Jim Noir

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Jim Noir
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Noir in 2006
Background information
Birth nameAlan Peter Roberts
Born1982 (age 41–42)
Davyhulme, Greater Manchester, England
Genres Indie pop, neo-psychedelia, electronica, hauntology
Occupation(s)Composer, producer
Instrument(s) Guitar, bass, keyboard, drums
Years active2004–present
LabelsMy Dad/Atlantic (UK)
Barsuk Records (US)

Alan Peter Roberts (born 1982), known professionally as Jim Noir, is an English musician and producer from Davyhulme, Greater Manchester. He has released five albums to date: 2005's Tower of Love , 2008's self-titled LP Jim Noir , 2012's Jimmy's Show , 2014's Finnish Line, and 2019's A.M. Jazz, as well as a number of EPs.

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Biography

Noir's stage name is in homage to Vic Reeves, whose real name is Jim Moir. His early releases, including Tower of Love as well as all of the preceding EPs, were self-recorded at his parents' home in Davyhulme, Manchester.

Noir's music has been described as psychedelic pop electronica with simple, often repetitive lyrics. Noir is a multi-instrumentalist, playing all the instruments on his work. [1] He uses a band at performances.

He played at the 2006 and 2008 South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas and is currently signed to Seattle-based indie label Barsuk Records in the States, and Manchester label My Dad Recordings in the UK. Noir released the single "My Patch" in the UK on 1 May 2006. Jim Noir's second album, Jim Noir was released on 14 April 2008, and Noir announced via MySpace blog that his currently unnamed third album was complete as of 14 March 2009. [2] On 17 November 2010, Jim Noir released a new six-track EP titled Zooper Dooper.

On 17 September 2012, Noir released his third full-length studio album Jimmy's Show , composed of the best songs taken from his members-only Noir Club releases spanning the years 2010-2012. [3]

On 21 December 2018, Noir announced via Facebook, that his new seventh full-length studio album would be named A.M. Jazz. [4]

On 11 July 2023, Noir announced via Facebook, that his new album would be named Jimmy's Show 2, a sequel to his 2012 album Jimmy's Show. [5]

Commercial and pop-culture appearances

Several of Noir's songs have been featured on television programs or adapted for commercials.

Discography

Albums

Singles and EPs

Noir Club releases

Every month, a new EP or demo album was given away for free through the official Jim Noir newsletter Noir Club.

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References

  1. ↑ Simpson, Dave (6 February 2006). "Dave Simpson meets Jim Noir". Theguardian.com. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
  2. ↑ "Featured Content on Myspace". Myspace. Archived from the original on 7 February 2009.
  3. ↑ "Interview: Jim Noir | Listen Before You Buy". Archived from the original on 12 November 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "Jim Noir". M.facebook.com. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
  5. ↑ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  6. ↑ Taylor, Paul (15 February 2007). "Eanie Meany Jim earns his stripes". Manchestereveningnews.co.uk. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
  7. ↑ "Advertising Age". Adage.com. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
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