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Arctic Monkeys

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Hailing from the United Kingdom, Arctic Monkeys exploded onto the indie rock scene in 2005 with their raw and literate sound, quickly gaining popularity online through the then-emerging social media platforms. Embraced as the successors to the likes of Oasis and the Libertines, the band possesses an inimitable appeal, propelled by their signature blend of critical and commercial success, gripping songwriting, and unpredictable creativity.

Fronted by lead singer Alex Turner, a lyricist with a sharp wit and an uncanny grasp of English vernacular, the band is known for its tenacity and artistic suppleness. From their 2006 debut album, "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not", which held the fastest-selling album title in British history, to their more recent eclectic offerings, Arctic Monkeys have secured their reputation as one of the most influential bands of the 21st century.

The band's most streamed track on Spotify, with over 1.8 billion listens, is their 2013 release "Do I Wanna Know?". Today, Arctic Monkeys has amassed over 15.1 billion streams on Spotify, highlighting their immense global impact and enduring appeal.

Their journey began in 2001, when friends Alex Turner and guitarist Jamie Cook received guitars as Christmas gifts. By 2003, they were performing in their hometown of Sheffield alongside Matt Helders and Andy Nicholson. Their dedicated fanbase expanded unconventionally through the internet, where demos circulated and their sound went viral, a testament to their organic rise and impressive prowess.

Arctic Monkeys' success continued through the years, with their debut album dethroning Oasis' Definitely Maybe as the fastest-selling debut in British history. With career highlights that include receiving accolades like the 2007 Mercury Prize, the 2008 Best British Breakthrough Act at the BRIT Awards, and being named as one of the top five British albums ever released by NME, the band's influence is indisputable.

Beyond their typically high-energy rock sound demonstrated in albums like "Favourite Worst Nightmare" and "Humbug", the band showcased their versatility and maturity in their later works, like the more experimental "Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino". Even after a hiatus, their 2022 follow-up album "The Car" proved that they can still deliver groundbreaking music.

Collectively, Arctic Monkeys' unique narrative, versatility, and talent have secured their status as one of Britain's most prominent and successful rock bands of the early 21st century. Whether they're reviving classic rock traditions or introducing new and nuanced sounds, the band's prowess and influence remain unmatched.

