Chapter 1
The internet pioneers of Sheffield
Chapter 2
Heavy riffs and desert sands
Chapter 3
Global domination and the slick AM era
Chapter 4
The lounge singer on the moon
Chapter 5
Cinematic strings and grand designs
Ch 3 · Global domination and the slick AM era
choko Arctic Monkeys AM Era
Fifteen billion streams in the dark, yeah we're still running wild
choko Arctic Monkeys AM Aesthetic
Black and white, black and white / We ruled the dashboard tonight.
choko For the album AM, the band fused Dr. Dre and Aaliyah inspired beats with Sabbath-style riffs for a fresh rock sound.
BETA
choko Match the band's evolving albums to discover how Arctic Monkeys redefined modern British rock.
Fun Fact
Record setters: With AM, Arctic Monkeys became the first independent-label band to have their first five albums debut at number one in the UK.
Glossary
riff (noun)
A short, repeated pattern of notes in a song, typically played on a guitar. Their 2013 hit Do I Wanna Know? was built around a heavy, looping guitar riff.
A short, repeated pattern of notes in a song, typically played on a guitar. Their 2013 hit Do I Wanna Know? was built around a heavy, looping guitar riff.
Quiz
What technique did drummer Matt Helders use to create the distinct high-pitched backing vocals on the Arctic Monkeys album AM?
Quiz
Which genre's production style heavily inspired the drum beats and vocal harmonies on the 2013 Arctic Monkeys album AM?
Quiz
What visual element is central to the music video for the hit Arctic Monkeys single 'Do I Wanna Know?'?
Quiz
What hair product became synonymous with Alex Turner's perfectly sculpted hair during the Arctic Monkeys' 2013 tour?
Quiz
Which social media platform helped introduce the Arctic Monkeys album AM to millions of teenagers in 2013 through black-and-white aesthetic posts?