The Arctic monkeys
The Arctic monkeys are also a indie rock band (Alex Turner Jamie Cook Nick O'Malley Matt Helders), who formed back in 2002, have released x4 major albums, are actually one of the first groups to come into the mainstream of public attention using Internet through fan-based sites (rather than from the band), initiating new possibility of using online technological forums for mass marketing. They fall into the indie genre, but have a more 'pop' like style that alternative bands in this genre, they are noted to be one of the most prominent bands in the post-punk revival (post-punk revival was a development in alternative rock which arose later in the 20th century, where rock bands drew inspiration from the classic sounds of garage rock and New Wave - from the 60's & 70's), and have developed into an extremely successful commercial group.
Though their music falls under the genre indie rock although they have changed this sub genre of rock and have expanded and altered their sound & style with each of their four albums - one of their key features. Their lead singer Turner creates their iconically regional and intricate lyrical sound, sung in a strong Yorkshire accent, and the lyrics of their songs create the focal point for examination, change & nostalgia - music with meaning, not just for commercialism . They have developed from desert rock and psychedelic rock sound, into love-themed ballads and desert rock and into psychedelic rock sound - these subtle changes have been the result of a popular progression in the bands popularity & have altered dependent on environment, production management & influences.
Arctic Monkeys
The Vaccines - Both groups of four young men, similar musical sound, similar dress style (scruffy indie casual) - though you can notice the regional differences.
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