Guardian Music — The singer on collaborating with Africa Express, which features 80 musicians on one train as it makes a string of stops across the UKWith guitarist Dan Smith, Shoniwa formed rock band the Noisettes in 2003. Shoniwa is from south London; her mother i... more info

Guardian Music — (Mono-Ra-Rama)Noisettes are anathema to those who feel indie-ish pop should have a deeper purpose – their third album is a frothfest of colour and light, with a joyous disregard for genre boundaries, but almost zilch in the way of introspection. It... more info

Guardian Music — What kind of band are Bastille? And does that really matter, when people are embracing them so readily?Reading this on mobile? Click here to listenHometown: London.The lineup: Dan Smith (vocals, instruments), plus band.The background: Bastille have b... more info

ContactMusic — Noisettes find it easier to write songs when theyre away from home The Winner duo - made up of Shingai Shoniwa and Dan Smith - say its better to be apart from their friends and family in London when recording and loved spending time in America re... more info

Stereogum — Bastille is the stage name of Dan Smith, an electronic musician beginning to make some noise in London with his syrupy indie pop takes. A full-length is due later this year, but in the meantime he’ll put out a single, “Overjoyed,” in August tha... more info

Altsounds — *Released 14th November via Believe Digital* Following on from the breakthrough success of debut single Flaws/Icarus, *BASTILLE*, led by South London based musician Dan Smith, present their sophomore outing, the four-track EP: *Laura Palmer*. Openi... more info

Guardian Music — Hertfordshire"There's no police here, they're all in London … don't be shy!" exhorts singer IROK from the Twisted Licks stage of Standon Calling. It is a call taken up warily by the attenuated flock before him, illustrating the nature of small fest... more info

Chorus.fm — Head here (http://thegracenotes.net/2011/01/15/artist-interview-dan-smith-of-listener/) to read an interview with Dan Smith of *Listener* (http://www.myspace.com/listener) where he discusses being involved in *The Chariot* song and about writing talk... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Dan Smith, guitarist for The Noisettes, has recently revealed that the group nearly split last year due to his urequited love for lead singer Shingai Shoniwa. Dan told The Daily Record: "We've... more info

ContactMusic — British rockers NOISETTES came close to parting ways this year (10) after frontwoman SHINGAI SHONIWA went through "a rough patch" with guitarist DAN SMITH.The future of... more info