arctic monkeys tour 2024 england

• Moscow concerts Moscow concerts Moscow concerts See all Moscow concerts ( Change location ) Today · Next 7 days · Next 30 days
• Most popular artists worldwide
• Trending artists worldwide

• Tourbox for artists

Search for events or artists

• Sign up Log in

• Get the app
• Moscow concerts
• Change location
• Popular Artists
• Live streams
• Deutsch Português
• Popular artists

Arctic Monkeys  

• On tour: no
• Upcoming 2024 concerts: none

3,526,622 fans get concert alerts for this artist.

Join Songkick to track Arctic Monkeys and get concert alerts when they play near you.

Find your next concert

Join 3,526,622 fans getting concert alerts for this artist

Similar artists with upcoming concerts

Tours most with, past concerts.

The SSE Arena, Belfast

View all past concerts

It was 2002 when Arctic Monkeys formed in the north English city of Sheffield. Featuring the distinctive, aggressively enunciated lead vocals of Alex Turner, the band features a classic lineup: two guitars and a bass across the front, drums in the back.

Famously unwilling to sit still and commit to any one sound, the Arctic Monkeys’ genre varies from album to album. Its discography spans from indie rock to hip hop to garage grunge. While this type of ambition doesn’t always land well with critics when other bands attempt it, with Arctic Monkeys it always seems to work. This might be because the way the band arranges its songs always stems from the same DNA source, or because Turner’s vocals are like nothing else on the scene.

The Arctic Monkeys experienced an unusual rise to fame. School friends Alex Turner, Matt Helders, and Andy Nicholson formed the band in 2002 as an instrumental-only project. Jamie Cook soon came on board as a second guitarist — it was he who came up with the name “Arctic Monkeys.” Turner soon got past his reluctance to be the band’s lead singer, and on June 13, 2003, the group played its first-ever gig at The Grapes in Sheffield.

Over the course of 2003, the band demoed 18 songs — a collection that would eventually be dubbed Beneath the Boardwalk. It gave the songs away on burned CDs at shows, which fans quickly began to file-share with one another. Its popularity began to grow across northern England, even gaining the attention of the BBC. In 2005, it recorded and self-released an EP called Five Minutes With Arctic Monkeys, which led the band to sign with Domino Recording Company.

In 2006, Arctic Monkeys released its debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, which became the fastest-selling debut album in the history of the UK music charts. It’s also regarded as one of the greatest debut albums in history — no surprise that it won Best British Album in 2007 at the Brit Awards. The band even defeated the dreaded sophomore slump when its second album, Favourite Worst Nightmare, won the same award the following year.

It takes a lot of vision to craft an upward trajectory from a high starting point like that. Arctic Monkeys continued releasing new albums every two years or so: Humbug in 2009, Suck It and See in 2011, and AM in 2013. Every single one debuted at number one in the UK – a first for an independent-label band.

The Arctic Monkeys’ fifth album, AM, vaulted the band’s career forward, with the single “Do I Wanna Know?” from that album winning international fame. After topping four Billboard charts, the hit was given the vaunted platinum designation in the UM and won Best British Album in 2014.

If you’re trying to judge a band’s chutzpah, look no further than the choices it makes after achieving extreme success. After going platinum, the Arctic Monkeys took four years to craft Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. Released in 2018, this album broke free from the band’s guitar-driven indie rock roots and moved to piano-based music. Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 2019 Grammys.

The Arctic Monkeys took another four years to perfect the sound for its next album. The Car, released in October 2022, debuted second on the charts in ten territories – and likely would have claimed the top spot if not for a new release by Taylor Swift at the same time.

As Arctic Monkeys tour dates continue to populate the calendar for 2022 and 2023, catch the band live to see one of the most exciting stage shows in the world right now. Turner’s songwriting along with the band’s arrangements and live stage team make it a must-see for this year. Find a concert near you on Songkick.

Live reviews

Seeing Arctic Monkeys not once, but twice, in two days was absolutely insane - I'd like to have rated it a Four out of Five simply for the pun but personally I think there's no doubt that the show(s) were as close to perfect as a concert can get. Mini Mansions were quite a decent support act - their set included a few fillers but ended on a high with an energetic rendition of Mirror Mountain. AM's setlist varied over the two nights but both nights were an amalgamation of songs from all six albums - a perfect blend of atmospheric, new TBHC songs and older, grungier hits. Live staples like Brianstorm, Pretty Visitors and Don't Sit Down Cause I've Moved Your Chair had everyone out of their seat, while there were also some (pleasantly) surprising inclusions like Library Pictures and From The Ritz To The Rubble (first time in Australia since 2009!!!). Both nights' encores concluded with a blistering performance of R U Mine? which was the perfect way to end such a intense night. Alex Turner's onstage antics oozed pure class combined with true rock n' roll - a highlight of the second night was the dance Alex did whilst holding a stool above his head! The crowd went crazy for that - as well as his famous hip gyrations, especially during Cornerstone! Matt was full of energy on the drums, Jamie and Nick were equally hyped - but nothing really compared to Alex's voice, both speaking and singing (which quite frankly I could listen to all day). The sound quality was utterly fantastic - you could not ask for more from a band - the only minor downside was the minimalistic, Kubrick-esque backdrop & stage - but Arctic Monkeys have never really been the type of band that relies on on-stage effects to transfix the audience… Alex does that quite adequately on his own! As a group of sixteen-seventeen year olds, myself and my friends were probably the youngest people there but it was refreshing to see a lot of people our age - the majority was (understandably) uni students. Such an outstanding pair of performances that I'm so glad I went twice (and to be honest it was so enthralling I genuinely could have gone a third time if there was another Melbourne show). Alex Turner is, in his own words, a CERTIFIED MINDBLOWER. A definite Five out of Five.

Report as inappropriate

This was by far the best concert I have ever been to. Everyone on the crowd was just so wild, happy and full of energy. The whole crowd sang all of the songs and danced to it. That energy that I felt when I was there face to face with the Arctic Monkeys was incredible, I can’t even begin to explain it. I wish I could go back in time and rewatch that concert. I just love them, and their songs are extremely good. Alex’s voice was perfect last night. Jamie, Nick and Matt were amazing too.

The arena where the show took place was pretty good and had a nice space. It was a little crowded in the beginning, but then people just started to spread out.

The moment when 505 came on, everyone just danced calmly and sang along so well. We all turned on our cellphones flashlights so we could light it up.

Do I Wanna Know was my favorite song performed from last night. I love that beat and it’s my favorite song in the whole world. I wish I could listen to it played live everyday.

Honestly, going to the Arctic Monkeys concert was the best decision I have ever made in my life. I wish everyone could be there to feel the vibe with me. I also managed to buy myself a shirt, not from the official store because it was expensive, but from someone else selling them. It looks really good, it’s from the “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino” album.

I just wish they would’ve played some other songs too, like “I Wanna Be Yours”, “Mardy Bum”, “No Buses”, “Despair in the Departure Lounges” and a couple others.

Alex sang pretty fast and wouldn’t give us a minute between each song, and unfortunately that resulted on the show going on by pretty quickly.

But despite it all, I loved it and it was the best night of my life so far. It was perfect, I miss it already.

Jamie, Nick, Alex and Matt, you guys are amazing. Thank you for everything last night. I will never forget it.

