Arctic Monkeys look set to clean up at the Q Awards after being nominated in 4 of the 6 categories.
The Sheffield band are up for Best New Act, Best Live Act, Best Album and Best Track for the single ‘I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor.’
Ian McAndrew, the group’s manager, said this week,
“All the band members will be there and they’re looking forward to it – it’s by far the best awards ceremony. And if Oasis are there it’s sure to be an eventful night.”
British TV presenter Jonathan Ross will host the awards for the third year in a row. The ceremony takes place on October 30 at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
Artic Monkeys are planning to release an official biography, all in time for christmas.
Apparently the band were annoyed when someone they had never even met or spoken to released an unofficial account of the groups rise to fame over the last year, so have decided to release their own.
It is expected that this official book will finally reveal why drummer Andy Nicholson left the band earlier this year.
Artic Monkeys latest release, Leave Before the Lights Come On has been released in America today (October 24th). The single cum EP was first released in England on 14th August.
The release features one new song, ‘Leave Before the Lights Come On’ and two cover versions, ‘Put Your Dukes Up, John’ by The Little Flames and ‘Baby I’m Yours’, originally recorded by Barbara Lewis.
Track Listing
- Leave Before the Lights Come On
- Put Your Dukes Up, John
- Baby I’m Yours
The single reached number 4 in the UK when it was first released, the only Arctic Monkeys CD yet to make it to the top of the UK charts.
Arctic Monkeys have decided to record their new album in Kensal Rise London rather than their home town of Sheffield.
“The Monkeys are a confident bunch of lads and believe in their music. But they know all eyes and ears will be on the follow-up. With that in mind they decided they didn’t want any distractions. Fans turning up outside their studio in Sheffield would have altered their focus so it was decided to find a spot in London.”
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‘I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor’ has been voted as the top student anthem of all-time. The Killers’ Mr Brightside came second, with the Kaiser Chiefs’ I Predict a Riot coming in third.
The poll of around 200 student DJs was carried out by the NME Student Guide.
“It’s no surprise. It’s a worthy winner, always guaranteed to pack any student union bar with revellers.”
Dan Silver Editor of the NME.
Arctic Monkeys have come top in survey by Shelter to find who people think would make the most ideal flatmates. Kaiser Chiefs were second most fancied followed by Girls Aloud. First the Mercury, award now this(!), can things get any better for Arctic Monkeys?