Genres

: garage rock indie

Total plays

24.3 billion
Updated on 2025-08-14

Country

United Kingdom

Monthly listeners

52,862,184

Followers

31,219,634

Top Cities

  1. United Kingdom
    711,178 listeners
  2. Indonesia
    1,023,180 listeners
  3. Brazil
    719,112 listeners
  4. Chile
    431,972 listeners
  5. United Kingdom
    414,974 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
I Wanna Be Yours
I Wanna Be Yours
3,223,542,531 3:04 2013-09-09
Do I Wanna Know?
Do I Wanna Know?
2,675,976,140 4:33 2013-07-18
505
505
2,372,683,925 4:14 2007-04-22
Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?
Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?
2,115,977,217 2:41 2013-09-02
R U Mine?
R U Mine?
1,253,814,407 3:22 2013-09-09
Fluorescent Adolescent
Fluorescent Adolescent
1,060,193,108 3:04 2007-04-22
Snap Out Of It
Snap Out Of It
725,550,241 3:13 2013-09-09
No. 1 Party Anthem
No. 1 Party Anthem
678,738,636 4:03 2013-09-09
Arabella
Arabella
661,964,357 3:27 2013-09-09
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
519,948,896 2:54 2006-01-29
When The Sun Goes Down
When The Sun Goes Down
504,798,368 3:22 2006-01-16
Mardy Bum
Mardy Bum
474,420,914 2:55 2006-01-29
Knee Socks
Knee Socks
468,801,099 4:18 2013-09-09
Teddy Picker
Teddy Picker
286,915,993 2:45 2007-04-22
Brianstorm
Brianstorm
283,993,401 2:53 2007-04-03
One For The Road
One For The Road
275,204,785 3:26 2013-09-09
Crying Lightning
Crying Lightning
251,855,087 3:45 2009-08-16
Baby I'm Yours
Baby I'm Yours
226,482,728 2:33 2006-08-14
Old Yellow Bricks
Old Yellow Bricks
208,271,854 3:07 2007-04-22
From The Ritz To The Rubble
From The Ritz To The Rubble
195,281,774 3:13 2006-01-29
Do Me a Favour
Do Me a Favour
190,777,859 3:25 2007-04-22
Stop The World I Wanna Get Off With You
Stop The World I Wanna Get Off With You
189,560,804 3:11 2013-09-02
Cornerstone
Cornerstone
184,331,108 3:18 2009-08-20
Fireside
Fireside
181,408,444 3:01 2013-09-09
I Want It All
I Want It All
156,323,480 3:05 2013-09-09
Only Ones Who Know
Only Ones Who Know
154,885,956 3:01 2007-04-22
A Certain Romance
A Certain Romance
152,758,627 5:31 2006-01-29
Four Out Of Five
Four Out Of Five
144,081,635 5:12 2018-05-10
Mad Sounds
Mad Sounds
143,866,199 3:35 2013-09-09
Fake Tales Of San Francisco
Fake Tales Of San Francisco
130,951,035 2:58 2006-01-29
Dancing Shoes
Dancing Shoes
124,961,639 2:21 2006-01-29
There’d Better Be A Mirrorball
There’d Better Be A Mirrorball
117,161,509 4:26 2022-08-30
Suck It and See
Suck It and See
113,320,848 3:46 2011-06-06
The View From The Afternoon
The View From The Afternoon
111,335,244 3:43 2006-01-29
Secret Door
Secret Door
109,686,382 3:43 2009-08-20
Love is a Laserquest
Love is a Laserquest
106,089,435 3:11 2011-06-06
No Buses
No Buses
103,530,997 3:17 2006-04-22
Piledriver Waltz
Piledriver Waltz
101,633,428 3:24 2011-06-06
D Is for Dangerous
D Is for Dangerous
98,988,204 2:15 2007-04-22
Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair
Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair
98,804,698 3:04 2011-05-30
Body Paint
Body Paint
98,282,417 4:51 2022-09-29
Balaclava
Balaclava
98,006,503 2:47 2007-04-22
My Propeller
My Propeller
97,468,167 3:26 2009-08-20
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
92,049,968 3:32 2018-05-02
Riot Van
Riot Van
89,814,724 2:15 2006-01-29
Star Treatment
Star Treatment
89,508,765 5:55 2018-05-10
She's Thunderstorms
She's Thunderstorms
85,544,656 3:55 2011-06-06
One Point Perspective
One Point Perspective
84,589,825 3:29 2018-05-10
Black Treacle
Black Treacle
77,753,797 3:37 2011-06-06
Bigger Boys and Stolen Sweethearts
Bigger Boys and Stolen Sweethearts
72,733,225 3:01 2005-10-17
