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DARK SECRETS: Arctic monkeys - The Real Truth

“He just looked like he’d never seen anything like it before. I think it was a culture shock for him to see such brainless violence”: Punch-ups, mums and self-made hype – inside the early days of the Arctic Monkeys

New book about Sheffield’s indie scene is out next week

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‘We were stubborn teenagers. We didn’t want to be famous’: the inside story of Arctic Monkeys’ frenzied early years

In this extract from a new book on Sheffield’s musical history, Monkeys drummer Matt Helders plus the cream of the city’s indie scene look back on the febrile mid-00s – from brilliant tunes to ‘brainless violence’

The Guardian - UK

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify's first all-time most streamed artists list

Taylor Swift has topped Spotify’s first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time

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Olivia Rodrigo's 'Book of Love' Video Features Kids From Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, Yemen — Proceeds Support War Child UK

Olivia Rodrigo releases a powerful music video for The Book of Love, featuring footage by children in war-torn regions, supporting War Child UK.

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The Last Dinner Party share new charity single

The Last Dinner Party join Arctic Monkeys on HELP 2 War Child album.

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Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders reveals if new music is on the cards

Arctic Monkeys don't have any plans for new music, but drummer Matt Helders insists they will "always" write.

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'We didn't feel particularly in competition' The Kooks tell all about Arctic Monkeys relationship

The Kooks frontman Luke Pritchard has told how the band didn't feel "particularly in competition" with Arctic Monkeys in their heyday, despite both groups releasing their debut albums on the same day, as he insists they were "so different" musically.

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‘Some artists thought it was too political’: can Jarvis, Damon, Olivia Rodrigo and Arctic Monkeys reboot the biggest charity album of the 90s?

Oasis, Macca and Radiohead made Help a smash for War Child in 1995. A new reboot packs comparable star power – and was partially produced from a hospital bed

The Guardian - UK

From the rubble to the ritz: The story behind Arctic Monkeys’ earth-quaking debut album

IN FOCUS: Twenty years since the Sheffield band released ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not’, it remains the bedrock of contemporary British guitar music. Mark Beaumont speaks to producers Alan Smyth and Jim Abbiss about the making of a cultural H-bomb

The Independent UK

“We are proud to support the invaluable work War Child do and hope the record will make a positive difference to the lives of children affected by war”: Arctic Monkeys contribute brand new track to HELP(2) album

Project is a successor to 1995’s fondly-remembered Help album

MusicRadar

Arctic Monkeys release first new song since 2022 to benefit War Child

Opening Night will appear on HELP(2), a charity compilation out in March which also features Olivia Rodrigo, Depeche Mode, Pulp and more

The Guardian - UK

Arctic Monkeys return with new War Child charity single Opening Night

Arctic Monkeys have released their much-anticipated charity single.

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“I was sitting there with my four-track and there was this riff that I had. I started singing this melody and saying that line, ‘I want to be yours…’ And I remembered the poem”: How Arctic Monkeys’ most popular song was created from early-’80s punk poetry

It has an astonishing 3.4 billion streams worldwide

MusicRadar

Tom Rosenthal: ‘I quickly forget nice gigs and will take bad ones to the grave’

The Friday Night Dinner star on returning to standup, being inspired by Arctic Monkeys and his bugbears with the comedy industry

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Guitar World

“I don’t have heroes, but I adore Queen… I think you can hear bits of Brian in my solos”: Named after a Måneskin track, inspired by Queen and Arctic Monkeys, here’s how Baby Said became the UK’s hottest rock duo

Fresh from a triumphant run of festival dates, Veronica Pal checks in to give us the guitar story behind this sister act's stellar debut, BS! – and that's no b.s.

Louder

"The most unsubtle, one-dimensional noise": the chart-topping indie anthem that prompted an ex-member of Depeche Mode to write a letter of complaint

Safe to say that Alan Wilder is not a fan of this beloved indie-rock hit

Euronews

Mercury Prize 2025 shortlist revealed: Key takeaways and who should win

Who's nominated? Who's broken records? Who should win this year's coveted Mercury Prize? Here's the lowdown on this year's Mercury Prize contenders.

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Arctic Monkeys launch new record company and rejig website as reunion rumours heighten

Arctic Monkeys appear to be teasing a reunion after establishing a new record company and changing their website.

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What would British culture be like if Oasis had never existed?

Would Britpop have happened? Would bands still dream as big? As Oasis prepare for their return gig on Friday, it’s worth asking what their cultural impact has been

Evening Standard

‘Door open’ for Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner to play at music venue’s final gig

The Leadmill in Sheffield announced it would have to leave its premises after losing a long-running eviction battle with its landlord.

The Independent UK

John Cooper Clarke reveals how Arctic Monkeys collaboration changed his life

Poet said he ‘can’t thank the band enough’ for setting his poem ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ to music

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Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner makes rare appearance to honour manager

Could the Arctic Monkeys be up to something after frontman Alex Turner made a rare appearance at a music bash in London this week?

Evening Standard

'We had a choice: end the band or share the spotlight' – Black Country, New Road

When Black Country, New Road’s singer quit, they could have called it a day. Instead, they have reinvented themselves as the most exciting indie pioneers since The Last Dinner Party

The Independent UK

The 35 greatest debut albums of all time, from Arctic Monkeys to Ramones

These records serve as statements of intent and have the power to change or reshape the industry, inspire fellow musicians, and drive essential conversation about our understanding of music. Roisin O'Connor picks the best of the bunch

Evening Standard

‘We haven’t woken up on a chandelier yet’: Inhaler get ready for the big time

As Dublin’s Inhaler unveil their huge new album, will the wild times finally come?

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