The Resume

Formed in Los Angeles, California (2009)
Electronic rock band centered around vocalist and instrumentalist Aaron Bruno
Released the album 'Megalithic Symphony'
Songs include 'Sail,' 'Kill Your Heroes,' 'Burn It Down' and 'Not Your Fault'

Why they might be annoying:

Their breakthrough album was released on Red Bull Records (the same company as the energy drink).
Their sound is very experimental and features awkward mixtures of a variety of genres.
Their vocal arrangements are all over the place, from soulful singing to electro-muffled shouting.
The 'AWOL' in the name? It's a metaphor for the way many people can 'escape' through music.

Why they might not be annoying:

After being dropped from two previous record labels within a decade, Aaron Bruno's third time was the charm.
'Sail' went double platinum, cracked Billboard Hot 100's top 40 and stayed on the chart for over 35 weeks.
They're known for putting on solid live shows.
They have a unique sound.

Credit: D

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Billboard's Top 40 Singles [2013] (Ranked: 25)
• Coachella [Performers] (Ranked: 2012)
• D's Profiles [Series 11]
• I-Tunes 100 Most Download Songs by Artist [2012] (Ranked: 88)
• Look at Me, I'm a Man in Shades
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard's Alternative Songs Chart [2010's] (Ranked: 2015)
• Profiles 34501-34750 (Ranked: 34532)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 24 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 26 Votes: 42.31% Annoying