Arctic Monkeys

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‘Utterly devastating’: Guardian writers on their favourite breakup songs
For Valentine’s Day, writers have picked the song that best summarises the pain or pleasure of finally saying goodbye to a lover

Alaina Demopoulos, Bryan Armen Graham, Jenna Amatulli, Owen Myers, Michael Sun, Ben Beaumont-Thomas, Adrian Horton, Shaad D'Souza and Benjamin Lee

14, Feb, 2024 @9:08 AM

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Grammys 2024: who will win the big categories – and who should
Can Taylor Swift sweep the board after an astonishingly successful year, or will strong songwriting from the likes of SZA and Olivia Rodrigo be acknowledged?

Ben Beaumont-Thomas

31, Jan, 2024 @3:00 PM

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‘I feel more like myself when I’m Morrissey’: the bizarre lives of tribute acts
With tickets for big-name stars at a premium, it’s a great time to be a tribute act. Artists from ‘Tina Turner’ to the Arctic Numpties take us into their bizarre lives

Daniel Dylan Wray

11, Dec, 2023 @12:00 PM

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Don’t play the hits! Rarities are one of the great joys of live music
From the National to U2 and Taylor Swift, artists are digging beyond their best-known songs to affirm the connection they share with their loyal fans

Laura Snapes

03, Oct, 2023 @9:23 AM

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Mercury prize 2023: London group Ezra Collective secure first ever jazz win
Band say unexpected win is ‘testimony to good, special people putting time and effort’ into helping young people to play music

Ben Beaumont-Thomas

07, Sep, 2023 @9:31 PM

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Mercury prize 2023: Arctic Monkeys tie Radiohead’s record for most nominations
There are first-time nods for the likes of Fred Again, Lankum, Jockstrap and Raye, and repeat recognition for acts including J Hus and Jessie Ware

Laura Snapes

27, Jul, 2023 @10:02 AM

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Glastonbury 2023 review: giggly rap on Friday, Smiths covers on Saturday – and a mystery act that surprised no one
Arctic Monkeys, Fred Again, Raye, Lana Del Rey and Guns N’ Roses all astounded. And if everyone knew Foo Fighters would turn up, just who might share the stage with Elton John was the stuff of rumours

Alexis Petridis

26, Jun, 2023 @6:00 AM

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Arctic Monkeys at Glastonbury review – breaking rock’s rules at their own strange pace
With euphoric alt-rock anthems up against atmospheric ballads, this set shows the ground the headliners have covered – but doesn’t always bring the crowd on the journey

Alexis Petridis

24, Jun, 2023 @12:40 AM

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Friday at Glastonbury 2023: Arctic Monkeys, Foo Fighters, Kelis and more – as it happened
Read back over the first full day at Glastonbury 2023, from Foo Fighters’ secret set to Wizkid, Warpaint and more

Ben Beaumont-Thomas (now); Laura Snapes, Keza MacDonald andGwilym Mumford (earlier)

23, Jun, 2023 @11:54 PM

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Glastonbury 2023: festival officially begins amid torrential downpours
Wet weather forecast to ease by Friday, when there is doubt over whether headliners Arctic Monkeys will perform

Tobi Thomas

21, Jun, 2023 @2:22 PM

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Sunshine, secret sets and Elton’s sendoff: Glastonbury 2023 prepares to open gates
Crowds head to what could be a relatively low-key edition of the UK’s biggest festival following its long-awaited return and 50th anniversary last year

Laura Snapes

20, Jun, 2023 @7:00 PM

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Ragga-metal, Y2K R&B and folk legends: 30 acts to see at Glastonbury
From big names including Arctic Monkeys and Kelis to must-see cult acts such as Yaya Bey and Vigro Deep, our music editors pick out the essential sets

Ben Beaumont-Thomas and Laura Snapes

20, Jun, 2023 @8:46 AM

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