Stereogum — For all the silly hype Alex Turner picked up back in the Who The Fuck Are... days, the Arctic front man has patiently grown into every bit of it, whether we're talking Favourite Worst Nightmare or the Last Shadow Puppets or chatting up actresses o... more info

XFM.co.uk — A live version of ‘Crying Lightning' has surfaced on-line. You can watch the video of it right now. more info

NME — A live version of a new Arctic Monkeys song that was broadcast on Australian television has found its way onto YouTube. more info

NME — A live version of a new Arctic Monkeys song that was broadcast on Australian television has found its way onto YouTube. more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Check out who made the shortlist - then cast YOUR vote to see who winsNME.COM can reveal the nominations for the Shockwaves NME Awards 2009 today (January 26).Following weeks of voting, we have counted up your votes and can now announced this year's ... more info

Pitchfork — -- According to AllHipHop.com, 50 Cent is working on a song with British pop star and fellow perspective-free blowhard egomaniac Robbie Williams. This will mark the end of the absolutely hilarious rich-guy tiff the two got into a couple of years ago.... more info

My Old Kentucky — The National's new song So Far Around The Bend, from the Dark Was The Night HIV/AIDS awareness charity compilation is streaming on MySpace. It's pretty excellent and gets me gassed for a new one from these guys!How to Watch the Inauguration Online..... more info

NME — Arctic Monkeys have revealed that they have nearly completed their forthcoming third album. more info

NME — Arctic Monkeys have revealed that they have nearly completed their forthcoming third album. more info

XFM.co.uk — The Monkeys are to play in Oslo in August. Fancy a trip abroad? more info