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Arctic Monkeys

British  

plural noun

  1. 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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Arctic Monkeys superfan Robbie Lees, who makes social media content about the band, says he hopes this inspires the group to work on new music again.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

The first single, released on Thursday, is a new track by Arctic Monkeys called Opening Night.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

The Arctic Monkeys were a hungry, young foursome from the working-class suburb of High Green.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

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

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