follows Late Show with David Letterman and is produced by Letterman's Worldwide Pants Incorporated...
on 2 April 2007. Shingai Shoniwa has provided backing vocals for many bands including Guillemots
Guillemots (band)
Guillemots are a BRIT Award nominated indie rock band formed in November 2004 by Fyfe Dangerfield. The band consists of 4 members: Fyfe Dangerfield, MC Lord Magrão, Aristazabal Hawkes & Greig Stewart. Although formed in Birmingham and now based in London, the band's members have been compiled from...
songs "Made Up Love Song#43" and "Over the Stairs". Noisettes song "Scratch Your Name
Scratch Your Name
"Scratch Your Name" was the second single from What's the Time Mr. Wolf? by the UK indie rock band Noisettes.-External links:** at MusicBrainz*...
" was featured on the finale episode of The Sopranos
The Sopranos
The Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase that revolves around the New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads...
in 2007. As well, another Noisettes song was in a Bionic Woman
Bionic Woman (2007 TV series)
Bionic Woman is an American science fiction television drama created by David Eick, under NBC Universal Television Group, GEP Productions and David Eick Productions that aired in 2007...
episode.
Noisettes were set to start their first North American headlining tour but cancelled due to over-touring. They still performed at the Detour Music Festival on 6 October 2007, which included a new track titled Motion in the Ocean.
The band are set to undertake a UK tour prior to the release of Wild Young Hearts, and have taken the unusual step of using their Myspace blog to appeal for local bands to appear as support acts on this tour. These included Paul Dixon in Manchester, This Beautiful thief in Birmingham, Emily Breeze in Bristol, Young Fathers, Jack Butcher in Glasgow and I Am A Cult Hero in Dublin.
On Friday 12 June 2009, the Noisettes performed in the "Big Top" as part of the "Girls Night Out" at the Isle of Wight Festival
Isle of Wight Festival
The Isle of Wight Festival is a music festival which takes place every year on the Isle of Wight in England. It was originally held from 1968 to 1970. These original events were promoted and organised by the Foulk brothers under the banner of their company Fiery Creations Limited...
(the eighth), promoted by John Giddings (Solo Productions). Other artistes that night were Pixie Lott
Pixie Lott
Victoria Louise "Pixie" Lott is an English singer-songwriter, dancer and actress. Her debut single "Mama Do" was released in June 2009 and went straight to number one in the UK Singles Chart. Her second single "Boys and Girls", also topped the UK charts in September 2009. Her debut album Turn It...
, Eddie Reader, Alesha Dixon
Alesha Dixon
Alesha Anjanette Dixon is an English singer-songwriter, dancer, model and television personality. She first found fame in the all-female R&B trio Mis-Teeq, however, the trio separated in 2005 and Dixon continued pursuing her music career as a solo artist, signing to Polydor Records...
, LadyHawke, Beverley Knight
Beverley Knight
Beverley Knight MBE is a British soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer who released her debut album in 1995. Heavily influenced by soul greats such as Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin, Knight has released six studio albums to date...
and finally Bananarama
Bananarama
Bananarama are an English female pop duo who have had success on the pop and dance charts since 1982. Rather than relying on a two part harmony, the duo generally sings in unison, as do their background vocalists. Although there have been line-up changes, the group enjoyed their most popular...
On 28 June 2009, Noisettes played the John Peel Stage at Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or even Glasto, is a performing arts festival that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, England, best known for its contemporary music, but also for dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.The...
in Somerset, England as well as an acoustic version of Never Forget You backstage for the BBC. Noisettes toured as main support with Lady GaGa
Lady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
during the European leg of her Fame Ball Tour in July 2009.
On 5 July 2009 Noisettes performed a set on the main stage at Wireless 2009 in London's Hyde Park.
On 17 July 2009 Noisettes played "Never Forget You" on The Jonathan Ross Show on BBC1.
On 11 August 2009 Noisettes performed "Never Forget You" on The Wendy Williams Show
The Wendy Williams Show
The Wendy Williams Show is a syndicated talk show hosted by Wendy Williams that premiered on July 14, 2008, as six-week sneak peek, in Detroit, Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York City. The test run was picked up for a full season that began its run on July 13, 2009 in over 70% of the country in...
.
On 24 September 2009, Noisettes played "Don't Upset the Rhythm" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. Debuting on September 8, 2003, it is produced by Telepictures and airs in syndication, including stations owned by NBC Universal. For its first five seasons, the show...
.
On 28 September 2009, Noisettes were featured on the CW's One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
- Season 7 Episode 4 "Believe Me, I'm Lying".
Since the summer of 2009, the band have been tour managed by the rock photographer Peter Hill
Peter Hill (photographer)
Peter Hill is a photographer and journalist who lives in London, England. He is best known for his live photography of rock bands and his work on Rocklouder.co.uk.-Background:Hill was born in Shoreham-by-Sea...
.
During the band's 2010 February tour of the UK they have been performing with a new drummer without any explanation. Jamie Morrison, their original drummer, has now also been removed from the band members section on the band's MySpace page.
In 29 May 2010, they concerted for a promotion campaign organised by Beck's beer in Bucharest, Romania.
On the 3rd of July 2010 the band played Cornbury Festival at Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire.
On the 14th of August 2010 the band played at Vintage at Goodwood in Sussex.
On the 16th of October 2010 the Noisettes performed at the Lake of Stars festival in Mangochi, Malawi.
Noisettes have announced they are to play Get Loaded In The Park
Get Loaded In The Park
Get Loaded in the Park is an inner-city music festival held on Clapham Common in London annually since 2004. It was held on the August Bank Holiday Sunday until 2010 when the festival took a years sabbatical, before returning in 2011 with a new date of Sunday 12th June.In its original format it was...
2011 on Clapham Common, London on Sunday June 12
On the 26th of June 2011 the band played at Glastonbury in Somerset again.
On the 23 July 2011 the band played at Paleo in Nyon, Switzerland.
On the 13th of August 2011 the band performed at the Summer Well festival at "Stirbey domain" in Buftea,Romania.
On the 20th and 21st August 2011 the band performed at the two-day V Festival at Weston Park, Staffordshire and Hylands Park, Chelmsford respectively.
On the 30th of September 2011 the band performed for the University of Hertfordshire's Fresher Ball in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
Discography
Studio albums- What's the Time Mr. Wolf?What's the Time Mr. Wolf? (album)What's the Time Mr. Wolf? is the debut album by Noisettes. It was released on February 5 2007 in the United Kingdom on Vertigo Records and on April 17 2007 in the United States on Universal Records...
(2007) - Wild Young HeartsWild Young HeartsWild Young Hearts is the second album by Noisettes, released in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2009, and the United States on September 22, 2009. Both were released by Vertigo Records, Mercury Records and Island Records...
(2009)
External links
- Official Noisettes Site (non-Flash)
- Official Noisettes Site (German)
- Noisettes at MSNMSNMSN is a collection of Internet sites and services provided by Microsoft. The Microsoft Network debuted as an online service and Internet service provider on August 24, 1995, to coincide with the release of the Windows 95 operating system.The range of services offered by MSN has changed since its...
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