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Noisettes
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Noisettes at Stubbs BBQ SXSW, 16 March 2006
Background information
Origin London, England
Genres Indie rock, post-punk revival, funk, soul
Years active 2003–present
Labels Vertigo
Members Shingai Shoniwa
Dan Smith
Jamie Morrison

The Noisettes are a cool band from London, England. They play a mix of rock, alternative rock, funk, and soul. The band has three main members: Shingai Shoniwa, who sings and plays bass guitar; Dan Smith, who plays guitar; and Jamie Morrison, who plays the drums.

The band started making music in 2003. Their first short album, called an EP, was Three Moods of the Noisettes. It came out in April 2005. This EP helped them get a big record deal with Universal Music Group.

The Noisettes have played many concerts in Europe and the United States. They have even toured with famous bands like TV on the Radio, Bloc Party, and Muse. Their first full album, What's the Time Mr. Wolf?, was released in 2007.

Music Releases

The Noisettes have released several albums and singles. An album is a collection of songs, while a single is usually just one or two songs released on their own.

Albums

  • Three Moods of the Noisettes (April 11, 2005) - This was their first EP.
  • What's the Time Mr. Wolf? (February 5, 2007) - Their first full album.
  • What's The Time Mini-Wolf? (December 26, 2006) - A digital-only album for iTunes.
  • Wild Young Hearts (April 20, 2009) - This album was very popular in the UK.
  • Contact (2012)

Popular Singles

  • "IWE" (January 30, 2006)
  • "Scratch Your Name" (June 12, 2006)
  • "Don't Give Up" (November 20, 2006)
  • "Sister Rosetta (Capture The Spirit)" (January 29, 2007)
  • "Don't Upset The Rhythm" (March 23, 2009) - This song was a big hit, reaching number 2 in the UK.
  • "Never Forget You" (June 15, 2009)

Music Videos

The Noisettes have also made many music videos for their songs. These videos help tell the story of the song or show the band performing.

  • "IWE" (March 2006)
  • "Don't Give Up" (March 2006)
  • "Sister Rosetta (Capture The Spirit)" (March 2007)
  • "Scratch Your Name" (May 2007)
  • "The Count of Monte Christo" (August 2007)
  • "Wild Young Hearts" (December 2008)
  • "Don't Upset the Rhythm (Go Baby Go)" (January 2009)
  • "Never Forget You" (May 2009)

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See also

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