Arctic Monkeys join the high society set

SHEFFIELD'S Arctic Monkeys have added another accolade to their growing list - an entry in social etiquette book Debrett's.

They join Victoria Beckham, comedian Russell Brand, artist Damien Hirst and supermodel Kate Moss in receiving the seal of approval from Debrett's today in a list of the 100 People of the Year for 2006. A spokes woman for Debrett's - the arbiter of etiquette and behaviour for more than 200 years - said: "The people in the book have all shaped something this year, or done something particularly interesting. This is a celebration of our meritocratic society." Others in the book, which will be published annually after this first edition, include Tory leader David Cameron, Russian plutocrat Roman Abramovich, actress Dame Helen Mirren and tennis player Andy Murray. TV presenter Jonathan Ross and rock icons the Rolling Stones are also listed. The coffee table book will be in the stores next Monday. Src: Sheffieldtoday.net

Arctic Monkeys release three-song EP

Arctic Monkeys released an EP called Leave Before The Lights Come On on Tuesday, October 24th. The disc includes two brand new songs, including the title track and "Put Your Dukes Up, John," as well as a cover of "Baby I'm Yours" by R&B performer and composer Van McCoy. The EP follows up the British band's debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, which was released earlier this year to critical acclaim in the U.S. and near-hysteria in the U.K. Arctic Monkeys are nominated for four Q Awards, including Best Album, Best Live Act, Best Track and Best New Act. The awards will be presented on October 30th in London. Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, walked away with England's prestigious Mercury Music Prize earlier this year. It was also the fastest-selling debut album in U.K. music history. Arctic Monkeys are currently at work on their second full-length effort. Src: Therockradio.com

Arctic Monkeys penning official autobiography

Sheffield sensations Arctic Monkeys are planning to release an official biography in time for Christmas.

The band were apparently peeved off after someone they had never met or spoken to released an unofficial account of the group's meteoric rise over the last year.

It is thought that the new book will finally shed light on why drummer Andy Nicholson left the band earlier this year.

Alex Turner, Matt Helders, Jamie Cook and Nicholson's replacement Nick O'Malley are up for four Q magazine awards later this month, including best album for Whatever People Say I Am That's What I'm Not, best live act, best track for I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor and best breakthrough act.

'We're thrilled to bits to be nominated for four Q awards. It's great to be recognised for what we love doing, making music and playing live. It's a real honour. We keep thinking our year can't get any better,' an Arctic Monkeys statement said.

Whatever People Say I Am That's What I'm Not made music history when it became the fastest-selling debut British album in February.

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New Official Site

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Arctic Monkeys set for triumph at Q awards

Mercury Prize-winners Arctic Monkeys are leading the nominations for this year's hotly anticipated Q music awards, with nods in an impressive four categories.

The rockers are up against competition from chart-topper Lily Allen, Corinne Bailey Rae, The Kooks and Orson for the accolade of Best New Act at the legendary British music magazine's honours ceremony.

The Mardy Bum stars are also up for Best Album with their 2005 debut release Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, Best Live Act and Best Track, for I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor.

Rockers Muse have three nominations, including a nod in the Best Album category for Black Holes and Revelations.

Kasabian also are nominated in the Best Album category for new disc Empire, alongside Keane's Under The Iron Sea, Razorlight's eponymous new release and Snow Patrol's smash hit Eyes Open, and Arctic Monkeys.

Muse are also nominees in the Best Act in the World Today, against last year's winners Coldplay, Oasis, U2 and the Red Chili Peppers.

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Ditch Sheffield for London

British rockers ARCTIC MONKEYS have ditched their hometown of Sheffield, Northern England, to seek new inspiration in London. The band, who shot to fame with debut album WHATEVER PEOPLE SAY I AM THAT'S WHAT I'M NOT, were praised for keeping their regional accent and peppering their songs with local slang, but they've decided to base themselves in London while recording a follow up. A source close to the band says, "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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They snub awards show

The ARCTIC MONKEYS are snubbing yet another award ceremony - and will be sending the man who features on their album cover to represent the band at tomorrow (11OCT06) night's Vodafone Live Music Awards in London. The I BET YOU LOOK GOOD ON THE DANCEFLOOR hitmakers are allowing pal CHRIS MCCLURE, who is pictured unshaven and smoking on the cover of WHATEVER PEOPLE SAY I AM, THAT'S WHAT I'M NOT, to take their place at all future industry bashes. A source close to the band says, "The boys will always thank Chris for not cashing in on his appearance on the sleeve. "They reckon he's the perfect man to pick up their awards in future due to his general couldn't-care-less attitude." Earlier this year (FEB06), the Sheffield, England, based foursome also failed to show up at the Brit Awards, although they later released a statement explaining prior commitments to the NME Awards tour had prevented them from attending the ceremony.

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Official uploads

OYE AWARD

'Wow, we're delighted to have won an award for Best New International Artist, thanks so much to those who voted for us! We really look forward to making it out to Mexico and south America hopefully next year.'

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OUI FM
The 15th October will be 'Arctic Monkeys Day' on French rock radio station, Oui FM. The Austin Texas show will be broadcast in the evening at 9pm local time. You can listen to Oui FM at 102.3FM

Monkeys have top student anthem

Arctic Monkeys hit I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor has been voted the top student anthem of all time.

In a poll of 200 university DJs carried out by the NME, The Killers' Mr Brightside came second, followed by Kaiser Chiefs' I Predict a Riot.

Also featured in the top ten floorfillers are Franz Ferdinand's Take Me Out, The Stroke's Last Night, Bloc Party's Banquet and The Kooks' Naive.

NME student editor Dan Silver said: "It's no surprise that the Arctic Monkeys have taken the top spot.

'I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor is a worthy winner and always guaranteed to pack any Student Union bar with revellers."

The list does seem to indicate there is no longer a place for cheesy pop in the hallowed academic institutions of the UK.

Top 10 Ultimate Student Anthems:

I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor (Arctic Monkeys).

Mr Brightside (The Killers).

I Predict A Riot (Kaiser Chiefs).

Take Me Out (Franz Ferdinand).

This Charming Man (The Smiths).

Hounds of Love (Futureheads).

Naive (The Kooks).

Last Nite (The Strokes).

Banquet (Bloc Party).

Love Will Tear Us Apart (Joy Division).