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        (l-r) Arctic Monkeys' Jamie Cook, Alex Turner, Nick O'Malley, and Matt Helders

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        Frontman Alex Turner discusses the band's growth on their fifth studio album, AM, and writing the riff to "Do I Wanna Know?"
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        Alex Turner On Arctic Monkeys' Progression

        Singer/songwriter Alex Turner of GRAMMY-nominated alternative rock group Arctic Monkeys recently participated in an exclusive GRAMMY.com interview and discussed creating the band's 2013 Top 10 album, AM, and writing the riff to the hit "Do I Wanna Know?" among other topics.

        "We were definitely jumping for joy before we put [AM] out," said Turner. "Not because we thought we were about to sell a s***load of records, but because it felt like we'd made a genuine progression from where we started out and to what I think is a more interesting musical landscape that we're occupying now."

        Formed in 2003 in Yorkshire, England, Arctic Monkeys feature Jamie Cook (guitar), Matt Helders (drums), Nick O'Malley (bass), and Turner. After attracting a sizeable fan base by distributing their demos on the Internet, the band signed with indie label Domino Records. In 2006 Arctic Monkeys released their debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, which peaked at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and became the fastest-selling debut album by a band in UK history. The album garnered the group two GRAMMY nominations for 2006 for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Rock Instrumental Performance for the track "Chun Li's Flying Bird Kick." Subsequent releases include Favourite Worst Nightmare (2007), Humbug (2009) and Suck It And See (2011), all of which topped the UK chart.

        With the release of AM, Arctic Monkeys made history as the first independent group to score five consecutive UK No. 1 albums. AM peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200, marking their highest-charting album in the U.S. to date. The album features 12 tracks, including the hit "Do I Wanna Know?"    

        Arctic Monkeys are currently in the midst of an international tour, with dates scheduled through November.

        Arctic Monkeys Music Progression | GRAMMYs

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        Let Arctic Monkeys' Discography Inspire Your Perfect Post-Punk Capsule Wardrobe

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        Put on your dancing shoes with the GRAMMY-nominated garage-rock favorites
        Erica Hawkins
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        Feb 5, 2019 - 3:06 pm

        If you, like the rest of the world, are in the middle of Marie Kondo-ing your life and wardrobe, asking yourself which jumper sparks joy and what piece of fitted denim sparks disdain, I've got a shortcut to set you and your closet in the right direction: Search no further than the lyrical (and literal) stylings of Britain's biggest band, GRAMMY-nominated Arctic Monkeys.

        Fashion and rock 'n' roll have always been eager bedfellows, and in this day and age, no one quite does both as well as the aforementioned garage-rock purveyors. Sure, you might know them best as the rollicking English act that received two GRAMMY nods all the way back in 2006 for their earnest and uncompromisable debut, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not (not to mention the B-side to "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor": "Chun Li's Flying Bird Kick"). And this year, for the 61st GRAMMY Awards (airing on Sunday, Feb. 10 on CBS), the lads are back with two more nominations: Best Rock Performance for "Four Out Of Five" and Best Alternative Music Album for last year's Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino. And let's not forget their 2014 nomination for the beat-drenched Best Rock Performance contender "Do I Wanna Know," a song so unflinchingly greasy and gritty you can feel the weight of a motorcycle jacket heavy on your shoulders the moment you hear the opening riffs.

        Yes, Jamie Cook, Nick O'Malley, Alex Turner, and Matt Helders make up one of rock’s most formidable bands, but also yes, they’re now your newest and most qualified stylists. 

        So, put on your dancing shoes, try to keep your trousers on, and get ready to don a chord-inspired closet-worthy collection you can take from day to night or from Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not to Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino. Whether you're in need of a wardrobe fit for dancing to electro-pop like a robot or you're on the prowl for something to slip on before having a martini at on the lunar surface on a Saturday night, we've (literally) got you covered.

        Accompany Your "No. 1 Party Anthem" With A Classic Leather Jacket

        If you could transmute every beat, meter and tempo orchestrated by Arctic Monkeys into one item of clothing, you'd end up with a leather jacket, more than likely with a collar popped like an antenna and styled with sunglasses indoors. You're also going to want a skirt, specifically the kind reminicsced about in "Suck It And See," that packs the same firepower of a sawed-off shotgun. Then step into a pair of motorcycle boots capable of giving onlookers acrobatic blood, à la "She's Thunderstorms."

        Shake Things Up With "Fluorescent Adolescent" Fishnets

        If your wardrobe has become monotonous, or dare I say, boring, and you feel you’ve discarded all your naughty nights for niceness, take some apt advice from "Fluorescent Adolescent" and keep a pair fishnets at the ready. And why stop there? Give yourself permission to slip into interstellar-gator skin boots, and layer a slip dress under a cheetah-print coat, because as the song "Arabella" confirms—that's magic. 