This House Is a Circus
This House Is a Circus
68,587,243 3:10 2007-04-22
If You Were There, Beware
If You Were There, Beware
67,367,528 4:34 2007-04-22
The Bad Thing
The Bad Thing
66,227,275 2:23 2007-04-22
Pretty Visitors
Pretty Visitors
65,278,250 3:41 2009-08-20
Still Take You Home
Still Take You Home
65,241,066 2:54 2006-01-29
Leave Before The Lights Come On
Leave Before The Lights Come On
64,844,427 3:54 2006-08-14
Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured
Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured
60,738,329 2:24 2006-01-29
Perhaps Vampires Is A Bit Strong But…
Perhaps Vampires Is A Bit Strong But…
59,967,977 4:29 2006-01-29
The Ultracheese
The Ultracheese
59,127,252 3:38 2018-05-10
You Probably Couldn't See For The Lights But You Were Staring Straight At Me
You Probably Couldn't See For The Lights But You Were Staring Straight At Me
56,579,480 2:11 2006-01-29
Dance Little Liar
Dance Little Liar
55,793,908 4:43 2009-08-20
Too Much To Ask
Too Much To Ask
54,860,807 3:03 2007-07-08
Sculptures Of Anything Goes
Sculptures Of Anything Goes
53,950,311 3:59 2022-10-21
I Ain’t Quite Where I Think I Am
I Ain’t Quite Where I Think I Am
51,335,618 3:11 2022-10-18
Dangerous Animals
Dangerous Animals
48,882,330 3:31 2009-08-20
The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala
The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala
47,345,312 3:00 2011-06-06
Reckless Serenade
Reckless Serenade
47,141,010 2:43 2011-06-06
Who The Fuck Are Arctic Monkeys?
Who The Fuck Are Arctic Monkeys?
44,215,564 5:37 2006-04-22
Despair In The Departure Lounge
Despair In The Departure Lounge
44,185,231 3:23 2006-04-22
You're So Dark
You're So Dark
43,445,188 3:03 2013-12-09
Brick By Brick
Brick By Brick
42,223,968 2:60 2011-06-06
American Sports
American Sports
41,967,272 2:38 2018-05-10
Golden Trunks
Golden Trunks
41,044,850 2:54 2018-05-10
That's Where You're Wrong
That's Where You're Wrong
39,042,494 4:17 2011-06-06
The Bakery
The Bakery
38,011,572 2:57 2007-07-08
Batphone
Batphone
36,652,035 4:32 2018-05-10
Library Pictures
Library Pictures
36,527,204 2:22 2011-06-06
She Looks Like Fun
She Looks Like Fun
34,699,757 3:03 2018-05-10
The World's First Ever Monster Truck Front Flip
The World's First Ever Monster Truck Front Flip
33,616,507 3:00 2018-05-10
Big Ideas
Big Ideas
33,436,947 3:58 2022-10-21
Fire And The Thud
Fire And The Thud
33,435,153 3:58 2009-08-20
Potion Approaching
Potion Approaching
32,956,338 3:32 2009-08-20
Science Fiction
Science Fiction
32,474,747 3:06 2018-05-10
Hello You
Hello You
32,427,944 4:05 2022-10-21
The Jeweller's Hands
The Jeweller's Hands
32,256,449 5:44 2009-08-20
Jet Skis On The Moat
Jet Skis On The Moat
30,140,067 3:18 2022-10-21
All My Own Stunts
All My Own Stunts
29,220,567 3:52 2011-06-06
The Car
The Car
26,319,123 3:19 2022-10-21
R U Mine?
R U Mine?
25,128,762 3:20 2012-04-23
7
7
23,577,593 2:09 2006-01-16
Perfect Sense
Perfect Sense
22,167,863 2:47 2022-10-21
Mr Schwartz
Mr Schwartz
20,813,907 3:30 2022-10-21
Cigarette Smoker Fiona
Cigarette Smoker Fiona
20,758,329 2:57 2006-04-22
Red Right Hand
Red Right Hand
20,726,527 4:20 2009-08-16
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
20,567,457 2:56 2005-10-17
Evil Twin
Evil Twin
17,091,477 3:17 2011-10-31
Temptation Greets You Like Your Naughty Friend
Temptation Greets You Like Your Naughty Friend
16,518,631 3:29 2007-04-03
Electricity
Electricity
16,413,057 3:02 2012-04-23
Anyways
Anyways
16,078,834 3:41 2018-05-02
Do I Wanna Know? - Live
Do I Wanna Know? - Live
12,955,976 4:41 2020-12-04
Four Out Of Five - Live
Four Out Of Five - Live
12,665,903 5:32 2020-12-04
Catapult
Catapult
12,635,400 3:27 2009-11-16