I'm a fan. I must start it off saying this, 'cause as a fan, they have never, ever let me down. I've been to three Arctic Monkeys live gigs, in different phases of the band. The first one, back in 2007 when we were all just kids wanting to have a blast, than in 2011 and finally last Friday, in front of a sold out 35 thousand people crowd. My favorite will always be the first one... I was young, reckless and hopeful because of this great band that had started online and was actually very good. But to see them all grown up and mature, and with complete control of that sea of people that was there just for them, was very, very meaningful. They interact less with the crowd than before, and have more of a rockstar attitude, but it suits them. It's all part of the show and it doesn't make them less charismatic at all. Specially Mr. Alex Turner. The setlist is a real trip through their career so far and even thought they had to cut a few fan favorites, the most meaningful songs are there, shining and evoking beautiful sing-a-longs. One of the highlights ended up being an acoustic rendition of "Mardy Bum", right before the last song, very effusively requested by the fans and beautifully delivered by Alex Turner, all by himself. Whenever he was not playing guitar and singing with his eyes closed, he would leave the guitar, hold the mic with two hands and dance like no one even knew he could. Oh, Mr. Turner... You've become quite the frontman! One of the most interesting things about them is that you'll get the same thrill by watching a large arena set and a small, intimate performance. Their songs are just that powerful. And these guys aren't even in their 30's yet! Long live to the Arctic Monkeys!

Arctic Monkeys, making me as giddy as a goat since 2002! Need I say anymore?

Some would say they have done the full 360 in their last 5 albums, but they still somehow manage to create something different and even more meaningful each time a new release comes along, which is what you want from a mainstream band.

As they have had to grow up as well as lock down their career in a relatively short period of time, their sounds represent a different stage in their lives from overnight success, heartache and self discovery. After hiding away in the desert to record an epic follow up album to 'Suck it and see' (Admirable contribution from Josh Homme) the sheer dedication to their music was sincerely portrayed in 'AM' and things got really serious over night. After a test drive of the new material at Glastonbury 2013, a few new hairstyles and a nonchalant attitude the band became pure rock and roll stars.

From small venues to outdoor arenas Arctic Monkeys can do no wrong - With carefully selected playlists to cover their early and playful classics such as 'I bet you look good on the dance floor' and 'Dancing shoes' right through to their seductive, jaw dropping, riff-tastic songs 'My propeller' and 'Don't sit down cause I moved your chair'. Frontman 'Sir' Alex Turner knows how to work a crowd with a bit of cheeky banter and endless appreciation to their fans, which is always an added bonus. With Arctic Monkeys, always expect the unexpected.

Arctic Monkeys is the most riveting mainstream band you could see live. They feature music from their first release to their last, create a powerful atmosphere for fans, and Alex Turner interacts with the crowd in a refreshing way with his exotic accent. Arctic Monkeys' music varies from upbeat to slower tempo, but in my opinion all of it is amazing. They could potentially play any venue successfully due to their great stage presence and how similar their live music is to their recorded music. I was astounded by their true talent, which is hard to find in mainstream music today with the excessive use of autotune and other enhancement programs. My favourite part of the concert was when they played "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" because it was a song that the majority of concert attendees knew and the vibe completely changed when they played the song. It brought new and old fans together and excited the audience. The most surprising thing was that I thought it wasn't going to be a very good concert due to the fact that I paid for last minute seats in the back, but honestly, it didn't affect the atmosphere at all! The concert was even better than most of the concerts I've been up close to in large venues. Overall, they played a great live show and it was one of the best concerts I've ever been to. I'd highly recommend buying tickets and experiencing some real musical talent and live playing.

The whole experience was amazing. Although the Lemon Twigs were down a brother (With Brian having to go home due to being ill) it did not effect their electric performance, finishing the set with one of their best songs 'As Long As Were Together'.

And then of course. The Arctic Monkeys came on and the crowd lost it before they'd even started playing. The set they played was a perfect balance between the new album and their older stuff and not a single person was sitting down by the last song. As they packed up and walked off the crowd (as is to be expected) started cheering for another song and as per usual Alex Turner does not disappoint! The boys came back on stage and bought the house down with 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor' and finally 'R U Mine'.

A perfect night.

Excellent! As always...

People aren't crazy about the new album but "Four out of Five" has enough swagger to start the gig and even though they played 505 a bit too early for me the catalogue and band's attitude is far more than enough to keep even the most cynical (me) happy.

That's where I draw the line. Forest Hills is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL venue and the weather was perfect but FLASH SEATS is a terrible experience. I had to transfer a ticket and we encountered issues that meant we missed the first few songs (you could hear 4/5 thankfully, but didn't see it).

Flash Seats...either get your app in order or just let us print the tickets at home like every other normal working ticket app...we didn't need another one but you've cornered a market for yourself.

Sort it out.

Finally, my long awaited chance to see Arctic Monkeys. Live. In concert. How can that not make anyone crazy with joy? Needless to say, THEY ROCKED. True, finding somewhere comfortable to sit in the Klipsch Lawns that wasn't covered in mud or bird poop was hard and stressful, but it all disappeared the second the electrifying riff of "Do I Wanna Know?" broke on stage. After that, all that worried me was completely gone as I soon found myself every single second. And oh yeah, White Denim know how to kick some butt as well, as they somehow managed to make and awesome concert even more enjoyable. My only regret? That the concert couldn't go on forever. Visually Stunning, musically vivid, here's to you Alex Turner and your Arctic Monkeys, may your music always be more than awesome!

I had an absolutely fantastic time seeing the Arctic Monkeys live, without a doubt. Their set list was delivered very well; the concert started with a few fun songs, wound down to slow songs, and build back up again to more fun songs to end the night with. They upheld their reputation of talent on their instruments, of course. These guys played in a way that made everyone in the crowd fell alive and on fire. Seeing them at an outside venue was marvelous. It was open so you weren't going deaf, there was a little more space between each person, and the sound was able to get to everyone without being overwhelming. The opener, White Denim, definitely impressed me. The whole experience was unforgettable. I love them more after this concert!

The Arctic Monkeys are amazing live. I was already in love with them just listening to their music on my phone. But live? Wow. Their lead singer, Alex Turner, has a lot of interesting and funny dance moves. For example, to the song "Don't Sit Down Cause I've Moved Your Chair" he acts out all the actions in the song. During the show, there were a lot of cool lights and everyone was having a good time. If you really need to read a review to decide whether or not you should go to the Arctic Monkeys concert, then you're not as in love with them as you should be in order to go to their concert. But since I've already written so much, I hope you divide to go because it is a truly unforgettable experience.

Videos (24)

Photos (139)

Posters (392)

Find out more about Arctic Monkeys tour dates & tickets 2024-2025

Want to see Arctic Monkeys in concert? Find information on all of Arctic Monkeys’s upcoming concerts, tour dates and ticket information for 2024-2025.

Unfortunately there are no concert dates for Arctic Monkeys scheduled in 2024.

Songkick is the first to know of new tour announcements and concert information, so if your favorite artists are not currently on tour, join Songkick to track Arctic Monkeys and get concert alerts when they play near you, like 3526622 other Arctic Monkeys fans.

Last concert:

Last concert near you:

Popularity ranking:

• Lil Wayne (27)
• Arctic Monkeys (28)
• Radiohead (29)

Concerts played in 2024:

Touring history

Most played:

• Sheffield (42)
• London (32)
• Los Angeles (LA) (27)
• New York (NYC) (20)

Appears most with:

• The Vaccines (51)
• The Black Keys (47)
• Maxïmo Park (43)
• Mystery Jets (40)
• Miles Kane (38)

Distance travelled:

Similar artists

• Most popular charts
• API information
• Brand guidelines
• Community guidelines
• Terms of use
• Privacy policy
• Cookies settings
• Cookies policy

Get your tour dates seen everywhere.

• But we really hope you love us.

