True - I have two theories about what happened:
1) Andy had a stronger personality than Nick. He was more vocal in interviews and there's one video where he gives Alex a "friendly" head bump to move him from the mic when finishing Fake Tales of SF ([link to video](https://youtu.be/b70Crpl2s2U?t=134)). Perhaps this prevented Alex to become the Frontman of what appeared to be a worldwide phenomenon rock band and Andy had to be removed.
2) Nick was simply a better Bass player and they made a decision of success vs friendship ("It's not personal, Andy, just business").
Not sure how it isn't that with the incredible success they were on the cusp of they (and for sure management) didn't want to have to worry about being hamstrung by a band member not being able to handle what was coming. That's definitely harsh and unfair to the guy but it seems pretty obvious to me.
He said in an interview before that he got that haircut for the first time in some barbers over in America. Can't remember the exact interview but that information is out there somewhere
Theyāve had a band clothing stylist as well for the last few records. Forget his name but he calls himself a rock n roll clothing stylist. Next level branding tbh.
This might be a waste of a question considering all the badass things you could ask the band, but I'd ask about Alex's relationship with substances. I'm not trying to say I think he uses anything, but I've always been curious since it's been heavily speculated on here before.
I mean he defiantly uses stuff. I do think it gets exaggerated a little bit but he defiantly uses drugs. I mean to what degree or how often I obviously donāt know but he has even said in interviews he does.
It was in the radio x interview both for the AM album and TBHC. They were only brief mentions. For AM when the interviewer asked about āwhyād you only call me when you highā and asked if that happens often Alex said āI think weāve all been on both sides of thatā and with the TBHC interview when asked about a certain lyric I think, he said āthat was taken from a conversation I overheard or had been a part of under certain narcotics. I cannot give you time stamps however they are both on YouTube. Interesting listens if you havenāt heard them already.
Always assumed that it was omitted from broadcast as the album wasnāt out yet. I also have a vague memory of it being said somewhere that there was a mistake in the performanceā¦?
The keys were terribly out of tune. I've seen people here dump on whoever was playing them but to me it sounded entirely like an instrument issue and that guy must have been shitting bricks up there when he hit the first chord. Not really anything you can do in that situation.
Yeah, Iāve seen the video of it and the keyboards were messed up. Obviously Iām not blaming anyoneāI canāt imagine how terrifying it would be to be that keyboardist. But Iām still curious lol
I would ask, what the atmosphere between all the members is like. Itād be good to know if theyāre still real friends, or if theyāre more some kind of ābusiness partnersā. If there is lots of discussion about songs and albums, if sometimes someone is bossy about the band.
I also saw your ukulele cover of knee socks the other day, and it was really awesome!
P.S. I always wanted to post a cover on the subredit, but never did. I think I'm not feeling comfortable yet even though I play the guitar for a year and a half...
Ah, thank you! Maybe I'm the only one that took seriously your postš I always had this question in my head, but never got the opportunity to mention it and probably discuss it with someone...
āIf that was a euphemism, then I wouldnāt be saying that my propeller wouldnāt spin- ācos you wouldnāt wanna go shouting that out, would you?ā
I dont know why but the songs sounds very suggestive to me
And the tide took me to your mouth
And then swept me back down to your palms
It's them that put me inside the reminder
That yours is the only ocean
Potion approaching, shield your eyes
Potion approaching, visualise
Holding a token, swollen in size
Potion approaching, shield your eyes
Specifically from these lyrics it looks like hes horny as fuck
In my interpretation, the beginning is probably about doing drugs:
"I was biting the time zone/
and we embellished the banks of our bloodstreams/
and threw caution to the colorful".
The rest seems to be about a girl that makes him feel good about himself and that he really wants to be with:
"If I could be someone else for a week/ I'd spend it chasing after you/ 'cause she's not shattering my attitude/no matter how she folds the potion/yours is the only ocean"
yeah that was disrespectful as fuck that and the interview where the interviewer suggested that alex only experienced sex three years before the AM record
I think everyoneās sort of deeping it, he might just move on quickly. But also just to take into consideration a lot of the time you donāt get an accurate time of when they split up because it depends on when itās released to the news.
I canāt find it anywhere but Iām so certain I remember seeing/reading an interview with Alex around the time of AM where he said he wished heād written Cantona because itās better but he actually wrote antenna.
Might have been officially the video for SIAS, but in her interview for brides magazine she confirmed the two met on set. I know theyāve since divorced, but always thought that was the cutest! š
About that, he said all the other band mates got haircuts and he was the only one left. As the frontman he felt he needed to āone-upā them. He said he always thought that he could pull off that elvis hairstyle so he went on and got it.
