Arctic Monkeys: The Past, Present and Future | Apple Music

Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner and Matt Helders sit down with Matt Wilkinson at Montreal’s 2018 Osheaga Music and Arts Festival to discuss the band’s early beginnings, inspirations, and future prospects following the release their sixth album, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. Listen to the Arctic Monkeys on Apple Music: apple.co/-Tran...
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[@Strollingbloke]

Never fails to call the interviewer by name

[@Pantano63]

He didn't do it in the Sopitas interview, that's the only time he failed.

[@Specialist_7]

He’s just the best, honestly.

[@raquelvila796]

Minute?

[@Specialist_7]

13:12.

[@lockergr]

I try to do the same with store cashiers. It's about acknowledgement and appreciation.

[@YourLoyalDeserter]

The Sheffield accent is fully back, and I'm here for it.

[@evageorgieva4098]

yesss!!! i also noticed it, sounds so nice

[@justgame5508]

@@evageorgieva4098 Its a bit exaggerated I'm from Sheffield and you don't really hear people with an accent that strong here, so someone whos not properly lived in Sheffield for years to have it, is a bit of a stretch

[@evageorgieva4098]

@@justgame5508 brought the Sheffield accent to me is the way Alex Turner spoke during the video of teddy picker for example and not the American Wanna Be type of accent. I have no real Sheffield friends to teach me what the Sheffield accent is I can only compare it to the guys from the band. So thanks but no thanks for your lecture. 🖖

[@evageorgieva4098]

bro*, not brought (stupid speech to text always messing with my seriousness)

[@wendel5868]

JustGame Yungblud is also from Sheffield and sounds just like him

[@TelecastPropellor96]

Why is Alex cosplaying as Miles Kane?

[@matthewsnyder674]

With the shaved head and shades, there's a dash of Bono, too.

[@filzzy922]

Matthew Snyder he's doing his thing it's laesc

[@christopherchuauhang4829]

I thought they were one and the same? Who knew?

[@PompeyMatt17]

@@matthewsnyder674 with a karate bandana?, impressive moustach? monogrammed suitcase?

[@monicaagrasotparreno6439]

Probably cause their are husbands they use the same closet

[@jessjohnson426]

Never seen Alex so coherent and talkative in an interview. Big props to the interviewer

[@avinandandey6418]

Because he was talking to Alex instead of interviewing. Interviews feel like interrogations

[@kent2574]

The interviewer essentially answered the questions for him

[@AnnaSenPrice]

Yes good interview and maybe Alex was a bit “relaxed”

[@dylanoneill]

Plus they've known each other a long time so that helps

[@sheila15401]

You can see alex falling instanly in love with the interviewer at the moment he mentioned stuck on the puzzle lol.

[@aaronquist8125]

stuck on the puzzle is such an underrated love song ❤

[@matthewwells6565]

Gotta love how Helders shows some respect by always holding up the mic, even though he's not being interviewed 90% of the time.

[@CazuhLynn]

I feel like he always attends interviews as a kind of guardian, to interact as soon as Alex Turner gets visibly annoyed with the interviewer - which wasn't needed in this one. But yeah I wish he'd been included more. I really like his manners and charme.

[@ohskynyrdlynyrd]

Cool observation

[@ferwoodz]

He's just there to protect Alex tbh

[@ElloEllo5]

1. The Nude Party - Chevrolet Van 2. Leon Russell - Shoot Out On The Plantation 3. Juinore - A la plage 4. Ennio Morricone - Una Spiaggia a mezzogiorno 5. Joe Cocker - Just Like A Woman

[@lukeadams1870]

Ello Ello I thought the Nude Party song he chose was ‘Astral Man’ 🤔

[@irisbeatriz883]

thanks man

[@musclepunched]

Thanks appreciate that

[@daflippingboss7456]

Thank you sir

[@dormantAssassin]

The irony that the ennio morricone song is NOT on apple music anymore 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@fleabaggage6126]

i constantly thank god for matt helders

[@danielyourestillachad5542]

STRIKE UP THE BAND!!

