WHO THE F*** ARE ARCTIC MONKEYS?

Aaron Brown is a music video director who has worked with the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Foals and King Krule. His favourite Arctic Monkeys' song is "That's Where You're Wrong".Aaron takes us behind the scenes and creative process of videos across Arctic Monkeys' last three records. We also talk further on the group moving from the UK to LA, where he sees their personalities in their music and the magic of watching a music video coming together in the edit.Theme Music: "Nobody Everyone" by Weekend Debt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kieran Shudall is the vocalist and primary songwriter of Liverpudlian indie-rock band Circa Waves. His favourite Arctic Monkeys' song is "Cornerstone".Kieran joins us to talk his admiration of the band from all the way back when he saw them on the NME Tour in 2006 to how they continue to inspire and influence him to date. We chat further on Circa Waves' evolution across four albums, the ups & downs of being in a band and the depth of Alex Turners' songwriting.Theme Music: "Nobody Everyone" by Weekend Debt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Chappell is a music video director who has worked with the likes of Arctic Monkeys, The Raconteurs and The Last Shadow Puppets. He also served as the creative director for "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino". His favourite Arctic Monkeys' song is "American Sports".Ben shares stories from his history working with the band through the Suck It And See, AM and TBHC campaigns as well as discussing how he has evolved as a director over his time spent collaborating with Arctic Monkeys. Theme Music: "Nobody Everyone" by Weekend Debt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spacey Jane are a rock band from Perth, Australia. Caleb Harper's favourite track is "Mardy Bum". Kieran Lama's favourite track is "Piledriver Waltz". We talk the matter of fact & metaphorical sides to Arctic Monkeys songwriting, utilising the individual character of your singing voice and learning from the structure of other songs. Theme Music: "Nobody's Everyone" by Weekend Debt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack McEwan is the vocalist/guitarist of Perth psych-rock group Psychedelic Porn Crumpets. His favourite Arctic Monkeys song is "Brianstorm". Jack joins us to talk discovering Arctic Monkeys at age 10, evolving throughout your journey as a group and shares his backstage encounter with Alex Turner during one of the bands' London shows. Theme Music: "Nobody Everyone" by Weekend Debt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pablo Sotelo is the vocalist of LA based alternative rock group Inner Wave. His favourite Arctic Monkeys' song is "Do Me A Favour".Pablo joins us to talk what he learned from the band as a young songwriter, finding your own style and their ability to redefine genres by modernising them.Theme Music: "Nobody Everyone" by Weekend Debt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Saunders is a Radio 1 DJ, host of MTV Rocks and the founder of Hopscotch gig night. His favourite Arctic Monkeys' song is "The View from the Afternoon".He talks us through how Arctic Monkeys have influenced his life on both a personal and professional level, why they remain his musical baseline and his devotion to sharing new music. Theme Music: "Nobody Everyone" by Weekend Debt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Wilkinson is a music journalist and presenter. He is currently the host of The Matt Wilkinson Show on Apple Music. From 2008 - 2016 he was the New Music Editor at NME. His favourite Arctic Monkeys' song is "Despair In The Departure Lounge".Matt recounts interviewing the group on multiple occasions, shares stories from his time on the road with them during the US "Suck It And See" tour and takes us backstage at Glastonbury 2013 where he was with the band prior to and following their headlining performance.Theme Music: "Nobody Everyone" by Weekend Debt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.