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Arctic Monkeys: It's Up To You, New Yorkies

Scott McLennan, Rip It Up (Australia), August 2006

Even when you've sold millions of copies of your debut album, earned a Mercury Award nomination, had Oasis, Kanye West and Jack White sing your praises and toured the globe, sometimes it's still the simple things in life that can bring the most rewards. Sitting backstage at Thebarton Theatre prior to their sell-out Adelaide show, Arctic Monkeys' drummer Matt Helders revealed a few minor conveniences remain his favourites.

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