Arctic Monkeys

Overview

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They coveted the enunciated British-twang sound that now floods our airwaves and still hold the title of fastest selling UK debut album of all time for Whatever People Say I am, That's What I'm Not. Lead singer Alex Turner is the songwriter to end all songwriters, penning the ultimate indie club track, 'I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor', which has had more than it's fair share of spins.

Whether you love them or you 'ate them, there's no denying the infectious music and lyrics of the Arctic Monkeys. They are one of those rare bands whose music stands out like a sore thumb. Who could forget 'Fluorescent Adolescent', 'Mardy Bum' or 'Old Yellow Bricks'? Maybe it's just me, but I'm an old Monkeys fan from way back.

It hasn't been long since the 4-piece band from Sheffield were on our shores last: they did the Big Day Out 2009 tour – I picked myself off the floor of a portaloo just to see their set (I had a stomach bug, okay!?) – and a national tour in 2010. Now they are back in every major city after completing their Southbound/Falls headline spot. Actually, on-stage at Falls on New Years Eve, they enraged many when they walked off stage at 11.58pm, missing the countdown. Thankfully, their Brisbane show won't allow for any time related mishaps (we hope), so you know you won't be let down. Hey, it's the Arctic Monkeys, could you ever really be let down?

The lucky Rachel Fuller from our Sydney site got to interview the ever-sexy Alex Turner, you can check out the interview here!