Chorus.fm — *Arctic Monkeys* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/arcticmonkeys) could finish (http://feeds.feedburner.com/%7Er/dayinrock/%7E3/448073076/10Arctic_Monkeys_Close_To_Finishing_New_CD.shtml) their third album this month. more info

ContactMusic — Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders claimed the band's third album could be completed this month (November).The Sheffield quartet have been working on the follow-up ... more info

AngryApe — Recording is nearly complete says Matt Helders more info

The Quietus — Album almost done more info

NME — Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders has said the band could finish their new album this month (November). more info

Pitchfork — Ah, the incestuous UK music scene. Today comes news that former Libertine, current Babyshambler, and all around sober and upstanding British citizen Pete Doherty has been collaborating with onetime Blur man Graham Coxon, according to quotes from Baby... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Find out who made the cut and have your say on this year's run-downCrystal Castles frontwoman Alice Glass has topped the NME Cool List 2008.The crowd-surfing singer beat the likes of Jay-Z, Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner and MIA to the top spot.The full... more info

NME — Mongrel, the supergroup featuring former Arctic Monkeys bassist Andy Nicholson, Babyshambles' Drew McConnell, Reverend And The Makers' Jon McClure and Joe Moskow and rapper Lowkey, have announced details of a full UK tour. more info

Topix — Liam Gallagher has revealed his current favourite bands. As well as praising Arctic Monkeys and his friends in Kasabian, Liam said he is a fan of Kings Of Leon - although he doesn't like their new album, Only ... more info

New York Times — The Last Shadow Puppets, a side project composed of members of Arctic Monkeys and the Rascals, played its first full United States concert on Thursday in New York. more info