[@Maybeaninternetdiary]

Same fr

[@frannyfaderlake]

same here.

[@jarin4847]

9:36 them talking bout submarine... ive been blessed

[@crystalmarquezmusic]

I waited for this small talk FOREVER!!! ❤😭😄

[@Isabel-bh1qm]

3:18 “me dad” boy he doesn’t change

[@neilneilrebel]

6:51 "me life"

[@bookmilla8616]

Alex seems highly introverted and sensitive to me, which I really admire him for considering he’s a rock star. As soon as the interviewer started talking about the affects of fame ect, he takes off his sunglasses (aka his “shell” or whatever you wanna call it) to show that he’s serious. I like him a lot.

[@ferwoodz]

He's my everything.

[@liviannad1162]

12:12 "when am eighteh?"

[@arsenalrocka16]

When he's pipe and slippers and rocking chair

[@qotda]

lol

[@kaikai-qr5cq]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@lilnaze7218]

GoonerBurns CRIES

[@sarah_flows3161]

what did Matt respond to that? I can't understand it even after watching it several times haha

[@maxavard]

this is by far one of the best interviews I've seen, especially when it's the Arctics. It's cracking when an interviewer isn't trying too hard, has done some genuine research, is easy to chat to and doesn't bother with the cliche questions or ask the same stuff we've heard a million times about the strokes lyric.

[@zipiaro]

i agree

[@joeybuyukoz680]

I totally agree with you what an engaging interview. To me the reason why I watch them is because I wanna see the human aspect of these musicians. Yes they’re sonically brilliant and charismatic on stage but to see them away from the noise talking about their emotions and life beyond the limelight adds a layer of soulfulness.

[@musicsavedme3534]

You can tell that Matt and Alex really appreciated it too. Great interview. I really learned a lot from it.

[@andybowen1249]

The questions were well thought out and you can tell the artists really appreciate em as appose to the usual fare where infact the interviewer doesn’t really care how they respond.

[@samwood7430]

Thank you Matthew

[@miadarkovska7306]

I came here to listen to his voice

[@whatisthis__95]

Mia Darkovska totally, it’s embarrassing

[@gyrozeppeli1041]

Same

[@uncomfortablesofa8225]

So did I)

[@cassiamarocki]

Alex still did his signature moves of combing his hair back with his fingers even with no hair lol They are such sweethearts, I wish Matt would speak more

[@GiantsHunt]

i might be a bit starry-eyed but i believe their best album is still ahead of them.

[@TigermoonMusic]

Could be. If they combine the level of production and less-used chord progressions of TBHC and combine it with more guitars, a bit more variety/catchiness, energy and more space for helders (from the albums before) they could very well give us something even better than the albums we already had.

[@dangre00]

The greatest rock bands always seem to peak in their 20's. Past that you deal with the consequences of success, the creative differences, the fatigue and burnout, the family needs, etc., and it takes a huge toll on the spirit that made them successful to begin with.

[@andrewcruz7595]

@@dangre00 Very true

[@the_CHAR_official]

Have to disagree but I’d love to be surprised

[@TigermoonMusic]

You're right that most peak in their 20's, But on the other hand, bands used to release albums more often, which could've led to the burnout....these days albums are often released with 2 year pauses at least. QOSTA released ...Like Clockwork way after their 20's..Radiohead released In Rainbows and Kid A, when their were in their 30's. Even if you don't consider them the best, they are still pretty damn good albums.

[@matthewsnyder674]

2:04 "Yeah. Very good" + the cheeky eyes over the sunglass tip really got me now

[@standinginmist]

someone pls remind me that he's 18 years older than me thank you.