2013
2013
12,618,000 2:27 2013-07-18
The Afternoon's Hat
The Afternoon's Hat
12,170,487 4:11 2010-03-22
Settle For A Draw
Settle For A Draw
11,457,287 3:20 2006-01-16
Da Frame 2R
Da Frame 2R
10,752,605 2:23 2007-06-18
Plastic Tramp
Plastic Tramp
10,722,416 2:54 2007-07-08
505 - Live
505 - Live
10,579,027 4:36 2020-11-19
- - Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, New York
- - Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, New York
9,375,746 2:26 2018-05-01
Joining The Dots
Joining The Dots
8,813,552 3:19 2010-03-22
Brianstorm - Live
Brianstorm - Live
8,806,049 3:30 2020-12-04
Nettles
Nettles
8,741,998 1:45 2007-12-02
Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High? - Live
Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High? - Live
8,668,614 3:04 2020-12-04
Four Out Of Five - Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, New York
Four Out Of Five - Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, New York
7,881,993 4:35 2018-05-01
Crying Lightning - Live
Crying Lightning - Live
6,773,503 4:01 2020-12-04
The Blond-O-Sonic Shimmer Trap
The Blond-O-Sonic Shimmer Trap
6,666,404 3:25 2011-05-30
Stickin To The Floor
Stickin To The Floor
6,594,712 1:21 2006-01-16
Don't Forget Whose Legs You're On
Don't Forget Whose Legs You're On
6,472,754 3:36 2010-03-22
What If You Were Right The First Time?
What If You Were Right The First Time?
6,348,951 3:03 2007-04-03
Arabella - Live
Arabella - Live
6,316,363 4:07 2020-12-02
Fright Lined Dining Room
Fright Lined Dining Room
5,977,868 3:26 2009-11-16
Put Your Dukes Up John
Put Your Dukes Up John
5,855,569 3:04 2006-08-14
Knee Socks - Live
Knee Socks - Live
5,732,853 5:50 2020-12-04
Bad Woman
Bad Woman
5,483,186 2:20 2007-12-02
Cornerstone - Live
Cornerstone - Live
5,362,375 3:42 2020-12-04
Do Me A Favour - Live
Do Me A Favour - Live
5,224,981 3:60 2020-12-04
Chun Li Flying Bird Kick
Chun Li Flying Bird Kick
5,124,780 4:41 2005-10-17
If You Found This It's Probably Too Late
If You Found This It's Probably Too Late
5,110,766 1:34 2007-04-03
Sketchead
Sketchead
4,953,512 2:03 2009-11-16
I Haven't Got My Strange
I Haven't Got My Strange
4,944,386 1:30 2009-08-16
One Point Perspective - Live
One Point Perspective - Live
4,928,073 3:23 2020-12-04
Matador
Matador
4,586,813 4:59 2007-06-18
R U Mine? - Live
R U Mine? - Live
4,585,255 6:12 2020-12-04
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Live
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Live
4,336,092 4:54 2020-12-04
I.D.S.T.
I.D.S.T.
4,194,002 1:49 2011-05-30
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino - Live
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino - Live
3,981,433 4:03 2020-12-04
From The Ritz To The Rubble - Live
From The Ritz To The Rubble - Live
3,904,202 3:42 2020-12-04
Diamonds Are Forever
Diamonds Are Forever
3,677,069 2:34 2008-02-01
Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair - Live
Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair - Live
3,392,745 3:41 2020-12-04
She Looks Like Fun - Live
She Looks Like Fun - Live
3,303,228 3:22 2020-12-04
The Death Ramps
The Death Ramps
3,302,711 3:21 2007-12-02
Pretty Visitors - Live
Pretty Visitors - Live
3,282,217 4:01 2020-12-04
Star Treatment - Live
Star Treatment - Live
3,161,502 5:35 2020-12-04
The View From The Afternoon - Live
The View From The Afternoon - Live
2,900,272 4:24 2020-12-04
From The Ritz To The Rubble
From The Ritz To The Rubble
949,128 3:11 2005-05-30
Fake Tales Of San Francisco
Fake Tales Of San Francisco
762,821 3:01 2005-05-30
Again & Again (Matt Helders "Arctic Monkeys" Remix)
Again & Again (Matt Helders "Arctic Monkeys" Remix)
112,942 4:11 2008-01-01

