Latest news with #AlexTurner
Metro
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Arctic Monkeys fans are convinced a new album will drop soon
After a period of near-total silence, Arctic Monkeys fans are convinced a new album is on the horizon. The Sheffield four-piece, who haven't released a record since 2022's The Car, have launched a new recording company and made subtle but striking changes to their official website, sparking intense speculation from fans. The changes were first noticed by dedicated followers online, with Instagram fan page @ArcticMonkeysMania sharing a side-by-side comparison of the band's website. The earlier version featured the artwork from The Car, while the updated homepage is now stripped back to a minimal green background, with all music store listings quietly removed. A new 'Newsletter' section has also been added – a rare invitation for direct communication from a band known for being elusive. Adding fuel to the fire, eagle-eyed fans discovered that the group has legally registered a new recording company called Bang Bang Recordings Ltd, listing all four members (Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Nick O'Malley, and Matt Helders) on the UK government website. Long-time followers were quick to point out that the band has a habit of launching new recording entities in the lead-up to an album rollout. Online speculation has since exploded. Twitter/X page @hasitleaked – which has previously claimed accurate Arctic Monkeys intel – confidently stated the band has 'studio sessions booked for November' and a 'full summer tour' lined up for 2026. While those claims remain unverified, the person behind the account insisted: 'I've never been wrong on Arctic Monkeys news before.' Fans, understandably, are losing their minds. 'ARCTIC MONKEYS ARE RUMOURED TO BE COMING BACK IN NOVEMBER??????' screamed one post from @amorestheam. 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 ANNOUCEMENT!Arctic Monkeys have re established a new recording company in the last hour. SOMETHING IS INDEED UNDERWAY! The band have created a recording company each time a new album is underway. This company includes all members of the band. — Arctic Monkeys AU (@AUArcticMonkeys) August 6, 2025 Another fan account, @AUArcticMonkeys, noted: '🚨ANNOUNCEMENT! Arctic Monkeys have re-established a new recording company in the last hour. SOMETHING IS INDEED UNDERWAY! The band have created a recording company each time a new album is underway.' Even on Reddit, typically the domain of sceptics, hope is running high: 'WE ARE GETTING A NEW ALBUM IN 2026!!!!' declared one user. Another simply wrote: 'I'm gonna throw up.' More Trending Following the release of their last album, the Monkeys headlined Glastonbury 2023 and embarked on an expansive world tour, bringing longtime collaborators James Ford and Miles Kane onstage for the final leg. Since then, however, the group has been characteristically quiet, with no new music and only sparse updates from its members. For a band so famously private – even 'chronically offline,' as one fan put it – any movement at all is seen as significant. At this stage, Arctic Monkeys have made no official statement confirming new music or tour plans. But with a fresh digital presence and a newly minted record company, something certainly seems to be stirring. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Ed Sheeran fans 'never been so excited' as singer reunites with Rupert Grint after 14 years MORE: Singer cancels tour over poor ticket sales and confesses he 'aimed too high' MORE: Oasis setlist in full and stage times as Gallagher brothers' London tour continues
Daily Mail
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
All the signs that a huge noughties rock band are making a massive comeback after not releasing any music for three years
Arctic Monkeys are appearing to be making a massive comeback after not releasing any new music since their 2022 LP The Car. The indie rock legends, comprising of Alex Turner, Matt Helders, Jamie Cook and bassist Nick O'Malley, have been on hiatus from playing live since 2023. Back in May at the Music Week Awards, the band sparked speculation of a reunion when frontman Alex appeared on stage to present their manager Ian McAndrew with The Strat Award. And now, eagle-eyed fans have spotted that the group's official website removed the album cover of The Car and a new page for a Newsletter appeared. On Wednesday (August 6), the band members - also including Matt Helders, Jamie Cook, and Nick O'Malley - launched a new record company, BANG BANG RECORDINGS LLP, which appeared on Companies House. Arctic Monkeys have not performed since concluding their last tour in support of their seventh album, The Car, in Dublin in 2023. Since then, no band member has released solo material, and they've all kept relatively low profiles. However, Nick played with touring guitarist Tom Rowley at the latter's first headline solo date at Crookes Social Club in Sheffield in June. The band's most recent albums have seen them head more in a rock direction. The Hives frontman Pelle Almqvist shared his opinion on their genre change and insisted they should carry on making the music that 'feels right' to them. Asked about their polarising albums, he told Music Week: 'I think they should do what feels right. I think everything they've done has been good, it's just different genres. 'I can see that someone who loved the first album maybe isn't into the last album and vice-versa, but who gives a s***? 'They're doing what they feel like they should be doing and that's all there is to it. I like all their stuff, basically.' It comes after Glastonbury festivalgoers were left disappointed by the Arctic Monkeys headline set in 2023 as they heaped criticism on the band for slowing down their smash hits. The band played the hotly-anticipated 90-minute headlining slot, but fans were left underwhelmed by the show, with one person even seen yawning in the audience. Lead singer Alex belted out a whole host of the Arctic Monkeys smash hits, including Mardy Bum and R U Mine, but the crowds were left confused and wondering what the 'hell was going on' with the band. For many of the band's big hitters, Alex - who has recently recovered from acute laryngitis, sang the tracks at a much slower tempo than the upbeat originals, with fans complaining that it made it difficult to sing along. The rock band took to the stage hours after a surprise show from The Foo Fighters, who put on an incredible performance for the festival's hour-long 'secret' slot, with several claiming that they should have headlined Friday's show. Both festivalgoers and fans watching the BBC live broadcast slammed the headlining set as 'boring' and 'mediocre' and complained that they had been left 'disappointed' by the gig. Taking to X, one fan wrote: 'I fell in love with the Arctic Monkeys because of the energy and excitement in the songs. That performance was too slow for me, still some bangers played though.' Another said: 'Too slow, not engaging the great,' while a third complained: 'Why slow even your slowest song down??? Sorry I've always loved the Arctic Monkeys but can't cope with that.' A fourth tweeted: 'Awful performance, what the hells going on with them?! Glad I didn't get tickets to any of their gigs this time around.' A fifth shared: 'I'm really disappointed with Arctic Monkeys. It all seems very slow, that excitement of the first album is gone. It's like the Arctic Monkeys Jazz Lounge.' 'It's like they want people to hate them. Like a mediocre lounge band covering arctic monkeys' moaned another. However, some fans gave their support to the band and praised their performance, saying the band's style has simply evolved over the years.
