For their first offering since 2022, on Thursday (1.22) the Arctic Monkeys will release a brand-new charity single.
Breaking their hiatus in support of a cause close to their hearts, the indie rock staples ignited fan expectations when War Child Records posted a teaser on Instagram announcing “a new track from @arcticmonkeys” with details of an upcoming project aimed at helping children living through conflict. The non-profit had already hinted that a collective of artists were collaborating on something “important,” but confirmation that the Monkeys are involved has sent fans into overdrive.
The UK band’s drummer Matt Helders and longtime producer James Ford contributed to the frenzy by sharing the announcement on their Instagram Stories, adding further weight to speculation that the band have quietly been working behind the scenes.
Marking the first substantial movement from the group since closing their 2023 tour, it was after The Car LP in 2022, that the group maintained an unusually low profile.
Hints of a potential comeback started in may of 2025 when frontman Alex Turner made a rare public appearance at the Music Week Awards, surprising attendees when he stepped onstage to present manager Ian McAndrew with The Strat Award. The moment sparked immediate whispers that the band were gearing up for something bigger.
Fans also noticed subtle but telling changes online: the removal of The Car’s album artwork from the band’s official website and the sudden appearance of a new newsletter sign-up page. Then came the discovery that Turner, Helders, Jamie Cook and Nick O’Malley had registered a new company — BANG BANG RECORDINGS LLP — on Companies House, a move widely interpreted as preparation for fresh activity.
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Author: Saul Goode
Photo: Mariana Moreira