You won't find a superlative here. No hint of condescension either. Half of you want to see this band panned, the other to hear why Arctic Monkeys are the biggest things in Britain since Oasis. Or The Beatles. Or Jesus.... CONTINUE READING ARCTIC MONKEYS @ WEBSTER HALL, NYC 3/25/06»
Posted on March 28, 2006 (39 comments)
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Last time I witnessed such a buzzed-about debut was Arcade Fire at the same venue. Of course they did not disappoint, and my fingers are crossed for memorable Monkey business tonight. Consider this post the official Stereogum Watercooler for Arctic... CONTINUE READING ARCTIC MONKEYS @ MERCURY LOUNGE (FIRST US SHOW)»
Posted on November 15, 2005 (41 comments)
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November 15 and 16 at the Mercury Lounge. Zach Vowell sums up the current state of hysteria over these guys in today's P-Fork:There's hype and then there's HYPE. The Sheffield, England-based baby band Arctic Monkeys have somehow harnessed the power... CONTINUE READING ARCTIC MONKEYS COMING TO NYC»
Posted on November 3, 2005 (49 comments)
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