News18
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Arctic Monkeys Tease Comeback? Fans Speculate As Band Launches New Record Company
Last Updated: Arctic Monkeys may be preparing for a comeback. Alex Turner sparked speculation at the Music Week Awards, and fans noticed changes on their website. Arctic Monkeys appear to be preparing for a comeback. The indie rock legends have kept a low profile with the band having not released any new music since their 2022 LP The Car, while they have been on hiatus from playing live since 2023. However, those in attendance at the Music Week Awards at London's JW Marriott Grosvenor House, in May, were left gobsmacked when frontman Alex Turner appeared on stage to present their manager Ian McAndrew with The Strat Award, sparking speculation they could be preparing to return to the limelight. This week, eagle-eyed fans spotted that the I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor group's official website has removed the album cover for The Car, and a new page for a Newsletter has appeared. What's more, on Wednesday (August 6), the band members – also including Matt Helders, Jamie Cook, and Nick O'Malley – launched a new record company, BANG BANG RECORDINGS LLP, which appeared on Companies House. Arctic Monkeys' recent albums have seen them head in a space rock direction, but some of their diehard fans prefer their earlier sound. The Hives frontman Pelle Almqvist offered his opinion on Arctic Monkeys' change in direction and insisted they should carry on making the music that 'feels right" to them. Asked about their polarising albums, he told Music Week: 'I think they should do what feels right. I think everything they've done has been good, it's just different genres. I can see that someone who loved the first album maybe isn't into the last album and vice-versa, but who gives a s***? They're doing what they feel like they should be doing and that's all there is to it. I like all their stuff, basically." First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Daily Mirror
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
All the signs Arctic Monkeys are making huge comeback
Arctic Monkeys appear to be gearing up for a big comeback after not releasing any music since their 2022 LP The Car Arctic Monkeys appear to be preparing for a comeback. The indie rock legends have kept a low-profile with the band having not released any new music since their 2022 LP The Car, while they have been on hiatus from playing live since 2023. However, those in attendance at the Music Week Awards at London's JW Marriott Grosvenor House, in May, were left gobsmacked when frontman Alex Turner appeared on stage to present their manager Ian McAndrew with The Strat Award, sparking speculation they could be preparing to return to the limelight. This week, eagle-eyed fans spotted that the I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor group's official website has removed the album cover of The Car and a new page for a Newsletter has appeared. What's more, on Wednesday, the band members - also including Matt Helders, Jamie Cook, and Nick O'Malley - launched a new record company, BANG BANG RECORDINGS LLP, which appeared on Companies House. The Hives frontman Pelle Almqvist offered his opinion on Arctic Monkeys' change in direction and insisted they should carry on making the music that "feels right" to them. Asked about their polarising albums, he told Music Week: "I think they should do what feels right. I think everything they've done has been good, it's just different genres. I can see that someone who loved the first album maybe isn't into the last album and vice-versa, but who gives a s***? They're doing what they feel like they should be doing and that's all there is to it. I like all their stuff, basically."
Perth Now
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Arctic Monkeys launch new record company and rejig website as reunion rumours heighten
Arctic Monkeys appear to be preparing for a comeback. The indie rock legends have kept a low-profile with the band having not released any new music since their 2022 LP The Car, while they have been on hiatus from playing live since 2023. However, those in attendance at the Music Week Awards at London's JW Marriott Grosvenor House, in May, were left gobsmacked when frontman Alex Turner appeared on stage to present their manager Ian McAndrew with The Strat Award, sparking speculation they could be preparing to return to the limelight. This week, eagle-eyed fans spotted that the I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor group's official website has removed the album cover for The Car, and a new page for a Newsletter has appeared. What's more, on Wednesday (06.08.25), the band members - also including Matt Helders, Jamie Cook, and Nick O'Malley - launched a new record company, BANG BANG RECORDINGS LLP, which appeared on Companies House. Arctic Monkeys' recent albums have seen them head in a space rock direction, but some of their diehard fans prefer their earlier sound. The Hives frontman Pelle Almqvist offered his opinion on Arctic Monkeys' change in direction and insisted they should carry on making the music that "feels right" to them. Asked about their polarising albums, he told Music Week: "I think they should do what feels right. I think everything they've done has been good, it's just different genres. I can see that someone who loved the first album maybe isn't into the last album and vice-versa, but who gives a s***? They're doing what they feel like they should be doing and that's all there is to it. I like all their stuff, basically."
