Stereogum — During a recent live-in-studio session for the BBC, the Arctic Monkeys busted out a snarkily affectionate cover of “Katy On A Mission,” the ridiculously catchy dubstep-pop hit from fellow Brit Katy B. The Monkeys didn’t try to add any bass-drop... more info

ContactMusic — Arctic Monkeys wont be playing any European festivals this summer The British rockers will be appearing at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio California in April but dont think theyll be playing any other huge gigs this year P... more info

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Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Beady Eye scored the biggest selling vinyl singles of 2011, with three of their singles featuring in the top five of the year's best sellers.The band's debut single 'The Roller' was the biggest selling vinyl single of the year, with its follow-up 'Mi... more info

Gigwise — Morrissey, Arctic Monkeys also sell big... more info

Stereogum — Over four records with Arctic Monkeys, and spin-off ventures like The Last Of The Shadow Puppets and the Submarine OST (“Pile Driver Waltz” especially), Alex Turner’s established himself as a legitimate student of songwriting. He’s also estab... more info

Chorus.fm — *Arctic Monkeys* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/arcticmonkeys) have released a video for the new track "You and I" which can be viewed over at NME (http://www.nme.com/news/arctic-monkeys/61594?recache=98) now. The song features *Richard Hawley* (http:/... more info

Guardian Music — Francois & The Atlas Mountains Les Plus Beaux (Domino) There is no more soothing and happy a form of music than Nigerian hi-life. These French cats pay tribute to it in such an accomplished fashion it makes you willing to overlook the slightly annoyi... more info

Guardian Music — Deaf Institute, ManchesterNew guitar bands ready to hurl themselves from cliffs amid the gloom about the future of their chosen music should remember that a Decca executive told the Beatles "guitar bands are on the way out" as long ago as 1962. It's ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Noah & The Whale, Florence And The Machine and Snow Patrol also enjoyed strong sales in 2011.Coldplay, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and Florence And The Machine have been revealed as the biggest selling rock acts of 2011.According to The Offici... more info