Confession: 12 artists that annoy us

We're not looking to needlessly bash bands/singers. And there's no point in piling onto much-derided artists like Black Eyed Peas, Nickelback, Justin Bieber or Creed.

However, when virtually no one on staff had any interest in hearing the new Andrew Bird record (much less review it), it seemed like a good time to admit some other popular artists that get on our nerves. What do you think? -- Jessica Galliart, Matt Pais, Emily Van Zandt, Ernest Wilkins

August 21, 2012