10 Anticipated Rock Music Albums Coming Out In 2022
3. Arctic Monkeys - TBA
Although we haven't heard any new material from the Artic Monkeys in some time, it's a safe bet we wont have to wait too much longer. Speaking with the NME last year, Matt Helders confirmed the group were in the final stages of the recording process, with hopes to tour this summer. If that's the case, then we'll more than likely get an album just before the start of festival season.
In regards to the group's sound, Helders said, "It’s kind of hard to describe. You can tell it’s the same band.” But which same band? The group we got on AM was a swaggering bunch of leather clad rockers, delivering hard riffs over hip hop inspired rhythms. The follow up saw Alex Turner dressed like a character from American Hustle, while the group explored a more radio-savvy take on the Black Seeds' sound disguised as pop-psychedelia.
Without a single hinting at the group's new direction, it's anyone's guess as to what Hedlers means. Of Course, Turner is recognisable whether he's delivering lines with a crooning swagger or a pretentious breathiness. But the sound of the band on AM and Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino were miles apart.