[@kaytskmkmkm8230]

Minor details which we can all forget😂

[@louspeachrry]

its 19 for me💀💀💀

[@kaytskmkmkm8230]

@@louspeachrry sameee, but we don’t mention that

[@t4haniii]

23 for me 💀💀 he can literally be my dad

[@kaytskmkmkm8230]

@@t4haniii he could be all of our dads, welcome to the familyyyy I’m your sister

[@got5432]

Pause at 11:58 for the best alex cheeky smile reflection via Matt's glasses

[@kalopsia7115]

LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@kristianbache9693]

Great to see a interview where Alex is acting "normal" and quite honest

[@Specialist_7]

I think they enjoyed the questions and the fact that the interviewer did some research. If i look at some other interviews, I feel that second hand embarrassment...

[@theoramsden1967]

@@Specialist_7 yeah this guy got on with al and matt and did his research and it shows

[@supernovakovaa]

Not only does Alex look a lot more confident in himself and what he's saying, but you can also tell that he's a lot more content talking about something he enjoys, which is music. Plus the interviewer is honestly doing a really great job

[@durango-CODEBUILDER]

Jesus Helders. Let the others speak...

[@musicsavedme3534]

Barney Quinn flashbacks to that one T in the Park interview in 2006

[@Kinopio710]

I can’t believe there was a forty minute gangster rap monologue from him.....

[@will-xm4ly]

Most of the time they only talk to Alex so im not that bothered.

[@laurenohagan4311]

HAHAHAHAHHAHA

[@somebody4244]

Alex is so likeable and regular when he’s not off his head during an interview, or being standoffish. I know he’s naturally guarded but this is refreshing.

[@nicolebenz3589]

I do speak english but still can´t get a word from Alex

[@amgam3ing554]

His accent love. 💀

[@bentownsend4017]

Being from Sheffield it's funny how people can't

[@altarec123]

Im not even native and I understand him perfectly.

[@tribalpeacock]

You must listen to Liam Gallagher for the perfect English. He's brilliant

[@ritaf3409]

@@amgam3ing554 I thought he was high 😭😭

[@ben99687]

When you realise the interviewer is 50... The guy has not only found the fountain of youth but probably lives in it 😂

[@bobswarleyman09]

I was wondering why someone who looks so young had grey hair!!! I was just about to comment and ask whether he had his hair dyed or its natural. My mind is blown.

[@bwebb90]

Think it's a different guy same name

[@Liam-lw9hq]

Matt Wilkinson isn't 50 lol

[@VaddaHahn]

from where did you got his age?

[@jordinhocharles]

Lara Bahiyyih ive has grey hair since I was in 5th grade I’m on 24. Sometimes your hair just doesn’t get all the vitamins it needs so some hair won’t get the color

[@ardianacomia2764]

Artists Mentioned: 1. The Nude Party 2. Leon Russell 3. Juniore 4. Ennio Morricone 5. Joe Cocker

[@lockergr]

Thanks man. A few of those I couldn't sort out, along with that particular song titles. Anyone can to list those too?

[@lockergr]

Actually, someone listed them below, so we're all sorted!

[@fernandagunsanchannel]

THANK GOD! THKS

[@emanuelegrisafi5522]

The Nude Party is sick

[@boba_chai]

CoCkEr

[@PublicEnemyMinusOne]

The interviewer was fantastic!!! Great questions!!

[@samtaylor6348]

Just found out he's 50 years old. Google Matt Wilkinson age

[@AufdemLaufenden777]

@@samtaylor6348 Really?!

[@dabee2670]

He seems a lot more confident in interviews. I'd love to talk with him for hours about music. Same goes with Matt

[@aaronquist8125]

For real. Matt is their secret weapon I feel like.

[@dayshawna]

he’s back at it again 3:10

[@adamthedev]

hahahaha

[@freyacatherine7438]

😂😂😂😩😂

[@Waverer]

8:35 Alex speaking Italian is hilarious

[@jesussevilla5151]

"I play her gangster rap uncensored, she needs to know!" Love it!!

