Artist: Arctic Monkeys
Genre: Alternative
Latest Album: Whatever People Say I Am...
Background:
"Arctic Monkeys" is a quite young and upcoming UK based band. Basically, the band hails from Sheffield. Their main music influences include, the Clash, Jam and the Smiths. The band comprised of guitarists Jamie Cook, vocalist and guitarist Alex Turner, bassist Andy Nicholson and drummer Matt Helders.
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Actually, the band members practiced by consistently singing and memorizing hit tracks by the Vines and White Strips. In 2004, the band signed a healthy deal with Domino Records. Domino has been home to the likes of Clinic and Franz Ferdinand. Band's very first number, "I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor," became an instant hit and debuted at number one on the popular UK singles charts, when is was issued in 2005.
In 2006, the band issued their major label debut album, "Whatever People Say I Am, that’s What I Am Not." This album also went on to become a huge hit and sold over 118,501 copies just on the very first day of its release in the UK. With achieving such a remarkable feat, the band set a record for selling more albums that all other popular artists in the Top twenty albums charts combined.
So, tight your seat belts and get ready to enjoy the flight with the music of “Arctic Monkeys,” catch them performing live. But, first of all don't forget to grab your tickets from an on-line ticket vendor to avoid the unavailability of the tickets.
Discography
Whatever People Say I Am... - 2006
When The Sun Goes Down - 2006
Whatever People Say I Am... - 2006
Five Minutes With Arctic... - 2005
I Bet You Look Good On T... - 2005