New releases

The Car
The Car
2022-10-21
[Domino Recording Co]
The Car
The Car
2022-10-21
[Domino Recording Co]
I Ain't Quite Where I Think I Am
I Ain't Quite Where I Think I Am
2022-10-18
[Domino Recording Co]
I Ain't Quite Where I Think I Am
I Ain't Quite Where I Think I Am
2022-10-18
[Domino Recording Co]
Body Paint
Body Paint
2022-09-29
[Domino Recording Co]
Body Paint
Body Paint
2022-09-29
[Domino Recording Co]
There’d Better Be A Mirrorball
There’d Better Be A Mirrorball
2022-08-30
[Domino Recording Co]
There’d Better Be A Mirrorball
There’d Better Be A Mirrorball
2022-08-30
[Domino Recording Co]
Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Live at the Royal Albert Hall
2020-12-04
[Domino Recording Co]
Arabella (Live At The Royal Albert Hall)
Arabella (Live At The Royal Albert Hall)
2020-12-02
[Domino Recording Co]
505 (Live At The Royal Albert Hall)
505 (Live At The Royal Albert Hall)
2020-11-19
[Domino Recording Co]
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
2018-05-10
[Domino Recording Co]
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
2018-05-02
[Domino Recording Co]
Spotify Singles
Spotify Singles
2018-05-01
[Domino Recording Co]
Spotify Singles
Spotify Singles
2018-05-01
[Domino Recording Co]
One For The Road
One For The Road
2013-12-09
[Domino Recording Co]
AM
AM
2013-09-09
[Domino Recording Co]
Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?
Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?
2013-09-02
[Domino Recording Co]
Do I Wanna Know?
Do I Wanna Know?
2013-07-18
[Domino Recording Co]
R U Mine? / Electricity
R U Mine? / Electricity
2012-04-23
[Domino Recording Co]
Black Treacle
Black Treacle
2012-01-23
[Domino Recording Co]
Suck It and See
Suck It and See
2011-10-31
[Domino Recording Co]
The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala
The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala
2011-08-15
[Domino Recording Co]
Suck It and See
Suck It and See
2011-06-06
[Domino Recording Co]
Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair
Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair
2011-05-30
[Domino Recording Co]
My Propeller
My Propeller
2010-03-22
[Domino Recording Co]
Cornerstone
Cornerstone
2009-11-17
[Domino Recording Co]
Cornerstone
Cornerstone
2009-11-16
[Domino Recording Co]
Humbug
Humbug
2009-08-20
[Domino Recording Co]
Crying Lightning
Crying Lightning
2009-08-16
[Domino Recording Co]
Teddy Picker
Teddy Picker
2007-12-25
[Domino Recording Co]
Teddy Picker
Teddy Picker
2007-12-02
[Domino Recording Co]
Fluorescent Adolescent
Fluorescent Adolescent
2007-09-11
[Domino Recording Co]
Fluorescent Adolescent
Fluorescent Adolescent
2007-07-08
[Domino Recording Co]
Da Frame 2R / Matador
Da Frame 2R / Matador
2007-06-18
[Domino Recording Co]
Favourite Worst Nightmare (Standard Version)
Favourite Worst Nightmare (Standard Version)
2007-04-24
[Domino/Warner Records]
Favourite Worst Nightmare
Favourite Worst Nightmare
2007-04-22
[Domino Recording Co]
Brianstorm
Brianstorm
2007-04-15
[Domino Recording Co]
Brianstorm
Brianstorm
2007-04-03
[Domino Recording Co]
Brianstorm
Brianstorm
2007-04-03
[Domino Recording Co.]
Leave Before The Lights Come On
Leave Before The Lights Come On
2006-08-14
[Domino Recording Co]
Who The F*** Are Arctic Monkeys?
Who The F*** Are Arctic Monkeys?
2006-04-22
[Domino Recording Co]
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
2006-01-29
[Domino Recording Co]
When The Sun Goes Down
When The Sun Goes Down
2006-01-16
[Domino Recording Co]
When The Sun Goes Down
When The Sun Goes Down
2006-01-16
[Domino Recording Co]
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
2005-11-29
[Domino Recording Co]
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
2005-10-17
[Domino Recording Co]
Five Minutes With Arctic Monkeys
Five Minutes With Arctic Monkeys
2005-05-30
[Domino Recording Co]