Arctic Monkeys Verified

Similar artists on tour, arctic monkeys merch.

Live Photos of Arctic Monkeys

Concerts and tour dates

Fan reviews.

About Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys announce massive UK and Ireland stadium tour

Arctic Monkeys have unveiled their touring plans for 2023, and the Sheffield group are going big

Arctic Monkeys have unveiled plans to tour the UK and Ireland next year, and Alex Turner's group are going big, hitting up 13 stadium-sized venues in May/June.

With the Yorkshire quartet's seventh studio album, The Car , set to arrive on October 21, the tour announcement caps a remarkable comeback campaign for the group, who headlined Reading and Leeds festivals last month.

The tour is set to include two huge homecoming shows  for the Sheffield band at the city's Hillsborough Park in Sheffield on June 9 and 10., plus two nights at London's Emirates Stadium, home of Premiership-topping Arsenal, on June 16 and 17.

Suave Swedish garage-rockers The Hives and Liverpool alt. rockers The Mysterines will support at all shows. The full list of gigs announced is as follows:

May 29: Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol May 31:Building Society Arena, Coventry   Jun 02: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester Jun 05: Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough Jun 07: Carrow Road Stadium, Norwich Jun 09: Hillsborough Park, Sheffield Jun 10: Hillsborough Park, Sheffield Jun 12: Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea Jun 14: The Ageas Bowl, Southampton Jun 16: Emirates Stadium, London Jun 17: Emirates Stadium, London Jun 20: Marlay Park, Dublin Jun 25: Bellahouston Park, Glasgow A fan presale begins at 9am on October 29, via SeeTickets. General sale tickets will be released on the following morning, October 30 at 9am.

Arctic Monkeys announce their 2023 UK & Ireland Tour with special guests @TheHives & @TheMysterines. Tickets go on sale 30 Sept at 9am. Fan pre-sale begins on 29 Sept at 9am. Pre-order ‘The Car’ from the bands webstore to get access. For more info visit https://t.co/6BDFhmmRyS pic.twitter.com/1PdSCBWmsa September 23, 2022

The band recently released the jazzy, downbeat There’d Better Be A Mirrorball as the first taste of The Car, the follow-up to the Sheffield quartet's 2018 album Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino .

Speaking of what fans can expect from the album, which was produced by James Ford, and recorded at Butley Priory in Suffolk, La Frette in Paris, and RAK Studios in London, Alex Turner told the Big Issue: "On this record, sci-fi is off the table. We are back to earth."

Get the Louder Newsletter

The latest news, features and interviews direct to your inbox, from the global home of alternative music.

• Best concert ticket sites : Our pick of the best for live music and beyond

A music writer since 1993, formerly Editor of Kerrang! and Planet Rock magazine (RIP), Paul Brannigan is a Contributing Editor to Louder. Having previously written books on Lemmy, Dave Grohl (the Sunday Times best-seller This Is A Call) and Metallica ( Birth School Metallica Death , co-authored with Ian Winwood), his Eddie Van Halen biography ( Eruption in the UK, Unchained in the US) emerged in 2021. He has written for Rolling Stone, Mojo and Q, hung out with Fugazi at Dischord House, flown on Ozzy Osbourne's private jet, played Angus Young's Gibson SG, and interviewed everyone from Aerosmith and Beastie Boys to Young Gods and ZZ Top. Born in the North of Ireland, Brannigan lives in North London and supports The Arsenal.

Hear Lacuna Coil get ridiculously heavy on new single In The Mean Time, featuring Ash Costello from New Years Day

Square, a multi-city showcase festival in Portugal, is seeking international musicians to perform at their 2025 event - here's how to apply

“Stay tuned, freaks”: Halestorm and Evanescence are teasing a tour together (probably)

Most Popular

Home Music Music News

23 September 2022 4:38 PM

Arctic Monkeys announce 2023 UK and Ireland stadium tour

The sheffield band will head out on their first full stadium tour next summer.

By Nick Reilly

Arctic Monkeys have announced they’ll head out on their first ever stadium tour of the UK next summer, including two homecoming shows at Sheffield’s Hillsborough Park.

The band, who are gearing up to release their seventh album The Car on October 21, will kick off the new run of dates at Bristol’s Ashton Gate Stadium on May 29th next year, before travelling the length and breadth of the country.

As well as two shows in Sheffield on June 9 and 10, the band will take in two London dates at the Emirates Stadium on June 16th and 17th and a show at Dublin’s Marlay Park on June 20th.

You can check out the tour dates in full below , ahead of tickets going on sale on September 30 at 9AM. Support on all dates will come from The Hives and The Mysterines.

Arctic Monkeys announce their 2023 UK & Ireland Tour with special guests @TheHives & @TheMysterines . Tickets go on sale 30 Sept at 9am. Fan pre-sale begins on 29 Sept at 9am. Pre-order ‘The Car’ from the bands webstore to get access. For more info visit https://t.co/6BDFhmmRyS pic.twitter.com/1PdSCBWmsa — Arctic Monkeys (@ArcticMonkeys) September 23, 2022

News of the tour comes after the band debuted ‘ There’d Better Be A Mirrorball ’, the first track to arrive from the album.

The Car is once more produced by long-time collaborator James Ford, featuring ten new songs written by frontman Alex Turner and recorded at Butley Priory in Suffolk, La Frette in Paris and RAK Studios, London.

You can check out the tracklisting in full below.

• ‘There’d Better Be A Mirrorball’
• ‘I Ain’t Quite Where I Think I Am’
• ‘Sculptures Of Anything Goes’
• ‘Jet Skis On The Moat’
• ‘Body Paint’
• ‘The Car’
• ‘Big Ideas’
• ‘Hello You’
• ‘Mr Schwartz’
• ‘Perfect Sense’

In This Article:

• Arctic Monkeys

Rolling Stone

• Privacy Policy
• About Rolling Stone UK
• Do Not Sell My Personal Information
• Change Consent
• Privacy Manager

Connect With Us

Subscription.

© 2024 Stream Publishing.

Arctic Monkeys Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts

Frequently Asked Questions About Arctic Monkeys

Is arctic monkeys on tour.

Arctic Monkeys announce UK and Ireland stadium tour

• 23 September 2022
• Ivaylo Statelov
• Follow @SW_Londoner

UK music giants Arctic Monkeys have just announced their 2023 UK & Ireland tour.

The emblematic four piece will be embarking on a nationwide tour in support of their forthcoming seventh studio album The Car , which will be released on 21 October 2022.

Alex Turner and company will be bringing their powerful riffs, captivating stage presence and atmoshperic tunes to some of the biggest stadiums and arenas in England, with dates for Swansea, Glasgow and Dublin also being announced. 

In London, they will be playing at the 60,260 capacity Emirates Stadium on Friday 16 June 2023 and Saturday 17 June 2023.

This is certainly a testament to the ambitions and evolution of the Sheffield natives who exploded onto the scene with their iconic debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not in 2007. 

Since then, they have released a plethora of critically acclaimed projects such as Favourite Worst Nightmare, AM and Suck It and See . 

They have also received seven Brit Awards and a Mercury Prize for their debut album which also became the best selling debut album in UK chart history.

In addition to the Arctic Monkeys, ticket holders will also get to hear The Hives and The Mysterines who will be supporting them throughout. 

This will be Arctic Monkeys’ first tour since their 2018’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino tour, which saw them play The O2 Arena in North Greenwich.  

The band also released a live album of their spectacular performance at the Royal Albert Hall in 2018 to critical acclaim and to rave reviews from their loyal followers.

