Indie Rock, Garage Rock Revival, Post-Punk Revival, Alternative Rock
Arctic Monkeys, formed in Sheffield, England, in 2002, is one of the most significant indie rock bands of the 21st century. The band's origins lie in Alex Turner and Jamie Cook receiving guitars for Christmas in 2001. They quickly recruited Andy Nicholson and Matt Helders, forming a band that initially covered songs but soon began writing original material, predominantly penned by Turner. Their early success was fueled by the band's proactive use of the internet, distributing their music via dem...