[@albb5]

You can really tell when he is finding the interview interesting and himself comfortable (Alex). To me it seems like in other “average” interviews he feels little bit exhausted of answering to the same type of questions and that is when he starts to go really off the track and acting like he is off his face or something. Congrats on a top class interview.

[@jbillson]

Love that little insight into the Submarine writing process and how Alex thought the songs he'd already written didn't fit the Suck it and See bill but were just right for Submarine; so just sort of fell into place. Great interview.

[@gregrobertson7639]

by the way, this interviewer is 50 years old. Edit: he isn’t. There is another voice actor of the same name who is 50. Apologies for the misinformation but I’m relieved as this kept me awake for many nights.

[@mayali1786]

Greg Robertson no😲

[@lorrie9462]

Really? He looks younger than both of them

[@ozzlicious]

Greg Robertson I looked it up... and that's true... How??

[@lily-xj3hv]

u telling me that sexy mf is old enough to be their dad?? no way

[@ClickChase]

He has a young face. Good genes.

[@kinglorimer]

Fantastic interview. Nice to see an interviewer who actually knows what he's talking about.

[@christopherchuauhang4829]

When the interviewer started talking about the songwriting on the new album Alex suddenly took off his shades and looked so serious.

[@laurenhannig1604]

I love this interview. Alex seems comfortable and coherent and genuinely interested in the conversation, instead of just obligated to give answers to dumb questions like in other interviews. Matt was a little quiet but seemed happy. The interviewer had done his research and asked questions that the boys would enjoy answering rather than questions the media wants answers to. Loved it

[@a-stark3]

That little smile after "thanks man"..

[@sd_productionsuk]

When Alex takes his glasses off you realise he looks the same apart from his hair. He hasn’t changed at all 🤷🏼‍♀️😅❤️

[@imalinzia]

@@ThisIsMusic1985 man please I just laughed more than I should at your comment 😂

[@karissam96]

I hate that English is my first language and I still have to have captions on

[@moirachamandy4426]

karissam96 LMAO girl I know, I wish I could better understand their accents

[@SentryTurretSpanky]

I felt the same when I saw them in Brooklyn LOL a bunch of us looked at each other confused

[@nicoladooley]

Lmao how?? Not from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@modmutha8608]

Beautiful accent. It’s BEAUTIFUL

[@Davidman3976]

Thank god. I've been learning english for almost ten years and I can't get half of what he says. It's frustrating.

[@bobswarleyman09]

“When we make the movie” ARE THEY GONNA MAKE A MOVIE

[@moonkitten3758]

imagine shaving your whole head at 33 and flexing on everyone with your still full head of hair

[@hom0s4cer]

not really. he has a receding hairline.

[@hom0s4cer]

@@chehak6769 ? r u blind?

[@hom0s4cer]

@@chehak6769 look up alex at the beginning of AM, look at his hair now and the receding corners at his hairline. In german we call it "geheimratsecken"

[@shahidullah5983]

@@hom0s4cer it’s not receding, it’s just a mature hairline. it happens with age.

[@joemama9071]

@@shahidullah5983 adding on with the natural widows peak

[@MarkMathewsMusic]

Interesting how when the interviewer starts talking about fame and dealing with it, Alex takes off his sunglasses. I'm probably reading too much into it, but he makes himself less of a celeb at that point...or he just takes his sunglasses off!

[@danlake1948]

You can see Alex genuinely pondering the question and enjoying the questioning. Great interview.

[@spicymustard15]

I THOUGHT THE INTERVIEWER WAS 22

[@pal57898]

Alex looks like an adult version of Dewey from Malcolm

[@assianeu197]

Carlos Gonzalez omgggggggggggg 🤣 right i will never unsee this

[@valentinaubeda01]

Ahahahahahahahahaha I knew I wasn’t crazy, you made my night xDD

[@mmillyjones]

the best and most underrated band.