Tickets will be going on sale at 9am on Friday 30 September while the fan pre-sale will begin on Thursday 29th September for those who have already pre-ordered The Car . 

Image credit: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported ( 3.0)

Related Articles

Campaigners to march for improvements to eating disorder treatment

Rugby Black List Awards to take place at Twickenham Stadium in April

Friends aim to raise 100K for breast cancer and break ten-person marathon record

London’s pigeon-rescue groups grapple with new bird flu guidance

Swl podcasts.

The SWL Formula 1 podcast: Bahrain and Saudi Arabia 2023

22 March 2023

The SWL men’s Six Nations review podcast

21 March 2023

The SWL football podcast – Euro 2024 qualifiers

• Entertainment
• Food & Drink
• Editor’s Picks

SW Londoner

• Editorial Complaints
• Privacy Policy
• Terms & Conditions
• Hammersmith & Fulham
• Kensington & Chelsea
• Westminster

Sister Sites

• North East Londoner
• South East Londoner
• North West Londoner

Join our weekly newsletter

© 1997-2024 South West Londoner. Built by Tigerfish

You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/

Fill in the SWL

90-Second Survey

To be in with a chance to win a

Magnum of Champagne

Start Survey

Humbird Weaves Righteous Experimental Folk at Manhattan’s Groove In Greenwich Village (SHOW REVIEW)

Deep Friday Blues: John Mayall With Mick Taylor Live 1968

Dickey Betts- Founding Member -Vocalist/Guitarist For Allman Brothers Band Dies at 80

Golden Age Thursday: The Notorious B.I.G ft Method Man “The What” Live

Jazz Detective Zev Feldman Talks About A Vast Record Store Day, Part Two: The Releases (INTERVIEW)

Veruca Salt Vocalist Louise Post Talks The Journeys Of “Seether”& Finding Her Creative Spark With ‘Sleepwalker’ (INTERVIEW)

Jazz Detective Zev Feldman Talks About A Vast Record Store Day, Part One: The Process (INTERVIEW)

New Orleans Musician Lynn Drury Finds Dockside Inspiration For Lively New LP ‘High Tide’ (ALBUM PREMIERE/INTERVIEW)

Album Reviews

Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds Kick Out Vivacious Jams On ‘That Delicious Vice’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Show Reviews

Raul Midón’s ‘Lost & Found’ Tour Stop at Philadelphia’s World Cafe Showcases Finger Picking Brilliancy (SHOW REVIEW)

Television & Film

Music World Gives Payback To An Overlooked Legend On ‘Lee Fields: Faithful Man’ (FILM REVIEW)

DVD Reviews

1982’s ‘Around The World’ Covers The Police On Their First World Tour (DVD REVIEW)

Other Reviews

Bill Janovitz Chronicles the Story of Leon Russell in ‘The Master of Space and Time’s Journey Through Rock & Roll History’ (BOOK REVIEW)

Film Reviews

‘Licorice Pizza’ Can’t Carry Weight Of Its Parts (FILM REVIEW)

‘Loki’ Gives Us Loki vs. Loki in Episode 3 (TV REVIEW)

All the Movie Trailers from Super Bowl LIV

Commentary Tracks

2021 Holiday Movie Preview: ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife,’ ‘The Power of The Dog,’ ‘House of Gucci’ & More

30 Years Ago Today- Nas Releases Debut Album ‘Illmatic’

SONG PREMIERE: Jake Neuman and the Jaybirds Lay Down Gritty Alt-Country On “Little Bitty Town”

Sampha Turns Up Intimacy & Artistry Factor at Minneapolis’ 7th Avenue (PHOTOS)

John Fred Young Of Black Stone Cherry Serves Up Another Round of Candid Hard Rock Insights (INTERVIEW)

Dickey Betts 1973-2024: Remembering His Most Distinguished Musical Contributions

Vinyl lives.

Portland’s Record Pub Serves Up Vinyl, Brews & Weekly Gatherings (VINYL LIVES)

These Walls

Amherst’s The Drake Is Making New Musical History In The Pioneer Valley (THESE WALLS)

Vintage Stash

The Replacements’ ‘Tim’ Let It Bleed Edition Proves Worth As Discerning & Durable Retrospective

TIME OUT TAKE FIVE: Falkner Evans, Franco Ambrosetti, Jan Hammer & More

One Track Mind

Emerging Artist J.S. Ondara Makes Voyage From Kenya to Minnesota & Astounds With ‘Tales of America’ (INTERVIEW)

Suds & Sounds

Suds & Sounds: Beale Street Brewing Co. Celebrates Memphis Music Through Craft Beer

Hidden Track

Movie Review: Louis C.K.’s ‘Tommorow Night’

ALBUM PREMIERE: Keeley Boyle Crafts Artful and Intimate Folk on EP ‘Inviting’

SONG PREMIERE: Jeff Evans Porkestra Drops Forthright & Eccentric Americana With “Happy Earthquake”

SONG PREMIERE: Monica Aben Exudes Earthy Joy On Passionate “Force of Nature”

• May 30, 2023

Arctic Monkeys Launch Long Awaited 2023 World Tour in Bristol, England (RECAP)

• By Ryan Dillon
• No Comments

Last night (May 29), the Arctic Monkeys started their 2023 World Tour at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol, England. This solo tour comes after a long stint of festival gigs this year and supports the Sheffield band’s latest LP, 2022’s The Car . The band put their diverse sound on full display with a setlist that reached deep into their colorful discography while pleasing fans that may have discovered the band in any era. This current tour will have the band traversing the globe and they set things off on the right note with an explosive performance at the 27,000-capacity arena. 

The headlines have been buzzing with how Arctic Monkeys started off their show. The band performed the beloved “Mardy Bum” for the first time since 2013 and the first time they played the album version since 2007. The band also pulled out the favorite “My Propeller” for the first time since 2014. The band performed all of their chart-topping successes from the multiple hits off of 2013’s AM (“Do I Wanna Know?”, “R U Mine?”, and “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High”) and the forever-catchy “505”. The band also dug deep for songs like “Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair” off of 2011’s Suck It And See with the rest of the setlist spanning their historic discography. You can see the full setlist below. 

Before the Arctic Monkeys make their way over to the States, the band will travel all over the U.K. and Europe until late June. The band will then make their way over to North America for a long stay where they’ll be hitting cities like Philadelphia, Austin, and Vancouver. You can check out the full list of dates and footage from the tour’s opening show in Bristol below:

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mirrorball Monkeys (@mirrorball_monkeys)

View this post on Instagram A post shared by molly 🫧 (@mollyfennerr)

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Trine Odin (@advenah)

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Evie m🤍 (@evieh.m)

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matt Pluchino (@mattpluchino)

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Richard Bowes (@rbmusicwriter)

05-29 Bristol, England – Ashton Gate Stadium

05-31 Coventry, England – Building Society Arena

06-02 Manchester, England – Emirates Old Trafford

06-03 Manchester, England – Emirates Old Trafford

06-05 Middlesbrough, England – Riverside Stadium

06-07 Norwich, England – Carrow Road Stadium

06-09 Sheffield, England – Hillsborough Park

06-10 Sheffield, England – Hillsborough Park

06-12 Swansea, Wales – Swansea.com Stadium

06-14 Southampton, England – The Ageas Bowl

06-16 London, England – Emirates Stadium

06-17 London, England – Emirates Stadium

06-18 London, England – Emirates Stadium

06-20 Dublin, Ireland – Malahide Castle

06-25 Glasgow, Scotland – Bellahouston Park

08-25 Minneapolis, MN – The Armory 

08-27 Chicago, IL – United Center 

08-29 Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre 

08-30 Toronto, Ontario – Budweiser Stage 

09-02 Montreal, Quebec – Bell Centre 

09-03 Boston, MA – TD Garden 

09-05 Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann 

09-07 Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion 

09-08 Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium 

09-09 Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium 

09-11 Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre 

09-12 Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater 

09-15 Austin, TX – Moody Center 

09-16 Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena 

09-18 Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre 

09-20 Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Arena 

09-22 Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena 

09-23 Vancouver, British Columbia – Pacific Coliseum 

09-24 Portland, OR – Moda Center 

09-26 San Francisco, CA – Chase Center 

09-27 Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center 

09-29 Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum 

Related Content

Leave a reply cancel reply.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

New to glide.