        Pull On Some Cozy "Knee Socks"

        So, what to wear when you’re not getting gussied up for clubs with lights in the floors and sweat on the walls? May I suggest staying in and walking around your house in a borrowed sky blue Lacoste polo like in "Knee Socks." Or, take some inspiration from “A Certain Romance” and throw on some classic Reeboks or knackered Converse. Remember Turner's posturing in "Piledriver Waltz"? Even if you want a wardrobe capable of channeling otherworldly abilities, "if you're gonna try and walk on water, make sure you wear your comfortable shoes."

        Going Swimming? Remember Your "Golden Trunks"

        Here's a bonus lyrical leisure tip from songs "Arabella" and "Star Treatment," you know, for when you’re heading somewhere you can put a straw in something tropical: Don’t forget to pack a silver Barbarella swimsuit in your monogram suitcase. Or perhaps, you’ll keep it flashy in a pair of “Golden Trunks." Regardless, thinking out of the box on holiday will pay off—trust me, everyone will be thinking "She Looks Like Fun."

        Don't Forget: Confidence Is Key

        When you're not taking cues from Arctic Monkeys' lyrics (or their actual wardrobe and making the leap from T-shirt and loose-fitting jeans to three-piece suites, with a detour to leather jackets and slicked back pompadours along the way), remember to embrace their artistic disposition. Never forget that it’s OK to be bold, to switch it up from day to day, from track to track, from album to album. And yes, some people may miss the old way you dressed before your newfound inspiration. There may be days when you feel like you should evacuate the bench sat in front of your Steinway & Sons piano and run back into the familiar open arms of your Fender Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar, but it's in those times you must remember that transformation is a gift, change is inevitable, and pushing your art is the only way to truly express yourself. Because, underneath it all, what truly matters is the confidence by which you carry your new found ensembles.

        Haters? Give them the "Brainstorm" treatment, they won’t be able to take their eyes of your t-shirt and ties combination, so bless them with you effortlessness and then go off to do big new things. See you later, innovator.

        So there you have it, a super easy, post-punk style guide that I’m willing to bet will keep you looking good on the dance floor or feeling warp speed chic in any and all well-reviewed rooftop space station taquerias. And remember, even if you don’t do major credit cards (and I doubt you do receipts) you can still syncopate your wardrobe to the sleek yet rugged sonics of Arctic Monkeys’ award-worthy discography sans designer price tags, because as a wise band from Sheffield once said, even if you're a Topshop princess, you’re a rock star, too.

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        Top 10 Vinyl Bestsellers Of 2018 Reflect British Tastes

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        With the UK's own David Bowie, Oasis, Pink Floyd, Queen, and Amy Winehouse coming in strong, find out who else made the list
        Philip Merrill
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        Jan 4, 2019 - 6:01 pm

        The Official Charts Company announced 2018's vinyl album bestsellers on Jan. 4, and the results offer a quick trip to British taste — as David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Queen, and Amy Winehouse give the feeling that London is calling, Oasis' (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? gives a shout out to Manchester and Arctic Monkeys top the list at No. 1.

        For The Record: Amy Winehouse's 'Back To Black'

        Many of the albums on the list present a tour of past peaks for the artists. Amy Winehouse's Back To Black won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 50th GRAMMY Awards. David Bowie and Queen both make the list based on recent greatest hits compilations.

        Nirvana's 'Nevermind': For The Record

        But not all of the top vinyl albums of 2018 came from England. The Seattle alternative sound of Nirvana made the list too, alongside British-American hybrid Fleetwood Mac. Nirvana's Nevermind brought the band its first nomination at the 34th GRAMMY Awards for Best Alternative Music Album. Fleetwood Mac's Rumours won Album Of The Year at the 20th GRAMMY Awards.

        Newcomer George Ezra made a strong appearance on the list, with Staying At Tamara's punching in at No. 6.

        Pink Floyd's The Dark Side Of The Moon has surrounded and shaped so many life experiences that it is sentimental to see it still in the UK top 10 for 2018.

        61st GRAMMY Awards nominees making the Official Charts Company's 2018 bestsellers list include the aforementioned Arctic Monkey's Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino and the soundtrack to The Greatest Showman, including songs composed by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

        With vinyl sales at a 25-year high, what's spinning on your turntable?

        Ed Sheeran, Mariah Carey & More Broke Big Music Records In 2018

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        Poll: Who Do You Think Voters Will Choose For Best Alternative Album?

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        Jan 2, 2019 - 5:16 pm

        The 61st GRAMMY Award nominees for Best Alternative Music Album represent a group of artists pushing the limits of genre into something different and albums that take those artists' sound into new realms.

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        Who Do You Think Voters Will Choose For Best Alternative Album?