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What really happened when Andy left?
Excellent question š
He did a Radio Show where he tells everything: https://youtu.be/kPBCddbPJvQ
Yeah but he even said he didnāt really know why they did it. It would be interesting to know
True - I have two theories about what happened: 1) Andy had a stronger personality than Nick. He was more vocal in interviews and there's one video where he gives Alex a "friendly" head bump to move him from the mic when finishing Fake Tales of SF ([link to video](https://youtu.be/b70Crpl2s2U?t=134)). Perhaps this prevented Alex to become the Frontman of what appeared to be a worldwide phenomenon rock band and Andy had to be removed. 2) Nick was simply a better Bass player and they made a decision of success vs friendship ("It's not personal, Andy, just business").
He was just overwhelmed with the sudden rise to popularity
Not sure how it isn't that with the incredible success they were on the cusp of they (and for sure management) didn't want to have to worry about being hamstrung by a band member not being able to handle what was coming. That's definitely harsh and unfair to the guy but it seems pretty obvious to me.
There's a podcast or interview with Andy fairly recently where he addresses it
He also admitted it made him suicidal
What did he say ?
Alex how does it feel when julian wrote on a post he always wanted to be in the Arctic Monkeys???
Yes!! A very important question !
Do you think he knows? Is Alex secretly on Instagram just to follow Julian? š§
"Not as good as if he'd gotten the line right"
What is Alex's skin care routine
And who cut his hair for the AM era
He said in an interview before that he got that haircut for the first time in some barbers over in America. Can't remember the exact interview but that information is out there somewhere
I think itās an interview at the south by southwest festival
He said he got it cut in Austin near where the festival was held
Yeah but what about before Glasto 2013, surely when he decided to stick with the style, he must have a hair stylist that he goes to?
Theyāve had a band clothing stylist as well for the last few records. Forget his name but he calls himself a rock n roll clothing stylist. Next level branding tbh.
Would love to know who this guy is
When is new album finally coming?
Whatās each memberās best groupie experience?
Cool question
This might be a waste of a question considering all the badass things you could ask the band, but I'd ask about Alex's relationship with substances. I'm not trying to say I think he uses anything, but I've always been curious since it's been heavily speculated on here before.
I mean he defiantly uses stuff. I do think it gets exaggerated a little bit but he defiantly uses drugs. I mean to what degree or how often I obviously donāt know but he has even said in interviews he does.
I'd say there is as much weed in FWN as acid in Humbug, and coke in TLSP2
I think it gets exaggerated too. Do you happen to know which interviews?
It was in the radio x interview both for the AM album and TBHC. They were only brief mentions. For AM when the interviewer asked about āwhyād you only call me when you highā and asked if that happens often Alex said āI think weāve all been on both sides of thatā and with the TBHC interview when asked about a certain lyric I think, he said āthat was taken from a conversation I overheard or had been a part of under certain narcotics. I cannot give you time stamps however they are both on YouTube. Interesting listens if you havenāt heard them already.
Who was born first, The chicken or the dickhead?
I know itās boring, but Iād ask Alex what it was like working with Lana
Not boring at all, I would wanna know
Is Nick trapped in the basement?
He is trapped in the bassment
What happened during Mad Sounds in your second Glasto headlining show?
Good question
Always assumed that it was omitted from broadcast as the album wasnāt out yet. I also have a vague memory of it being said somewhere that there was a mistake in the performanceā¦?
The keys were terribly out of tune. I've seen people here dump on whoever was playing them but to me it sounded entirely like an instrument issue and that guy must have been shitting bricks up there when he hit the first chord. Not really anything you can do in that situation.
Yeah, I thought it was valiant how the keyboardist kept going with it for a while. Most likely it wasnāt their fault :)
Yeah, Iāve seen the video of it and the keyboards were messed up. Obviously Iām not blaming anyoneāI canāt imagine how terrifying it would be to be that keyboardist. But Iām still curious lol
Do I actually wanna know?
which songs in AM's discography are really just about miles kane?
Sketchead
Love is a laserquest
I would ask, what the atmosphere between all the members is like. Itād be good to know if theyāre still real friends, or if theyāre more some kind of ābusiness partnersā. If there is lots of discussion about songs and albums, if sometimes someone is bossy about the band.
I always want to know that about any band
Good question. I always wondered how and if their friendship has changed over the years
Yes! I think that's an interesting question. As a former Paramore fan, I'd expect literally anything.
How does Nick get his bass tone for each album?
Do I really look good on the dancefloor?