CAUSTIC COMMENTARY: Ghost-Note, Melvins, Pearl Jam, High On Fire, Cloud Nothings & More

New Riders Of The Purple Sage: ‘Hempsteader – Live At The Calderone Concert Hall, Hempstead, New York, June 25, 1976’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Fred Hersch’s Assertion & Tone Remains Eminent On ‘ Silent, Listening’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Keep up-to-date with Glide

Email Address*

Find anything you save across the site in your account

Arctic Monkeys Announce 2023 North American Tour

By Jazz Monroe

Arctic Monkeys have announced a string of North American dates behind The Car . The run begins in August 2023, and includes two nights at New York’s Forest Hills Stadium and one at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. They’ll be supported by Fontaines D.C. Check out the dates below.

Last week, the band shared a second single from The Car , “ Body Paint ,” along with a video directed by Brook Linder . The band also played the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The Car , which was produced by the band’s longtime collaborator James Ford, also includes lead track “ There’d Better Be a Mirrorball ” and a song called “ I Ain’t Quite Where I Think I Am ,” which the band has been playing live this year.

The Car follows 2018’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino , which came five years after Arctic Monkeys fifth album, AM . That record hit No. 1 on the UK charts, as did all of its predecessors. Since Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino , Arctic Monkeys have shared the B-side “ Anyways ,” performed for Austin City Limits , and released a live album for charity, recorded at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Read “ Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner Decodes Every Song on Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino .”

All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Arctic Monkeys:

11-04 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Jeunesse Arena 11-05 São Paulo, Brazil - Primavera Sound 11-08 Curitiba, Brazil - Pedreira Paulo Leminski 11-10 Asunción, Paraguay - Kilk Fest 11-12 Santiago, Chile - Primavera Sound 11-13 Buenos Aires, Argentina - Primavera Sound 11-15 Lima, Peru - Arena 1 11-17 Bogotá, Colombia - Coliseo Live 11-19 Mexico City, Mexico - Corona Capital Festival 12-18-01-01 Glenworth Valley, Australia - Lost Paradise 12-19-31 Birregurra, Australia - Falls Festival 12-31-01-02 Byron Bay, Australia - Falls Festival 01-04 Melbourne, Australia - Sidney Myer Music Bowl 01-05 Melbourne, Australia - Sidney Myer Music Bowl  01-06 Adelaide, Australia - Heaps Good Festival 01-07-08 Downtown Fremantle, Australia - Falls Festival 01-11 Brisbane, Australia - Riverstage 01-14 Sydney, Australia - The Domain 05-29 Bristol, England - Ashton Gate Stadium 05-31 Coventry, England - Building Society Arena 06-02 Manchester, England - Emirates Old Trafford 06-03 Manchester, England - Emirates Old Trafford 06-05 Middlesbrough, England - Riverside Stadium 06-07 Norwich, England - Carrow Road Stadium 06-09 Sheffield, England - Hillsborough Park 06-10 Sheffield, England - Hillsborough Park 06-12 Swansea, Wales - Swansea.com Stadium 06-14 Southampton, England - The Ageas Bowl 06-16 London, England - Emirates Stadium 06-17 London, England - Emirates Stadium 06-18 London, England - Emirates Stadium 06-20 Dublin, Ireland - Malahide Castle 06-25 Glasgow, Scotland - Bellahouston Park 08-25 Minneapolis, MN - The Armory * 08-27 Chicago, IL - United Center * 08-29 Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre * 08-30 Toronto, Ontario - Budweiser Stage * 09-02 Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre * 09-03 Boston, MA - TD Garden * 09-05 Philadelphia, PA - TD Pavilion at the Mann * 09-07 Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavilion * 09-08 Forest Hills, NY - Forest Hills Stadium * 09-09 Forest Hills, NY - Forest Hills Stadium * 09-11 Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre * 09-12 Nashville, TN - Ascend Amphitheater * 09-15 Austin, TX - Moody Center * 09-16 Fort Worth, TX - Dickies Arena * 09-18 Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre * 09-20 Salt Lake City, UT - Vivint Arena * 09-22 Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena * 09-23 Vancouver, British Columbia - Pacific Coliseum * 09-24 Portland, OR - Moda Center * 09-26 San Francisco, CA - Chase Center * 09-27 Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center * 09-29 Inglewood, CA - Kia Forum *

* with Fontaines D.C.

By signing up you agree to our User Agreement (including the class action waiver and arbitration provisions ), our Privacy Policy & Cookie Statement and to receive marketing and account-related emails from Pitchfork. You can unsubscribe at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

By Matthew Strauss

By Nina Corcoran

Arctic Monkeys Tour 2025: Unforgettable Live Experience

The Arctic Monkeys have announced their 2025 tour, featuring concerts in various cities worldwide. Fans can expect a dynamic and captivating live performance from the acclaimed band.

Known for their electrifying stage presence and hit songs, the Arctic Monkeys’ upcoming tour is highly anticipated. With tickets set to go on sale soon, avid followers and music enthusiasts are eager to secure their spots for this much-awaited event.

The Arctic Monkeys are set to take their music on the road once again with the announcement of their 2025 tour. Known for their high-energy performances and chart-topping hits, the band’s upcoming shows are expected to draw large crowds and fervent excitement from fans. The anticipation for the tour is palpable, as audiences eagerly await the chance to experience the Arctic Monkeys’ music live. Stay tuned for ticket announcements and tour dates, as this promises to be a must-see event for music aficionados.

1. The Return Of Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys are set to make a triumphant return with their highly anticipated 2025 tour. Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the chance to see the iconic British band grace the stage once again. With their last tour being in 2018, the excitement for their comeback is palpable.

1.1 The Anticipation Among Fans

The anticipation and excitement among fans for the Arctic Monkeys’ return is at an all-time high. Die-hard followers of the band have been eagerly awaiting this moment, and the tour announcement has set off a wave of anticipation across social media and fan forums.

1.2 Speculations About The New Tour

Speculations about the new tour have been rife since the announcement of Arctic Monkeys’ return. Fans and music enthusiasts have been speculating about the potential tour locations, stage setup, and the possibility of new visual elements that could enhance the concert experience.

1.3 Potential New Songs In The Setlist

With the return of Arctic Monkeys, fans are buzzing with excitement at the potential inclusion of new songs in the setlist. The prospect of hearing fresh tracks alongside the band’s classic hits has sparked anticipation and curiosity among concert-goers, leaving them eager to witness the evolution of the band’s musical repertoire.

2. Tour Dates And Locations

The Arctic Monkeys are back with an electrifying tour set for 2025, promising fans an unforgettable experience. With their latest album gaining immense popularity, the band is all set to captivate audiences across North America, Europe, and various international locations.