        The Arctic Monkeys' Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino dives into a sci-fi fantasy world outside of earth, executed with frontman Alex Turner's suave voice. Beck, who over the years has mastered the ability to mix and match hip-hop, folk, and other unlikely combinations, delivers Colors, his13th studio album. St. Vincent blazes her own trail forward in Masseduction, in which lyrics project personal feels and thoughts about herself as an artist and a lover, while Björk's follow up to Vulnicura—which documented her break-up feels from her long-time partner—, Utopia, is a comeback filled with new ways of looking at romance and a promise to break traumatic cycles. David Byrne creates a different kind of utopia with the socially and politically analytical American Utopia, seen as his first true solo album in 14 years.

        Who do you think GRAMMY voters will choose for Best Alternative album at 61st GRAMMY Awards? Vote here and catch the show on CBS Feb. 10 to see if voters chose your favorite pick.

        2019 GRAMMY Awards: Complete Nominations List

         

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        Dua Lipa To Zedd: International Artists Takeover Lollapalooza

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        Including GRAMMY winners and newcomers alike, international artists accounted for close to half of the Lollapalooza 2018 Lineup
        Jacklyn Krol
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        Aug 7, 2018 - 4:40 pm

        Lollapalooza may have gotten it’s start in Chicago, but it is a multi-city international festival. In fact, the lineup this year's Chicago edition of Lolla featured almost half of the performers from other countries throughout the globe. Each international artists added its own flair to the four-day fest.

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        Columbian act Bomba Estereo gave this sentiment of cultural acceptance and inclusivity with their festival set. The only French artist on this year’s bill, Petit Biscuit, brought the literal fire to Lollapalooza with his pyro and interactive electronic set. Even though Irish artist Dermot Kennedy played earlier in the day, his crowd showed up to be serenaded.

        Impressively, Liverpool’s The Wombats managed to fit in thirteen of their hits in their set, kicking things off with their showstopper “Cheetah Tongue.” There was even a costumed wombat roaming the grounds of the festival to promote their set, in the extreme heat no less. The wombat even started a larger-than-life conga train.

        Swedish acts Lykke Li and Galantis both made their Lollapalooza performances to remember. Lykke Li came out with more laid-back vibes performing songs from her latest LP “So Sad, So Sexy.” Galantis brought out MAX to perform their latest smash hit “Satisfied.” Their set was filled with jumping and all the pyro you could tolerate on a hot summer day.

        Galantis & MAX On The Dangerously Fun "Satisfied"

        Amy Shark released her album Love Monster last month to critical acclaim. She hit the stage to a more than enthusiastic crowd. After her set she took to Twitter to express how her performance affected her, and that she was brought to tears of happiness.  Other Australian performers included Tash Sultana, What So Not, Gang Of Youths, Alex Lahey, Vera Blue, and Chase Atlantic.

        Canadians took over Lollapalooza 2018 including GRAMMY nominee Carly Rae Jepsen. Some of her fans had been waiting at the front-row stage barricade since doors opened just to get a glimpse of the Mission native. Reminiscent of her after-party appearance, Jepsen donned disco ball earnings and made her must-catch set a treat for fans.

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        One of the leading ladies of electronic music today, REZZ, brought her A-game to the festival. Surprisingly one of two female DJs to perform this year, the Canadian took the crowd by storm with her signature glowing eyes. Another Canadian, Daniel Caesar, was the hidden gem of Lollapalooza with a voice so soulful and pitch perfect it could serenade anyone. Other Canadians included headliner The Weeknd, Chromeo, and Excision.

        German GRAMMY-winning producer Zedd performed to a massive crowd with fans spilling over on the sidewalks and standing on top of porta potties to catch a glimpse of the acclaimed DJ. His production value was top notch, it seemed like the audience traveled to another planet with the stunning visuals and out of this world beats. Having Zedd close out Perry’s Stage Saturday night was a great choice, ending the day with confetti and upbeat tracks.

        James Bay Backstage At Lollapalooza 2018

        U.K. natives and GRAMMY-nominated Arctic Monkeys performed an impressive twenty-one songs during their set. The Thursday night crowd was one of the biggest of the weekend, spanning blocks through Grant Park. Another U.K. GRAMMY nominee James Bay’s performance had a great combination of his previous album along with current album, Electric Light. He closed off the set with “Hold Back The River” to which the crowd jumped in unison.

        An opener at last year's festival, Dua Lipa was the third highest female on the bill this year. The British singer/songwriter drew a crowd that knew every word to her songs up front and stretched to a seemingly endless length in the back as she performed songs from her self-titled debut album.

        Newcomers Pale Waves stunned an impressively large crowd with their indie-pop tunes. This marked the first U.S. festival performance for the British band. Chvrches was also a highlight for many festival attendees, even surprising the crowd by bringing up Matt Berninger from The National to sing “My Enemy.” Other U.K. performers included Chris Lake, Rusko, Catfish and the Bottlemen, and Lewis Capaldi.

        Whichever corner of the world the artists were from, each brought a unique flavor and style to the festival. With acts from over thirteen countries the multi-genre and international festival was a sight to see.

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