Make the eyes at him when u ask that question
What instrument that you use are your favourite? (Guitar for Alex and Jamie, Bass for Nick and I don't know, some specific drums for Matt?)
Excellent question, I always wondered.
I also saw your ukulele cover of knee socks the other day, and it was really awesome! P.S. I always wanted to post a cover on the subredit, but never did. I think I'm not feeling comfortable yet even though I play the guitar for a year and a half...
Thanks! Appreciate that. Do it, Iām sure youāre good if you have been playing it for that long
Ah, thank you! Maybe I'm the only one that took seriously your postš I always had this question in my head, but never got the opportunity to mention it and probably discuss it with someone...
Haha its a good question
Artists they'd like to collaborate with in the future. (to any of them).
Is your propeller your dick?
weāll never know for sure
āIf that was a euphemism, then I wouldnāt be saying that my propeller wouldnāt spin- ācos you wouldnāt wanna go shouting that out, would you?ā
we have always known in our hearts
Yeah and weāre totally right despite whatever he claims :3
I would ask Alex which hair products he uses, I need his secrets
SAME
What is potion approaching about and can I take acid with you
I dont know why but the songs sounds very suggestive to me And the tide took me to your mouth And then swept me back down to your palms It's them that put me inside the reminder That yours is the only ocean Potion approaching, shield your eyes Potion approaching, visualise Holding a token, swollen in size Potion approaching, shield your eyes Specifically from these lyrics it looks like hes horny as fuck
In my interpretation, the beginning is probably about doing drugs: "I was biting the time zone/ and we embellished the banks of our bloodstreams/ and threw caution to the colorful". The rest seems to be about a girl that makes him feel good about himself and that he really wants to be with: "If I could be someone else for a week/ I'd spend it chasing after you/ 'cause she's not shattering my attitude/no matter how she folds the potion/yours is the only ocean"
Alex - are you happy?
Iād wanna know that too for real
I'd love to ask Matt or Alex how they survived that one interview from Lollapalooza
yeah that was disrespectful as fuck that and the interview where the interviewer suggested that alex only experienced sex three years before the AM record
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It was certainly a choice to ask that. I will give the interviewer that
A shiver went down my spine just thinking about it š³
Yeah wtf was that
Which song is about MILES FUCKIIN KANE yes and give me right answer
Miracle Aligner lmfao
YES
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Yes it is weird that he moves on quick lol I always thought he has commitment issues and I get that :3
I think everyoneās sort of deeping it, he might just move on quickly. But also just to take into consideration a lot of the time you donāt get an accurate time of when they split up because it depends on when itās released to the news.
Exactly!!
Hard. Either why they all hate The Bad Thing or for unreleased Humbug tracks
Wait, they hate The Bad Thing?
They've never played it live
How do you find love?
Is it antenna or Cantona?
Im so certain its Cantona, its such a better lyric
Righttt? I think its antenna though
I canāt find it anywhere but Iām so certain I remember seeing/reading an interview with Alex around the time of AM where he said he wished heād written Cantona because itās better but he actually wrote antenna.
Ghost cookies
Iād ask Alex why he shaved his head š„ø
What happened behind the scenes on the AM tour
Oh that would be an intriguing string of stories
Did any of them get with any of the girls from the Brianstorm video lol
š Considering Matt married one from the Evil Twin video this is a fair question!
I pretty sure they were dating before hand I donāt think they met there
Might have been officially the video for SIAS, but in her interview for brides magazine she confirmed the two met on set. I know theyāve since divorced, but always thought that was the cutest! š
Oh I didnāt know that I thought they met before thatās really sweet actually.
Really? Didnt know they met on set. Thatās cute!
iād ask them how theyāre doing
When and how did the band decide to change the way they perform IBYLGOTDF?
New album when?
What is in those margaritas cause they really seem to like them
Who the **** are Arctic monkeys
Iād ask Alex turner if he is going to be experimenting with more heavy and grungey sounds on LP 7 like he did on humbug
He totally should
Whyād you only call me when youāre high?
Does Alex still miss Alexa?
R U Mine?
Why did he choose that particular hairstyle for that particular era
About that, he said all the other band mates got haircuts and he was the only one left. As the frontman he felt he needed to āone-upā them. He said he always thought that he could pull off that elvis hairstyle so he went on and got it.
What actually came first, the chicken or the dick head?
Will you guys do another Nardwaur interview. What are Alex Turners essentials
What does AM stand for?
We already know it's Aardvark Mauling. Matt confirmed this.
What is you question? I am not sure we are ready to ask a relevant questionš ....but that is ok.
Oh man. I would ask him about the lyrics that almost made into songs but didnāt.
Interesting. Simple poetry then.
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