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Spectacular melancholy sounds from Richard Hawley

2009-11-20T13:18:39Z

The support acts at this charity show, one of Mencap�s Little Noise Sessions, might well have threatened Richard Hawley�s headline status

Arctic Monkey business with the past

2009-11-18T10:51:12Z

Opening their set with the shimmering ballad Dance Little Liar Arctic Monkeys sounded a world away from the Sheffield scamps of yesteryear.

Oasis in the running for 'world's best act' title at Q awards despite split

2009-10-26T08:40:40Z

Oasis were shortlisted for "best act in the world today" at the Q Awards.

Arctic Monkeys are looking good on the dancefloor

2009-08-26T23:00:00Z

Arctic Monkey's Brixton gig will be remembered as the moment their presentation matched their status.

Video: Noah and the Whale prepare for Reading Festival

2009-08-26T15:58:11Z

VIDEO: Noah and the Whale are one of the main stage acts at Reading Festival. Lead singer Charlie Fink tells us who he'll be watching this weekend.

CDs of the week

2009-08-20T23:00:00Z

Among the CDs of the week are the brilliant Artic Monkeys with Humbug and John Surman returns to what he does best - playing baritone sax

Oxfam release for new Arctic Monkeys single

2009-08-04T06:23:56Z

Arctic Monkeys are releasing their limited-edition seven-inch single Crying Lightning in Oxfam charity shops around the country

Retro rockets on full power: Last Shadow Puppets

2008-10-27T00:00:00Z

The Last Shadow Puppets is a side-project which deserves to be more than a footnote of the Arctic Monkeys.

Monkey business as Arctic drummer buys his own pub

2008-09-01T16:13:39Z

British rockers Arctic Monkeys are joining the ranks of celebrity landlords by buying a pub in their hometown.

CDs of the Week

2008-06-19T23:00:00Z

Among this week's pop offerings: Sigur Ros create a world of their own, Donna Summer shows off her floaty moans and The Rascals sound just a little too similar to the Arctic Monkeys.

Viewers' fury as Sharon Osbourne unleashes four-letter tirade at 'drunk' Vic Reeves

2008-02-21T10:13:05Z

The Brit Awards were embroiled in controversy today following complaints from viewers about foul language and rowdy behaviour on the part of the show's winners. A spokesman for Ofcom confirmed that ITV viewers had complained about some of the footage aired last night, which included host Sharon Osbourne using foul language right at the start of the show

Arctic Masters

2007-12-10T00:00:00Z

With their show at Alexandra Palace, The Arctic Monkeys make being the best band in the country look so easy that it almost bores them.

'Idol' Kylie honoured at Q Awards

2007-10-08T15:18:12Z

Kylie Minogue was honoured as a music idol at the Q Awards. The star showed off a new Marilyn Monroe-esque hair do and a figure-hugging black frock at the ceremony.

Who's up for the Mercury?

2007-07-17T13:27:09Z

Amy gets the nod and so do Arctic Monkeys - but who on earth are Basquiat Strings? David Smyth gives the lowdown on the shortlist for the album of the year, announced today

Off the record

2007-06-29T10:13:05Z

Arctic Monkeys' best mate, 'Reverend' Jon McClure is worshipped back in Sheffield. Now the cocky singer is ready to convert the rest of us.

Arctic Monkeys claim songsmith gong

2007-05-25T07:39:55Z

The Arctic Monkeys, Amy Winehouse, Madonna, Sir Elton John, Norman Cook and The Feeling were among the winners at the 52nd Ivor Novello Awards.

Arctic Monkeys set to break chart record

2007-04-27T07:30:43Z

The Arctic Monkeys could set a new chart record this weekend with 18 songs in the top 200 - a position not seen since the heyday of The Beatles.

CDs of the week

2007-04-19T23:00:00Z

The return of the Arctic Monkeys, some Joni Mitchell Covers and the righteous Mavis Staples are some of this weeks CD release highlights.

Arctics blast back, bolder and beefier

2007-04-16T11:17:21Z

The Arctic Monkeys' slick second album Favourite Worst Nightmare defies their doubters with its increased muscularity and flexible sound.

Super-sized Arctics still looking good

2007-04-12T23:00:00Z

Arctic Monkeys are back. And, says John Aizlewood, it's a case of mostly as you were for this showcase of the band's second album.

Off the record: David Smyth

2007-03-23T11:49:14Z

David Smyth ponders the Arctic Monkeys' unlikely move into the world of fashion, extortionate ticket prices for gigs and Bjork's latest out-of-this-world album in his weekly column.

Muse lead winners at NME awards

2007-03-02T08:12:47Z

It may have been a night of success for the youngsters but it was established act Muse who came out on top at the NME Awards.

Quiet night for the next big things

2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

The crowd may have been surprisingly subdued, but it will not stop both Air Traffic and Ghosts going on to chart success, predicts David Smyth.

Arctic Monkeys set to dominate NME Awards

2007-01-30T08:42:58Z

The Arctic Monkeys look set to repeat their amazing success of 2006 after getting nominated for a total of four NME Awards.

Elder statesmen, but Oasis are still bad boys

2006-10-30T15:38:40Z

Oasis joined the rock establishment at the Q magazine awards, but Liam Gallagher failed to turn up fuelling speculation he was in a sulk.

Air Traffic set for take-off

2006-10-02T11:36:08Z

With their piano-pounding sound and singalong songs, Air Traffic are creating a real buzz

Arctic Monkeys hit is top student anthem

2006-10-02T09:38:13Z

Arctic Monkeys' I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor has been named the favourite student anthem of all time.

Monkeys win Mercury Prize

2006-09-06T07:56:49Z

The Arctic Monkeys must have known something the rest of us didn't when they deigned to turn up to the Mercury Prize ceremony.

Monkeying around

2006-08-28T23:00:00Z

Too many people, too many bands and not enough space. It was enough to drive a dedicated rock fan to distraction, but despite it all the weekend's Reading Festival was still a triumph.

Arctic Monkeys shift into comfy slipper stardom

2006-08-24T23:00:00Z

With recording sacrificed to touring, 2006 has been tricky for the Arctic Monkeys. Their sweltering festival warm-up at The Forum was an unmitigated triumph but things have changed.