Profiles

Q: Tell us about Noise Annoys Simon.
A: We are Simon Bishop (vocals, guitars), Andy Ward (guitar, backing vocals), James Ward (bass), and Rich Ward (drums). We are based in Tipton St John near Sidmouth.

We formed in 2006, when Simon and Rich became neighbours. All four members have been in bands for too long to mention.

Q: Which three words best describe your music?
A: Blistering indie pop.

Q: How did you get your name, Noise Annoys Simon?
A: By mistake - a signing off message on a text.

Q: Which song are you auditioning?
A: Only Being Real. It's a story of a two-year-old girl who falls asleep on the stairs.

Q: Complete the sentence: "When we become famous..."
A: "...We'll bring back Top of the Pops.

Q: Go on then, sell yourself.
A: You say it and we'll know it!

Listen to Only Being Real by Noise Annoys Simon, by using the link on this page. You can hear more from the band by visiting their myspace website, also linked.