[@danielward2515]

I lived around from the school his Dad taught music. Mr Turner (senior) is a lovely chap and conducts the big band.

[@nikistefanogianni6844]

I can tell alex's speaking has improved considerably over the past years

[@MrWayout74]

the submarine soundtrack is some of Alex's best work

[@bobo-tp9gb]

3:10 his weird hand movement is back, lmao

[@drmedborn]

its not weird its coke

[@combinemetro]

its not coke its just how the dude moves

[@annaiva3044]

FrootLoop dude stop

[@yongyong5296]

floppity flop

[@Fenonity]

sc712 im crying lmao tbt to the tlsp interview two years ago

[@thatrocknroll5640]

I'm Italian, I was watching this interview with my father, who wasn't getting anything from what they were saying, until 8:36.. He choked himself. 😂

[@irisbeatriz883]

english its not my first language now imagine u, a person who first language is english and still have to decipher some alexs sentences. dude i dont know what else im doing here i think i just like to hear alexs voice for 14 minutes straight even when i cant understand a word hes saying.

[@fakeplasticearth]

sometimes i wonder if english native speakers can understand all of the accents

[@Cheesegromit786]

I'm british and english my fist launguage i understand all the accents i have heard but i think thats more because I'm british rather than english being my first language because a lot of americans iv seen cant understand alex

[@novembrs]

9:44 charming boy

[@rose7890]

Whatever People Say that I am that's what I am not & AM style together would make a perfect album. They are just so great.

[@eliaskristiansen3917]

Yoongi's Black Hair humbug

[@lisettestuddert4402]

Alex is just bloody lovely!

[@pardisazizi7703]

This guy is my favorite interviewer so far

[@pidgeonfeather1520]

This is a beautiful interview. It is, and no one or nothing can’t deny it.

[@theabacross1581]

I keep forgetting what Alex sounds like, his voice is so deep, which is weird cause his singing is high energy an fast and smooth

[@bloopdaddy]

dude, if they ever do make the movie- that guy (craig roberts) from the submarine movie has to play alex for sure.

[@kaikai-qr5cq]

Omg yes they look nearly like twins omg

[@Fed-np9ez]

I think the key (and a difficult one) at that to interviewing Alex and The Monkeys is to always strike the right balance between not taking them too seriously but also seriously attempting to get them at the same time. They definitely have the tongue in cheek british banter conversational type, but it's only when you can joke around with them and take a bit of a slack that they realise you get their humour, and only then will they open up more about what they really wanna talk about. They touched upon it explicitly in the beginning, the Monkeys were basically childhood friends who grew up in the same street and have known each other most of their lives. You can never wait to be included in the joke. You have to understand that you can never be part of the group, but able to take the mickey out of it anyway. You just need to be the fifth beatle.

[@nayasux]

9:48-9:53 "How's life?"

[@sailing2pluto]

Ahahhahahahahaha

[@mylesrankin6755]

It’s unforeseen turn of events...Miles Kane has grown out his hair kind of like Alex....and Alex Turner decides to shave his head like Miles.

[@picturegirl4315]

Alex’s haircut is so hot and Matt omg 😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@blakthumbnail8627]

my foot fell asleep watching Matt sit like that for 15 minutes

[@erinmcn14]

This guy is a really good interviewer, I don’t think I’ve seen the guys seem so comfortable in an interview before.

[@curlyf4253]

Haha Matt imagining Al in his 70's or 80' still going at it and laughing hahaha , love these guys

[@kierandouglas147]

When the question “When did music touch you in a serious way growing up?” Was asked I wished one of them would of responded with “Gary Glitter touched me in a serious way...”

[@almabuhl4297]

You know Alex enjoys the interview, when he takes of his glasses

[@postpukepeace5412]

I really enjoyed this interview :-) Matthew asked a lot of meaningful questions

[@melym6359]

3:12 the hand movements are back

[@eszterantal5231]

I hope Alex grows his hair back 🙏🏻

[@tylerdurden4368]

Eszter Antal ...agree...he looked so great with longer hair and without beard

[@modmutha8608]

Nice to see Alex talking in his natural Sheffield accent

[@drummessiah88]

And there went Alex's hair....ah well. He never looks bad. Stylish dude.

