Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys, an English rock band formed in Sheffield in 2002, consists of lead singer and guitarist Alex Turner, drummer Matt Helders, guitarist Jamie Cook, and bassist Nick O'Malley, who joined the band in 2006 after the departure of co-founder Andy Nicholson. The band initially gained recognition during the 'blog rock' era, marking a significant shift in how new music was promoted and marketed.

Their debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, released in 2006, was met with critical acclaim and topped the UK Albums Chart, becoming the fastest-selling debut album in British history at that time. It won the Best British Album at the 2007 Brit Awards and is celebrated as one of the greatest debut albums ever. The follow-up, Favourite Worst Nightmare, released in 2007, also received accolades, winning Best British Album at the 2008 Brit Awards.

With their fifth album, AM, released in 2013, Arctic Monkeys achieved international fame, bolstered by the global hit single