Arctic Monkeys are cutting the grueling promotional circus a little short in support of Humbug in order to get back into the studio to work on their 4th LP. The current plan is to bring QOTSA frontman Josh Homme back to work the boards. So, despite being accused of “maturing” for Humbug, the band plans to stay the course with Homme’s darker, grittier influence, which works for me. The band’s latest video is for Humbug’s staid opener, “My Propeller.” The video eschews the over-the-top effects of Humbug’s first single, “Crying Lightning”, in favor of a much more subdued, and minimalist approach. Suits the song well.

Arctic Monkeys’ Spring Tour Dates:

1st April Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie, Miami Beach, Florida
2nd April The Ritz, Tampa, Florida
3rd April Hard Rock Live, Orlando, Florida
5th April 40 Watt Club, Athens, Georgia
6th April Disco Rodeo, Raleigh, North Carolina
7th April Rams Head Live, Baltimore, Maryland
9th April Madison Theatre, Covington, Kentucky
11th April The Pageant, St. Louis, Missouri
12th April Liberty Hall, Lawrence, Kansas
13th April Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa, Oklahoma
15th April The Marquee, Tempe, Arizona