2.1 North American Tour Stops

The North American leg of the Arctic Monkeys 2025 tour is set to excite fans in cities across the United States and Canada. From the vibrant streets of New York to the sunny beaches of California, the band will grace multiple iconic venues to bring their music to life. Fans can anticipate mesmerizing performances in bustling metropolises and scenic locations alike.

2.2 European Tour Dates

The Arctic Monkeys’ European tour dates for 2025 promise an enchanting musical journey spanning historic cities and contemporary hotspots. From the artistic ambiance of Paris to the cultural richness of Berlin, the band will delight fans with their captivating live performances. The tour will traverse various European countries, showcasing the band’s renowned energy and stage presence.

2.3 Other International Locations

The Arctic Monkeys are not confining their 2025 tour to just North America and Europe. Fans in other international locations can also look forward to experiencing the band’s electrifying music. With the promise of captivating performances in diverse and exotic settings, the band is set to spread their musical charm to fans around the globe.

3. Production And Stage Design

Experience the magic of the Arctic Monkeys Tour 2025 with captivating production and stage design. Get ready for an unforgettable concert experience filled with stunning visuals and immersive performances.

3.1 Advancements In Stage Technology

3.2 unique visual elements, 3.3 collaborations with renowned artists.

Credit: www.bandsintown.com

4. Fan Experiences And Involvement

Immerse yourself in the ultimate fan experience as Arctic Monkeys set out on their exhilarating 2025 tour. Get involved in the excitement and be a part of their electrifying live performances, making memories that will last a lifetime. Join fellow enthusiasts and connect with the band in a way that’s truly unforgettable.

5. Reviews And Highlights

As Arctic Monkeys gear up for their highly anticipated 2025 tour, fans and music enthusiasts eagerly await the opportunity to witness their electrifying performances once again. With their previous tours leaving an indelible mark on the music industry, it’s no wonder that the upcoming shows are generating significant excitement. In this section, we’ll explore the memorable moments from their previous tours, the critical acclaim they received, and the impact they had on the music industry.

5.1 Memorable Moments From Previous Tours

Arctic Monkeys’ past tours have been nothing short of extraordinary, leaving fans with unforgettable memories. Here are some key highlights:

• The band’s dynamic stage presence, with frontman Alex Turner captivating the audience with his charismatic performance.
• The energetic crowd sing-alongs during hit songs like “Do I Wanna Know?” and “Fluorescent Adolescent,” creating a truly immersive experience.
• The band’s seamless transitions between different musical styles, showcasing their versatility as musicians.
• Jaw-dropping guitar solos and breathtaking drum fills that added an extra layer of intensity to their live performances.
• The incorporation of stunning visuals and stage production that enhanced the overall atmosphere of their shows.

5.2 Critic Reviews And Audience Reactions

Arctic Monkeys’ performances have consistently garnered praise from both critics and audiences alike. Here are some snippets of the immense acclaim they’ve received:

“Arctic Monkeys’ live shows are a testament to their status as one of the best rock bands of our generation. Their infectious energy and mesmerizing stage presence create an unparalleled live experience.” – Rolling Stone “The Arctic Monkeys’ 2025 tour is a triumphant return, showcasing their growth as musicians and reaffirming their place at the forefront of the music scene.” – NME

The audience reactions have been overwhelmingly positive as well, with fans expressing their admiration for the band’s captivating performances:

• “I’ve seen Arctic Monkeys live three times now, and each time they blow me away. Their passion and talent shine through every note, and I can’t wait to catch them on their upcoming tour!” – Sarah J.
• “Arctic Monkeys live is an experience like no other. The crowd’s energy, combined with the band’s incredible stage presence, creates an electric atmosphere that you won’t want to miss.” – Michael R.

5.3 Impact On The Music Industry

Arctic Monkeys’ influence extends far beyond their live performances, with their tours leaving a lasting impact on the music industry as a whole. From pioneering a new wave of indie rock to inspiring a generation of musicians, their impact cannot be overstated.

Some notable ways in which the band has influenced the music industry include:

• Revitalizing the indie rock genre with their debut album, “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not,” which became the fastest-selling debut album in British music history.
• Inspiring a wave of new bands with their distinctive sound and honest lyrics, leading to the resurgence of guitar-driven music.
• Elevating the importance of storytelling in songwriting, with their lyrics delving into themes of youth, love, and societal observations.
• Breaking barriers and achieving commercial success without compromising their artistic integrity, setting an example for aspiring musicians around the world.

The impact that Arctic Monkeys’ tours have had on the music industry is undeniable, cementing their status as one of the most influential bands of their generation.

Credit: www.facebook.com

Credit: issuu.com

Frequently Asked Questions Of Arctic Monkeys Tour 2025

Will the arctic monkeys tour in 2025.

As of now, there is no official announcement regarding the Arctic Monkeys touring in 2025.

Will Arctic Monkeys Tour In 2024?

Arctic Monkeys’ 2024 tour information has not been announced yet. Please stay tuned for updates.

Will Arctic Monkeys Ever Go On Tour Again?

Arctic Monkeys may go on tour again. Keep an eye on their official website or social media for updates.

Is Arctic Monkeys Breaking Up 2024?

No, there is no information or announcement about Arctic Monkeys breaking up in 2024.

As the excitement builds for the Arctic Monkeys Tour 2025, fans are eagerly anticipating the band’s electrifying live performances. With their signature sound and captivating stage presence, the Arctic Monkeys continue to captivate audiences worldwide. From the infectious energy of their hits to the raw emotion of their deep cuts, this tour is set to be an unforgettable experience.

Don’t miss your chance to witness the Arctic Monkeys in their element as they bring their iconic music to life on stage. Get ready to sing along, dance, and create lasting memories at the Arctic Monkeys Tour 2025.

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

• Statistics Stats
• You are here:
• Arctic Monkeys
• June 2, 2023 Setlist

Arctic Monkeys Setlist at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England

• Edit setlist songs
• Edit venue & date

Edit set times

• Add to festival
• Report setlist

Tour: The Car Tour statistics Add setlist

• Fluorescent Adolescent Play Video
• Brianstorm Play Video
• Snap Out of It Play Video
• Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair Play Video
• Crying Lightning Play Video
• Teddy Picker Play Video
• The View From the Afternoon Play Video
• Four Out of Five Play Video
• Cornerstone Play Video
• Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High? ( With piano intro ) Play Video
• Arabella ( with “War Pigs” and "Pretty Visitors" transition ) Play Video
• My Propeller Play Video
• Suck It and See Play Video
• Do I Wanna Know? Play Video
• Mardy Bum Play Video
• There'd Better Be a Mirrorball Play Video
• 505 Play Video
• Body Paint ( Extended outro ) Play Video
• Sculptures of Anything Goes Play Video
• I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor Play Video
• R U Mine? ( Extended outro ) Play Video

Edits and Comments

71 activities (last edit by rawrower , 12 Mar 2024, 21:52 Etc/UTC )

Songs on Albums

• Do I Wanna Know?
• Snap Out of It
• Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?
• Fluorescent Adolescent
• Teddy Picker
• Cornerstone
• Crying Lightning
• My Propeller
• Sculptures of Anything Goes
• There'd Better Be a Mirrorball
• I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
• The View From the Afternoon
• Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair
• Suck It and See
• Four Out of Five

Complete Album stats

More from Arctic Monkeys

• More Setlists
• Artist Statistics
• Add setlist

Related News

Setlist.fm's Top 10 Tours of 2023

Glastonbury Festival 2023 Highlights: GnR, Elton, CRJ

Arctic Monkeys Kick Off Their European Tour With a Live Debut

Arctic Monkeys Played 21 Songs on Alex Turner's Birthday in 2012

Emirates old trafford.

