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Shocks: "We write riffs you can groove to with lyrics you can ponder." / Image: Ryan Hitchman

Behind the music - Shocks

Northern Irish alt rock band Shocks have released their new single, Nothing to Lose. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 16 Feb 22

Behind the music - The Florintinas

Bangor four-piece The Florentinas have released their debut single, Sandcastles. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 01 Nov 21

Alex Turner. Photo credit: Andy Paradise

Arctic Monkeys to release live album for War Child UK

Arctic Monkeys have teamed up with the charity War Child UK to release Arctic Monkeys - Live At The Royal Albert Hall this December.

Music • 28 Oct 20

Hozier and Arctic Monkeys get Ivor Novello Award nods

Hozier, Arctic Monkeys and George Ezra are among the nominations for this year's Ivor Novella Awards.

Music • 24 Apr 19

Arctic Monkeys - Among the bookies' favourites

No Irish acts on Mercury Music Prize shortlist

The shortlist for this year's Mercury Music Prize for the Best British or Irish album has been announced, but there are no Irish acts among the nominees.

Music • 26 Jul 18

Arctic Monkeys are back with new material on May 11

Arctic Monkeys' new album was almost a solo project

The upcoming Arctic Monkeys album almost became a solo project for frontman Alex Turner, with guitarist Jamie Cook teasing it as "not typically what we'd do."

Music • 25 Apr 18

Arctic Monkeys will play Dublin's 3Arenaon September 24

Arctic Monkeys announce Irish gig for September

Arctic Monkeys have announced details of a huge Irish and UK tour, taking place later this year.

Music • 09 Apr 18

Arctic Monkeys announce new album after five-year gap

After a five-year wait, Arctic Monkeys fans can finally look forward to some new music as the band returns with their sixth album, entitled Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, on Friday May 11.

Arctic Monkeys • 07 Apr 18

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Alexandra Savior's album is one for the lonely hearts

The guest star on The Last Shadow Puppets' Miracle Aligner has delivered a debut full of in-a-lonely-place allure

Alexandra Savior • 25 Apr 17

Kasabian are ompeting in four categories at this year's Q Awards

Kasabian and Kate Bush lead Q Awards nominations

Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys and Kate Bush are among the nominees for the 2014 Q Awards.

Entertainment • 10 Sep 14

Biffy Clyro: Simon Neil front and centre

Biffy Clyro frontman praises Arctic Monkeys

Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil has said he wishes all British bands were like Arctic Monkeys.

Entertainment • 18 Jul 14

Arctic Monkeys play a sold-out gig in Marlay Park, Dublin tonight

"Warning" issued over Arctic Monkeys Marlay show

MCD concert promoters have issued a "warning" about tonight's sold-out Arctic Monkeys' gig in Marlay Park, advising concert goers that "transport to and from the venue is a matter for individual ticket-holders themselves".

Entertainment • 13 Jul 14

Arctic Monkeys release video for Snap Out Of It

Watch! New Arctic Monkeys video

Arctic Monkeys have released the video for their latest single Snap Out Of It.

Entertainment • 17 Jun 14

Turner: "I'm still pretty wrapped up in AM"

Arctic Monkeys scrap new album plans

Arctic Monkeys have scrapped plans for a new album this year, saying that people "may want to forget" about the band for a while.

Entertainment • 26 May 14

Alex Turner doesn't dream of winning awards

Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner doesn't dream about winning awards and says music isn't about getting 'a pat on the back'.

Entertainment • 28 Apr 14

Turner doesn't like being the centre of attention

Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner has said he doesn't like being the centre of attention and feels his songs are the real stars.

Entertainment • 03 Apr 14

Alex Turner hoped Brit speech would inspire people

Arctic Monkeys' frontman Alex Turner has spoken about his Brit Award acceptance speech saying he hoped it would inspire people to pick up a guitar and play some rock 'n' roll.

Entertainment • 06 Mar 14

Arctic Monkeys reign supreme at the NME Awards

The Arctic Monkeys were the big winners at the NME Awards last night picking up a total of five awards, while Lily Allen was named best solo artist and Blondie were honoured with the Godlike Genius Award

Entertainment • 27 Feb 14

Alex Turner blames nerves for Brit Awards speech

Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner has spoken about his controversial Brit Award acceptance speeches claiming his nerves got the better of him.

Entertainment • 23 Feb 14

Win tickets to Arctic Monkeys in Marlay Park

Arctic Monkeys are back in Dublin this July with special guests Jake Bugg, Miles Kane and Royal Blood for a gig in Marlay Park and RTÉ Ten would like to send you and a friend along.

Entertainment • 27 Jan 14

Arctic Monkeys - lead the NME nominations

Arctic Monkeys lead NME nominations

The nominees for the 2014 NME Awards have been announced with the Arctic Monkeys dominating the list with eight nods.

Entertainment • 15 Jan 14

Alex Turner changed hair cut to 'one-up' bandmates

Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner has joked that he wants to bring a personal hairdresser on tour with them, and that he cut his hair to one-up his bandmates' new styles.

Entertainment • 03 Jan 14

Arctic Monkeys stream new album for free on iTunes

Arctic Monkeys have uploaded a free strream of their new album AM on iTunes ahead of its official release tomorrow

Entertainment • 04 Sep 13

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