Don't Believe The Hype

Q&A discussing both Arctic and non-Arctic-related musical things! Check out our subscriber content where we've got a load more. Don't forget to like, follow and review whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up for our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Just as the band decided to end the era with a live show at Manchester Apollo, we've decided to follow suit. Nah, we're not doing a live show there (yet) but we've done one of our famed watchalongs of the band's first (and to date, only) live DVD. If you're into listening to us watch AM-related stuff whilst we audibly orgasm, check out our subscriber content where we've got...

Just as the band decided to end the era with a live show at Manchester Apollo, we've decided to follow suit. Nah, we're not doing a live show there (yet) but we've done one of our famed watchalongs of the band's first (and to date, only) live DVD. If you're into listening to us watch AM-related stuff whilst we audibly orgasm, check out our subscriber content where we've got...

The era may be over but we've still got plenty to cover. Speaking of covers, in this week's episode we take a look at every cover performed in the band's first two eras. Some belters in here, including one that you may not be familiar with. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don&...

The era may be over but we've still got plenty to cover. This week Dan has mostly been listening to old XFM interviews pertaining to each album, so here's a selection of stuff we've somehow not mentioned already in the first couple of series. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Do...

The era may be over but we've still got plenty to cover. This week we begin the necessary process of pitting the album against its generational predecessor. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up to our Patr...

And that's a wrap! We've covered every track from the FWN era and now it's time to dot the Is and cross the Ts as we cover anything we've missed over the past few months. In this second part of the wrapups, we reveal our rankings of every track from the era, as well as deciding on our dream FWN live sets. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it...

And that's a wrap! We've covered every track from the FWN era and now it's time to dot the Is and cross the Ts as we cover anything we've missed over the past few months. In the first part of the wrapups, we discuss some key information about the album and, thrillingly, we get to debut a new feature with a jingle to match. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you...

Roll up roll up, as it's the last stop on our extensive tour of the FWN era, and we get to end on a track that very much signals the kind of stuff we're going to be getting from Humbug onwards. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by N...

Part two of a double bill now, and it's your standard instrumental. No messing. Get in, chat about the music and get the fuck out, and that's what we've done. You're welcome. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and...

Yet another double-bill coming your way this week, and this time round it's a cover that many people might not know is a cover, for good reason. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up to our Patreon here:  ⁠...

So close to the end of the era now, and this week we're going back to basics with a track that could have been from the WPSIA era. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up to our Patreon here:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

It's a tale of deception and subterfuge this week. No it's not 'Body Paint', it's the Kane-inspired 'Plastic Tramp', as Nick and Dan delve into another classic B-Side. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Le...

To mark a decade since the album that changed everything, Nick and Dan are back with a special bonus episode looking back at the band's fifth album. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt.  Sign up to our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Time for a change of pace from the last couple of tracks, as we follow Alex round town hoping to bump into that girl that, let's face it, we've all encountered. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt.  Sign up t...

Next up it's an instrumental that isn't an instrumental. We cover the music and lyrics, trawl for Spanish AM puns, and, ultimately, go a little bit mad by the end of recording. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan H...

A full-on change of pace this week at DBTH towers, for reasons that are twofold. Firstly, we've moved on from 'Brianstorm' and are onto this fantastic double release. Secondly, we took the liberty of having several drinks whilst recording this double-bill. First up it's this track which we've decided perfectly straddles the first two Monkeys eras. Yes, we're back in the nig...

Another Wednesday, another episode. And this week we complete the run of 'Brianstorm' B-Sides with another underrated belter. We cover public boners (best thing to do with them), seeing your dad naked, and crucially, we actually discuss the song. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Do...

That's the album done, but fear not, for we have a run of magnificent B-Sides to get our teeth into, starting with this from the Brianstorm single. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up to our Patreon here:...

Two episodes in one day, and the second is a taste of the band's hip hop roots, featuring a bona fide chart topper. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype is written and produced by Nick Lee and Dan Holt. Sign up to our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.c...

We're at the end of the band's sophomore album (but don't worry, we're not at the end of the era just yet). This week our attention turns to a song that went from a mere album track to a viral TikTok hit. A staple in the band's live sets ever since, and there's plenty to discuss including that sample and the influence of the Wirral Riddler himself. Don't forget to like,...

This week we're moving onto a contender for the greatest song to ever reference the Wizard of Oz. If you thought having to chat about last week's track was tough enough, this week saw us come to a horrifying realisation that has now ruined it for one of us. In addition there's all the usual features as well as a full and frank discussion of the authenticity of Rizzle Kicks. Don't f...

You didn't think they'd all be bangers did you? This week it's the turn of a much-maligned (mainly by the band) track. We discuss the track's inspiration as well as working out what B-Side we'd replace it with. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with the algorithms, whatever that means. Don't Believe The Hype...

We're well and truly into the 'reflections on fame' theme of this record now, and it's the turn of a track for which Nick and Dan share a hot take. Aside from that, it's trivia night at DBTH towers, there's a deep dive into the life and times of James Ellis Ford, while we delve into some of Alex's most poignant lyrics. Don't forget to like, follow and review on what...

If you find yourself forever unfulfilled then we may have just the antidote for you, as we delve deep into the eighth track from the band's sophomore album. Human fortune cookies, Kim Kardashian's arse, and of course more Monkeys chat than you could possibly need. It's all here. Don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever you use to listen, it massively helps us out with th...