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Arctic Monkeys

British

plural noun

British rock group (formed 2002): comprising Alex Turner (born 1986; vocals, guitar), Jamie Cook (born 1985, guitar), Matt Helders (born 1986, drums, vocals) and Nick O'Malley (born 1985, bass guitar); the first major band to achieve widespread success through internet exposure

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Smythe said he still worked with young local bands, but he continued to enjoy listening to the early Arctic Monkeys recordings.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Arctic Monkeys later headlined Glastonbury for the first time in 2007 and went on to play the Pyramid Stage at the festival twice more, in 2013 and 2023.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Recorded after a US tour with the Arctic Monkeys, Romance saw Fontaines reach for a bigger audience without compromising their principles.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

“There’s always been a lineage here that continues with bands like Arctic Monkeys and Fontaines D.C.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

The Mercury Prize is one of the most prestigious industry awards, celebrating the best British and Irish albums of the year and previous winners include Ezra Collective, Little Simz, Arctic Monkeys, Portishead and Pulp.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

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