Arctic Monkeys
Tuesday, October 4th, 2005 by Paul Irishbritish indie rock
This Sheffield four-man rock group has a large devoted following in Britain and their sound is slowly encroaching on the American music elite. Nearly all the tastemakers in this Guardian piece and KCRW’s illuminatae Nic Harcourt are feeling their sound. The Arctic Monkey’s music is likened to the Libertines and The Jam, and the boys themselves enjoy Roots Manuva and Pharaoh Monch. But don’t be mistaken, their music is straight-up rock and many expect them to be the Next Big Thing. You decide.Shithot indie rock, witty lyrics and a dash of modesty.
Arctic Monkeys – A Certain Romance
Arctic Monkeys – Fake Tales Of San Francisco
Arctic Monkeys – I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor (14mb video)
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