Arctic Monkeys Returns to Stage: Performs 'Potion Approaching' But No New Songs

Arctic Monkeys fans are hyped after finally seeing the four-membered band perform at their comeback concert; they have not performed live since 2019.

Held at the Zorlu Center PSM in Istanbul, Turkey, the English rock band performed fan favorites like "R U Mine?" "Brainstorm," "Teddy Picker," "Do I Wanna Know," "505," "Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?" and "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor."

Arctic Monkeys performing “505” tonight in Istanbul

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Also included in the setlist is "Potion Approaching," a track the band has not performed in 11 years. Fans were ecstatic when they first heard the intro to the song. 

While Arctic Monkeys did not drop any new music, they have a lineup of live performances across Europe, including concerts in Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, Switzerland, France, Spain, Portugal, and more. 

In 2023, they will head out to Australia, performing in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney. 

We are pleased to announce our headline shows in Australia in January 2023 with support from Mildlife, @dmasmusic and @TheBuoys. Tickets go on sale Friday 17th June. Pre-sale begins 15th June. Sign up to our mailing list for pre-sale access. https://t.co/PaUDpilxTU pic.twitter.com/mLc2ALUUgf

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New Music in Sight?

As of this writing, the four-piece band is yet to announce any new music succeeding their 2018 album "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino." 

However, according to reports, they are still expected to release new music despite being on tour as drummer Mark Helders teased the band's next album. 

Helders explained that the upcoming album "picks up" after "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino."  

"There are riffs in there, and [it's] a bit more uptempo, even though it's not loud," he said. "It's hard to explain!" 

He added, "I mean, it's never gonna be like 'R U Mine?' and all that stuff again, you know, the heavy riffs and stuff."

In an interview with BBC, he noted that the album was "pretty much" done, save for some "bits to finish off." 

Monkeys Are Back

After a few years of silence, fans are expected to see the Artic Monkeys everywhere soon. They're also headlining the 2022 Corona Capital Festival in November. 

Playing in Mexico City alongside the band are Miley Cyrus, My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Lil Nas X, and more. 

.@ArcticMonkeys, My Chemical Romance, @MileyCyrus, @Paramore, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs are heading to Mexico City in November to play the Corona Capital Festival: https://t.co/9P1MU7GFHX pic.twitter.com/eV7CiKlOeo

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The Artic Monkeys was formed in 2002 by childhood friends Alex Turner, Andy Nicholson, and Helders, and they added Jamie Cooks to play the second guitar. 

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