On this episode of Bonus Tracks from KXCI Tucson’s The Future of Radio youth broadcasters, DJ Monsoon talks about Arctic Monkeys. Monsoon shares some fun facts and highlights six studio albums. Focusing on what makes this band unique from the arly days as an instrumental project and following their evolution into multiple musical phases.
Transcript:
0:02: From KXCI Tucson, this is Bonus Tracks.
0:04: I am DJ Monsoon, and I want to talk about the Arctic Monkeys, who are one of my favorite bands.
music sample: (:42) “Mardy Bum” from the album, “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not” – Arctic Monkeys – 2006 Domino Recording Co
0:13: The reason I chose the Arctic Monkeys is because I really liked their style of music.
0:18: Here’s a fun fact about them.
0:19: They formed in 2002.
0:21: The band members are Alex Turner, lead singer, Jamie Cook, lead guitarist, Matt Helders, drummer, and Nick O’Malley, backup vocals and bass line.
0:31: They originally started as an instrumental band.
0:35: Today, the Arctic Monkeys have released six studio albums, hopefully more, including Whatever People Say That’s What I’m Not, 2006.
0:51: Favorite Worst Nightmare 2007.
music sample: (:10) “Brianstorm” from the album “Favorite Worst Nightmare” – Arctic Monkeys – 2007 Domino Recording Co
1:01: Humbug 2009.
music sample: (:20) “Dangerous Animals” from the album “Humbug” – Arctic Monkeys – 2009 Domino Recording Co
1:20: Suck It and see 2011.
music sample: (:14) “She’s Thunderstorms” from the album “Suck It and See” – Arctic Monkeys – 2011 Domino Recording Co
1:36: a.m. 2013
music sample: (:15) “One For The Road” from the album “A.M.” – Arctic Monkeys – 2013 Domino Recording Co
1:55: Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino 2018.
music sample: (:15) “Four out of Five” from the album “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino” – Arctic Monkeys – 2018 Domino Recording Co
2:09: And The Car 2022.
music sample: (:22) “Jet Skis on the Moat” from the album “The Car” – Arctic Monkeys – 2022 Domino Recording Co
2:28: What makes them so unique is that they can switch from calm, chill music to actual rock.
2:39: They went from instrumental to almost punk rock to calm, more mellow music.
2:45: Today we have discussed the Arctic Monkeys and how they have evolved over the years.
2:55: I am DJ Monsoon and the storm is moving on.
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