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New Music Friday: May 11

May 11, 2018 • Our sprint through the week's best new albums includes pop juggernaut Charlie Puth, classical pianist Simone Dinnerstein, early Jerry Garcia recordings, guitar rock from Illuminati Hotties and more.

New Music Friday: May 11

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Music Reviews

Arctic Monkeys: 'That's What I'm Not'

Fresh Air

February 22, 2006 • The British music press is hailing a new band, the Arctic Monkeys, as being as big as the Beatles — or at least as big as Oasis. The first-week release of the band's debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, sold over 118,000 copies.

Arctic Monkeys: 'That's What I'm Not'

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Music News

U.K.'s Arctic Monkeys Try to Win American Fans

February 21, 2006 • The Arctic Monkeys' CD, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, is the fastest-selling debut album in U.K. history. Their first two singles topped the British charts and their CD is being released in the United States.

U.K.'s Arctic Monkeys Try to Win American Fans

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Music Reviews

Arctic Monkeys: Anarchy from the U.K.

February 16, 2006 • The punk rock group Arctic Monkeys is clambering up the British music charts. Their debut album is soon to be released in the United States. Influences include Oasis and The Clash, but they have their own sound.

Arctic Monkeys: Anarchy from the U.K.

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World Cafe

Arctic Monkeys: Resisting the Sophomore Slump

XPN

August 2, 2007 • When Arctic Monkeys' members were still in their teens, they were hailed as saviors of British rock before they'd released their first album. Hear an interview and in-studio performance by the media sensation, which just released its second album.

Arctic Monkeys in-studio on World Cafe - 08/02/2007

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All Songs Considered

The Who, King Crimson, Arctic Monkeys

November 10, 2006 • All new studio recording from The Who; Spider courts fly in The Low Lows; A 1969 classic from King Crimson; New instrumental music from Ratatat; Toronto's punk-inspired Born Ruffians and more.

The Who, King Crimson, Arctic Monkeys

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Live in Concert

Arctic Monkeys in Concert

March 27, 2006 • With just one album under the their belt, the British group Arctic Monkeys is already being hailed as one of the greatest U.K. rock bands of all time. The group aimed to show fans why in a full performance recorded live from Washington, DCs 9:30 Club.

Arctic Monkeys in Concert

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Belle and Sebastian, Frank Emilio Flynn, Arctic Monkeys

February 15, 2006 • New music from Belle and Sebastian; singer for New Pornographers Neko Case; the simple, sweet songs of Super XX Man; Contra dances from The Portland Connection and more.

Belle and Sebastian, Frank Emilio Flynn, Arctic Monkeys

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