• The Mysterines Add time Add time
• The Hives Add time Add time
• Arctic Monkeys This Setlist Start time: 8:50 PM 8:50 PM

Arctic Monkeys Gig Timeline

• May 29 2023 Ashton Gate Stadium Bristol, England Start time: 8:55 PM 8:55 PM
• May 31 2023 Coventry Building Society Arena Coventry, England Start time: 8:50 PM 8:50 PM
• Jun 02 2023 Emirates Old Trafford This Setlist Manchester, England Start time: 8:50 PM 8:50 PM
• Jun 03 2023 Emirates Old Trafford Manchester, England Start time: 8:50 PM 8:50 PM
• Jun 05 2023 Riverside Middlesbrough, England Start time: 8:50 PM 8:50 PM

178 people were there

• Aimee_mitchell3
• Alex_walder
• AlexMetcalfe97
• AlexPerrins
• amylouise25
• angelalaura
• annamorgan87
• avacooper07
• Bizzygriff13
• BlondieNikC
• Burritomancer
• byrneasaurus
• CallumJones1904
• CharlieWalder
• charlotte2807
• desarenezitic
• desizhecheva
• Duncandgill
• ebonyillidge
• ellaferguson
• Elliecolman
• FuckenIceDragon
• georgieroberts
• goldie_3608
• halfdecentone
• hannahpendles
• Heyguysitsellis
• HeyItsRosaXx
• HorrorHarbour88
• Imtheaudioslave
• JerryWalder
• Jgalloway22
• JoeRichards
• JoeStephenson96
• josh_shaw18
• joshflip1989
• kelleycnumber1
• kmiscampbell
• leonmurphy01
• Liquidation
• mattlewis190512
• MattRoberts
• melissakaye
• MichaelLeary
• miniscriv46
• MRMACPHISTO75
• ninjathunder
• oliverwright98
• paddychristy
• pepsiandcake
• Redmond2002
• Reubenwhitee
• rhiannaledward
• RossChapman05
• RyanBracegirdle
• Samplatt101
• shecastnoshadow
• Simonchurton
• STBestJunior
• Stewart2909
• tylersanders01
• viviviviviv
• WishList2023

Share or embed this setlist

Use this setlist for your event review and get all updates automatically!

<div style="text-align: center;" class="setlistImage"><a href="https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arctic-monkeys/2023/emirates-old-trafford-manchester-england-2bb94492.html" title="Arctic Monkeys Setlist Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England 2023, The Car" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.setlist.fm/widgets/setlist-image-v1?id=2bb94492" alt="Arctic Monkeys Setlist Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England 2023, The Car" style="border: 0;" /></a> <div><a href="https://www.setlist.fm/edit?setlist=2bb94492&amp;step=song">Edit this setlist</a> | <a href="https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/arctic-monkeys-3d6bdbf.html">More Arctic Monkeys setlists</a></div></div>

Last.fm Event Review

[url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arctic-monkeys/2023/emirates-old-trafford-manchester-england-2bb94492.html][img]https://www.setlist.fm/widgets/setlist-image-v1?id=2bb94492[/img][/url] [url=https://www.setlist.fm/edit?setlist=2bb94492&amp;step=song]Edit this setlist[/url] | [url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/arctic-monkeys-3d6bdbf.html]More Arctic Monkeys setlists[/url]

Tour Update

Marquee memories: the dandy warhols.

• The Dandy Warhols
• Apr 18, 2024
• Apr 17, 2024
• Apr 16, 2024
• Apr 15, 2024
• Apr 14, 2024
• Apr 13, 2024
• FAQ | Help | About
• Terms of Service
• Ad Choices | Privacy Policy
• Feature requests
• Songtexte.com

Fontaines DC: ‘We can generate ideas that sound like they’ve been carved in stone for a thousand years’

Influenced by Korn and moving beyond their native Ireland, the band are ready to be one of the biggest in the world. They explain how panic attacks and parenthood came to bear on a bold new LP

C arlos O’Connell isn’t merely excited about the release of Fontaines DC’s new single. He’s “giddy for it. I’m giddy ,” he emphasises, reclining in his dressing gown in a sunlit corner of his north London home. His attire is far from rock star loucheness: it’s 9am and the guitarist has already been up for hours with his one-year-old daughter. “There’s no time to get ready!” His effusiveness doesn’t feel like a stretch: the prospect of any new material from the celebrated Dublin band is thrilling enough; the fact that Starburster marks a wholly unexpected sidestep into antic, irreverent, Korn-inspired nu-metal is enough to make any interested parties come over slightly light-headed.

Yet later that afternoon, Fontaines frontman Grian Chatten is finding it difficult to muster the same enthusiasm. Perhaps because he can’t quite bring himself to listen to the thing – or, in fact, any of the band’s forthcoming fourth album, Romance. He tells me this from a more stereotypical hot seat, a characterfully cluttered old-school pub in Camden Town, although he’s not cleaving to rock cliche, either. We are on the Diet Cokes and the only pharmaceuticals around are his ADHD medication, which he remembers to take halfway through the interview. “Want one?” he offers, snapping the blister pack.

There are four whole months until Romance is released in August: is there a chance Chatten may give it a spin in the meantime? “I’m considering it,” he says, seriously. “Which is more than I could have said for any album we’ve done before.”

Those previous albums were raging successes, winning the band a Brit award, Grammy and Mercury prize nominations and, in the case of 2022’s Skinty Fia, a place at the top of the UK charts (its predecessor, A Hero’s Death, narrowly lost a well-publicised chart battle with Taylor Swift). They also put the five-piece in the running for best rock band in the world, though they have little competition for the title.

Yet you can understand why Chatten finds it hard to revisit them. Fontaines’ 2019 debut Dogrel – a blast of penetrating post-punk teeming with pickaxe-like hooks – spotlit Chatten, who might as well have been shouting his jagged evocations of small-town malaise down the phone at you. A Hero’s Death and Skinty Fia gilded the clattering bones of their original sound with simmering atmosphere, baggy swagger, and clever but memorable melodies. Yet they were still essentially vehicles for Chatten’s vocals: guileless, strident, uninhibited. “I’ve put a lot of myself out there the past few years,” he says.

Chatten’s solution to this overexposure is – somewhat counterintuitively – to go bigger. In the autumn, Fontaines supported Arctic Monkeys on their US tour; before that, Chatten saw Blur at Wembley. Both showcased what he saw as the appealing “universality” and reciprocity of the stadium experience; ocean-like crowds chanting lyrics about big emotions seemed like a way of sharing the burden of self-expression, a kind of “armour” for the artist. Chatten decided a potentially arena-filling “grandiosity” would be Romance’s animating principle. “I didn’t want to write, like, a Champagne Supernova, but I did want to do something that felt like it was deep within and far without,” he says, with his own trademark grandiosity, one that jars in the best way coming from this slightly uneasy 29-year-old in a pair of poppered 90s trackies.

The sweeping singalong strategy is also a way of transcending the theme the band has become synonymous with: Romance is Fontaines’ “least Irish” album, says Chatten. Until now, the country has been setting, subject and spectre, rendered through densely referential lyrics (the DC in their name stands for Dublin City; the rest refers to singer Johnny Fontane from The Godfather). Dogrel opens with the line: “Dublin in the rain is mine / A pregnant city with a Catholic mind”, while penultimate track Boys in the Better Land caricatures an Anglophobic cabby: “He spits out ‘Brits out!’, only smokes Carrolls”. Jackie Down the Line, from Skinty Fia – an album which reckons with the internal conflict of leaving Ireland for London – initially seems to be about an abusive relationship, but that warps like a stereogram when you hear Chatten’s belief that it’s really about “Irishness surviving in England”.

