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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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Arctic Monkeys are another act to get a big hometown boost, coming fourth on the most-played list on Spotify, despite not having released an album or played live for a couple of years.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

By 2023 Gareth "GK" Kelly, Kane Welsh and Sam "Clive" Robinson were riding high, nominated for group of the year at the Brits alongside The 1975 and Arctic Monkeys.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

So before they were even signed or I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor was officially released, the Arctic Monkeys were selling out venues like the London Astoria and the Ritz in Manchester.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 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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