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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Example Sentences

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

If he wins, the North Shields singer will be only the third person to collect best album at both the Brits and the Mercury Prize - joining Arctic Monkeys and Dave.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

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

Pulp, which played one of their first ever gigs at The Leadmill in 1980, Richard Hawley and Arctic Monkeys all credit the club as a key part of their early careers.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025