June 9, 2011 - Another couple of years gone by means it's time for another Arctic Monkeys record, which means that it's also time for the British press to freak out again because the 2011 version of the band doesn't sound exactly like the 2006 version of the band.
April 26, 2011 - British alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys have extended their road trip to include a round of late summer U.S. dates supporting their forthcoming June release, "Suck It and See."
September 7, 2010 - London-based electronic trio the xx have won this year's Mercury Prize -- and a check for 20,000 pounds (about $30,700) -- for their self-titled debut album. The award -- which typically leads to increased sales in the U.K. and Ireland -- aims to commemorate the best album released in those countries during the previous 12 months.
February 9, 2010 - British alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys will return to the US this spring for a fresh slate of headlining dates in support of their latest studio album, last fall's "Humbug."
December 8, 2009 - Chicago's Arctic Monkeys fans braved below freezing temperatures Sunday night (12/6) to catch the first of only a handful of North American shows the band is playing this month.
October 21, 2009 - After spending most of the summer and early fall on a US road trip, alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys will return stateside between international legs for a six-pack of club shows in support of the recently released "Humbug."
August 11, 2009 - In sharp contrast to the huge crowd they performed for at Lollapalooza, the Arctic Monkeys gave fans a chance to see them up close and personal on Friday (8/7) at 1,100-capacity Chicago club the Metro.
August 9, 2009 - Under clear skies, the crowd tally reached an estimated 75,000 on Day 2 of Lollapalooza on Saturday (8/8). However, according to the Chicago Tribune, the event appeared oversold at one point in the late afternoon, when a majority of fans swarmed the North end of Grant Park for back-to-back performances of Arctic Monkeys, Santigold, and TV on The Radio.
July 13, 2009 - Alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys have lined up a North American headlining tour for September and October in support of their forthcoming album, "Humbug."
Another couple of years gone by means it's time for another Arctic Monkeys record, which means that it's also time for the British press to freak out again because the 2011 version of the band doesn't sound exactly like the 2006 version of the band.
British alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys have extended their road trip to include a round of late summer U.S. dates supporting their forthcoming June release, "Suck It and See."
London-based electronic trio the xx have won this year's Mercury Prize -- and a check for 20,000 pounds (about $30,700) -- for their self-titled debut album. The award -- which typically leads to increased sales in the U.K. and Ireland -- aims to commemorate the best album released in those countries during the previous 12 months.
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