O’Connell thinks the band’s focus on Ireland was always about something broader; he says the songs were ultimately “meditations on identity and belonging, understanding your own place in the world”. For Chatten, it’s just “a colour I didn’t really feel like painting with at the moment, especially with the intensity with which we did. I don’t want to write something that feels like a sequel.”

Hence: Korn. In a break with their signature style, Starburster sees the band channel the forbidding nu-metal pioneers in a “tongue-in-cheek” trip down memory lane, says Chatten. For O’Connell, it was an exercise in post-ironic nostalgia towards “this thing I loved when I was 14 and stopped listening to for years and now I love again”. He also cites the Californian band’s contemporaries Deftones and Alice in Chains as influences. But for Chatten it’s Korn – a band that “scared the shit out of me as a kid” – and Korn alone (“I fucking hate Limp Bizkit and don’t even really like Rage Against the Machine”).

Most nu-metal sounds like a panic attack in sonic form; Starburster literally is. In January, Chatten was travelling to the studio to record some “shite lyrics” for the track when he had a panic attack. He sat down in London’s St Pancras station, completely “stultified”, he says. “I couldn’t talk to anyone. I couldn’t leave the table, because I wouldn’t be able to pick up the right things.” The only thing he could do, he found, was rewrite the words of the song. The result is a dark, funny maelstrom of wild, flailing desire, Chatten’s way of airing his frustration with his actual physical “inertia; not being able to get the motor going inside me”. Panting punctuates the ranting, echoing the hyperventilation he tends to experience with a panic attack.

Chatten used to get panic attacks a lot before he started medication for ADHD; he received his diagnosis three weeks after the St Pancras incident. Previously, he would have them attempting to leave the house, running “up and down the stairs 12 times” to ensure he had everything. “With each trip, I’d be chipping away at my self-confidence, feeling like I’m incapable of looking after myself.”

He says things have improved on that front, but it’s clear he still gets anxious – especially in public. Rock stardom may not have the attendant fame it once did, but phones have made Chatten feel “doubly exposed for half the celebrity I am”. He is perturbed by people filming him and strangers Googling him in plain view. Recently, in a cafe, he ended up cancelling his order and leaving because all “these people were staring at me”.

The bad news is that Chatten is destined to become even more recognisable; I would be very surprised if Romance, a new creative peak, doesn’t fast-track Fontaines to those prospective arenas. Does their trajectory frighten him? “Yes, but I’m up to the challenge of getting better.”

That trajectory has been a remarkably old-fashioned, reassuringly meritocratic one: no viral hits, no big label leg-up – Romance marks their signing to XL – no starry co-signs. The band – which also features Tom Coll on drums, Conor Curley on guitar and Conor Deegan III on bass – formed in Dublin in 2014, having met as students at the city’s Bimm music institute; Chatten was born in Cumbria but they all grew up in Ireland, bar O’Connell, who spent his childhood in Madrid, although his mother is from Dublin. (I’m speaking solely to Chatten and O’Connell, as Fontaines prefer not to be interviewed as a group.) Then, they just “gigged and gigged and gigged” their way to recognition, says Chatten. They paid their dues – extortionate Dublin rents meant in the early years they dossed down in a disused business centre full of beds (“Curly shared mine. It was awful”) – but Chatten can’t say there were years of frustration; broadly speaking, Fontaines have had a seamless rise.

Ultimately, the only way to be a successful young rock band today is to genuinely rival the greats – and Fontaines do. That’s partly because all their songs feel like undiscovered classics, to the extent that I wonder how often O’Connell worries they actually are forgotten favourites as he writes. “All the time!” he replies breezily, face haloed by prongs of faded pink hair. “Sometimes you’re like: fuck, that’s that other Beatles song.” Especially strong melodies stop him in his tracks. “But if you can’t place it then you just hope it’s not a rip-off,” he says, very much the nonchalant foil to Chatten’s brow-furrowed overthinker.

All that thinking is the other key to Fontaines’ success: it’s helped Chatten write lyrics so scintillating they make you yearn for the days of album liner notes to pore over. As a child, Chatten’s father bribed him with packets of football stickers to memorise poems; he also alerted him to the poetry of pop songs. Soon he was listening to Bob Dylan and the Cure, copying out the words to Just Like Heaven and having a go himself. In retrospect, he thinks, he was trying to reach beyond the banality of everyday life. “Robert Smith isn’t going out on the pints and saying words like that to people, but in the current day we can generate ideas that sound like they’ve been carved in stone for a thousand years.”

Chatten does do a great line in plausibly ancient truisms. “They say they love the land but they don’t feel it go to waste / Hold a mirror to the youth and they will only see their face,” he sings on I Love You, Skinty Fia’s dismayed ode to an Ireland left behind. That song also showcases the musician’s piercing specificity (“Now the morning’s filled with cokeys tryna talk you through it all / Is their mammy Fine Gael and is their daddy Fianna Fáil?”). It’s all deeply considered, brilliantly rendered and very deliberate.

Despite relinquishing their focus on Ireland, Romance’s moreishly gorgeous finale, Favourite – a jangling whirl of circularly melodic, rainbow-lit melancholy reminiscent of Morrissey’s Why Don’t You Find Out for Yourself – does sound like a love letter to their home town. O’Connell isn’t sure: “It’s hard to know when Grian writes the love songs if it’s about his fiancee or if it’s about Dublin.” Chatten says he was trying to capture the feeling of “George’s Street, Camden Street in Dublin in the rain, outside the pubs there”, although his main subject was “booze and drugs, and depression … darkness as a warm bath to slip into”.

In person, Chatten comes across as friendly and self-effacing rather than downbeat or tortured, but his answers do read rather bleakly on the page. At one point he suddenly starts fretting about his ability to parent his future children if he gets writer’s block. “This relationship I have with creativity is what will keep me stable enough to raise kids. If that thing I have with the songwriting goes, I’m worried I’ll be a hard person to be around.” I try to reassure him that once he has children it’s unlikely he’ll have the mental space to even think in those terms. “Anyway, Carlos has a kid and he’s really creative and it’s all good,” he nods.

For O’Connell, having a child has made the band’s jam-packed touring schedule for 2024 – a string of festivals leading up to a European and US tour – a positively relaxing prospect: “You get more sleep on the road than you do at home.” Last year, he took paternity leave from the band’s Australian tour for the birth of his daughter with his partner, French actor Joséphine de La Baume. It was a “super easy” decision: “I wanted to do everything perfect for her.”

O’Connell isn’t sure how much of Romance the band will be “allowed” to play at summer festivals before its release, but can’t wait to showcase their enjoyably brash new look, an amalgam of shiny sportswear, nu-metal jean chains, Keith Flint-style cyberpunk and grungy androgyny. O’Connell spearheaded the style; Romance’s songs made him see “neon green everywhere”.

It’s the first time the band have had a considered, holistic aesthetic. Initially, says their frontman, “we had a vague idea of ourselves under-dressing. I loved wearing the same shirt every day for two weeks and shit like that.” This being Chatten, however, it is no surprise to discover that his grubby top was actually doing double duty as a profound metaphor for his conflicted views on fame, success and the blossoming legacy of Fontaines DC.

“It was almost a way of counteracting the sense of upward trajectory of the band at the time,” he says wistfully. “It just made me feel like nothing’s changing.”

Romance is released by XL Recordings on 23 August. Starburster is out now. A European tour begins 12 June including dates at Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds festivals .

• Fontaines DC
• Pop and rock

Most viewed