The Resume

(2003- )
Born in London, England, United Kingdom
Singles include 'Don't Upset the Rhythm (Go Baby Go),' 'Never Forget You' and 'Scratch Your Name'
Jamie Morrison (drums)
Shingai Shoniwa (vocals/bass)
Dan Smith (guitar)

Why they might be annoying:

Their first North American tour was canceled due to 'over-touring.'
At times they're credited as 'NOISEttes.'
With wide-ranging influences and an evolving sound, they are not easily categorized.

Why they might not be annoying:

The trio initially met in art school.
The band is an acclaimed live act.
Shingai's stage presence was described as 'incandescent' and 'incendiary.'
Their tunes were featured on One Tree Hill, The Bionic Woman and the series finale of The Sopranos.

Credit: Black Chic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• BC/Black Chic's Profiles [Series 09]
• Guardian's 50 Best Albums [2009] (Ranked: 47)
• Indie Rockers
• MusicOMH's Top 50 Albums [2009] (Ranked: 41)
• My Band is Multi-Racial
• Profiles 26751-27000 (Ranked: 26984)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 30 Votes: 73.33% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying