Arctic Monkeys

Last Shot: Time Is Running Out

[Editor's Note: Longtime concert photographer Andrew Youssef found out almost two years ago that he had Stage IV Colon Cancer. In that time, he has continued to shoot tons of music events for our sister paper OC Weekly on top of other freelance work and working a day job at a hospital, of all places ... More >>

Austin City Limit's 2013 Lineup

Austin City Limits' lineup for 2013 was just announced: Headliners include Depeche Mode, The Cure, Muse, Kings of Leon and noted teenage-girl-advice-givers Atoms for Peace. Tickets go on sale May 7 -- early bird passes are sold out but VIP is available if you just can't wait. See also: -50 Don't ... More >>

Luke Pritchard of The Kooks: "I Can't Believe We Are Still Making Music."

Hugely successful in their homeland of Great Britain, The Kooks have found it difficult to make commercial inroads in the United States. Perhaps it's the band's eclectic mix of rock, pop and reggae that has failed to connect with American audiences. Speaking from Boston and in anticipation of toni ... More >>

Edgefest 22 at FC Dallas Stadium

Sunday, April 22, at FC Dallas Stadium

Last Night: Arctic Monkeys at the Palladium Ballroom

Arctic MonkeysPalladium BallroomAugust 1, 2011Better than: watching a trainwreck the Kings of LeonMike Brooks / commiebike.comArctic Monkeys​ It's hard to believe British garage rockers Arctic Monkeys have been kicking around for nearly a decade. It makes us feel a tad bit old to think of our ... More >>

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Monday, August 1, at the Palladium Ballroom

Show Announcements: Death Cab, Arctic Monkeys and 110 New Show Announcements

It's a tight squeeze in the Death Cab.​With only about a month until Death Cab For Cutie releases their seventh album, Codes And Keys, it's a good time to ask yourself: "What would Zach Braff do?" Easy answer: He'd buy tickets for their upcoming concert. Death Cab, as they're known by those "in th ... More >>

Midlake Curates Upcoming Compilation and Covers Black Sabbath's "Am I Going Insane"

​Last we heard, Midlake was back at work, writing some material for a follow-up to 2010's The Courage of Others, a disc that scored pretty much as highly as possible in Europe but gained little traction in the States. As intent as they may be on following up that release, though, it looks like the ... More >>

Last Night: Hot Hot Heat, The 22-20s at The Loft

Hot Hot Heat, The 22-20sThe LoftAugust 26, 2010 Better than: Sitting alone in your efficiency apartment making mixtapes. Hot Hot Heat​It's not hard to believe that Canadian New Wavers Hot Hot Heat have been around for over 10 years now. Credit the fact that the band was quick to step into the l ... More >>

The Buzzcocks Talk Punk's Past and Future

News Roundup: Kelly Clarkson Keeps Leaking, It's Award Season for Midlake and, Hey, Could The ACM Awards Be Coming to Jerry World?

​A couple quick items to get out of the way this afternoon, so let's just get right to it:Earlier this week, we pointed you in the direction of two leaked tracks from Burleson-born Kelly Clarkson's next album. Yesterday, the Star-Telegram music blog pointed you in the direction of another, a song ... More >>

We Were Promised Jetpacks Makes The Most of Its Debut

Today In Music News: Jay-Z Digs The Ting Tings, There Are Only Two Good Bands Left in The UK And Ladytron Readies a "Best Of"

Your daily dose of national music news for Thursday, November 11, 2009...At least Jay-Z has good, cross-genre taste when it comes to picking music for his new label: He's signed the Ting Tings to Roc Nation.Looks like there are only two great bands left in the UK: Kasabian and The Arctic Monkeys.&n ... More >>

Last Night: The Dead Weather at House of Blues

The Dead WeatherHouse of BluesOctober 5, 2009Better Than: Sunny Day Real Estate, Rob Thomas, and Arctic Monkeys combined. Yeah, I said it.The Dead Weather​As far as rock 'n' roll supergroups are concerned, there are two main varieties: those comprised of members of formerly great bands, reeking of ... More >>

Gig Alerts: The Craziest Monday Night We've Seen Around Here In Some Time...

​In an odd quirk of scheduling, four major national acts bless our area's venues, offering up an incredibly hectic start to the music week begins this evening. Besides Sunny Day Real Estate at the Granada, Rob Thomas at Nokia and Artic Monkeys at the Palladium, you can also catch Jack W ... More >>

ACL '09: The Toadies Come From The Water

Photos by Patrick Michels​Surely, it was with their tongues planted firmly in their cheeks that the members of the Toadies opened their 4 p.m. set at the festival's main stage on Sunday with longtime Rubberneck favorite "I Come From The Water."But, a funny thing about the Toadies' set on Sunday af ... More >>

ACL '09: The Rain's Stopped (For Now) As Crowds Wait For Pearl Jam--And Maybe The Toadies?

​The early outlook here on the Day Three of the 2009 Austin City Limits Music Festival isn't too bad. The sun has peeked out from behind the clouds here and there, and, for the time being, the rain has held off. Forecasts appear to indicate more rain as the day continues, though, and, surely ... More >>

Arctic Monkeys, The Like

Monday, October 5,at the Palladium Ballroom

Does ACL Actually Hurt Dallas?

Today In Music News: Jay-Z Goes Indie, Arctic Monkeys Love Sabbath, Massive Attack Plans Tour

Your daily dose of national music news for Friday, May 22, 2009... Jay-Z bought out his Def Jam contract for a reported $5 million. Since he's got the spare cash layin' around: Jay, I could use some cash... The Arctic Monkeys used Black Sabbath as inspiration for its new album. Let's hope a deal ... More >>

Ghosthustler Resurrects '80s Synth Beats

Ghosthustler's sound leaves you nostalgic for the future

Andrew Bird, Arctic Monkeys Impress at ACL Day 2

Arctic Monkeys, The Coral

Sunday, September 16, at the Palladium Loft

Staking Out the Scene

Tokyo Police Club chase down fame, but not fortune

The Rapture, Shiny Toy Guns

Thursday, May 17, at the Granada Theater

Arctic Monkeys

Favourite Worst Nightmare (Warner Brothers/Domino)

Pretty Damn Catchy

The Gurus return to the States with that Hoodoo that they do

Independence Day

What's indie rock? Who cares? Here are 10 great CDs that will blow you away, no matter your definition.

All-Star Balloting

Show Up, 6/6/06

Bring on the Backlash!

The Arctic Monkeys kick it old school and rep for their hood. Seriously.

Gorilla vs. Bear vs. Dallas music

Arctic Monkeys

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not (Domino)

Quick Race

Who needs SXSW? Austin's Lemurs already have crazed fans in Dallas

Odds & Ends

Raise a final beer (or seven) to the boys in Speedtrucker at their farewell shows