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."

Src: Contactmusic.com