[@JoshDRivia4]

Quality lads, stay Yorkshire!

[@lorrie9462]

I like the questions but I wish there’d been more questions about the album

[@GrandmaJosey]

When I'm Eight-tah?!

[@ferwoodz]

I'M STILL WAITING FOR THAT MOVIE MATT SAID

[@Someonewholikesalexturner]

2 MONTHS LATE BUT THERE'S A MOVIE???

[@andrewcruz7595]

Alex's hair is on point 👌

[@durango-CODEBUILDER]

he doesn't have any...

[@irvinarias9115]

Andrew Cruz indeed 👍🏼

[@tylerdurden4368]

Andrew Cruz ...absolutely horrible...

[@Shane44]

The beautiful things is the boys are only in their early 30's. The best is yet to come!

[@freyaeterna8978]

So glad we learned this accent of English in school... :-D

[@enjoi466]

Still calling interview by the journalist's name...

[@Assassinboy8084fun]

Matt is just extra microphone holder

[@aleh5052]

I can’t help but watch this again all over.

[@charlott.e]

8:38 "that's one from Ennio Morriconii Una spiasgia a meesogiorno" I'm italian, his pronounce makes me laugh ah!

[@jma8006]

he needs to interview them again

[@ПетраМатеева]

I just love them and I will love them forever

[@Chapolinho316]

I was at that 2018 Osheaga Montreal gig. Only time I ever saw them live. It is to this day my girlfriend and I's favourite gig of all-time.

[@philfyphil]

So nice to hear reference to Elvis Costello in a positive way. I always likened Arctic's albums to his early albums, but only from the sense of composition and song lengths, and the fact that every track really struck a chord and were driven by the song lyrics. there were no duffers on This Year's Model or Armed Forces, just as in the Arctic albums.

[@christinafine8640]

Arcade Fireeeee??!!!! Give me some Arcade and Arctic and I’ll probably die of happiness.

[@t0rn1qu3t_]

matt is so underrated and adorable

[@donovanmiller8318]

Alex Turner referenced Radiohead ❤️

[@lorrie9462]

Love you guys. I’ve been waiting for this

[@Nastybeastdude2070]

great interviewer

[@mothernat5444]

love that they were told they sounded like elvis costello pump it up

[@ThomtheArtist-js9kp]

Interesting how the interview footage was edited in spots to move the Alex responses faster. Would love to see the unedited version of this. I enjoyed the questions they were asked - not the usual boring cliché routine queries. Alex looks shorter and thinner with the horrible hairdo (sorry too short and too much scalp showing). But he does seem content and that's good to see.

[@tormdemoniax4354]

It was so funny to see him live bald, he kept trying to slick it back with his hands like he did just a week before shaving it down

[@HurryUpGrandma]

Can only imagine if a guy spoke about a woman like how you've spoken about Alex...

[@melliethemortician]

HurryUpGrandma If the haircut makes you look bad no matter male/female someones gonna say it. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@HurryUpGrandma]

@@melliethemortician I agree. I'm just saying that people are very hypocritical

[@strollingteh1]

@@melliethemortician does it matter if he's not trying to impress anyone?

[@travelswithauntieann2551]

Great interview xxxx the lads were comfortable and it flowed. Love this band 🌹💕

[@analogpitchcontrol]

1:29 Alex : I miss my hair.

[@leahvogelsimpson]

Alex and that shirt. He wore it in Nashville and Detroit! He must love that shirt.

[@adamroddis3218]

As do I. I want it!

[@aleh5052]

AWW STUCK ON THE PUZZLE😭🏃‍♀️

[@AnneLien1987]

Oh Alex 😍