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Cloud Nothings – “No Future / No Past” Official Video from Urban Outfitters on Vimeo.

This is the new album cover. There are no words.

Arctic Monkeys haven’t necessarily released a “bad” album thus far, though the last two certainly weren’t on par with the energy revealed on Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not. And with an album title like Suck It and See, I’m not holding my breath for anything revolutionary on the upcoming fourth effort from the group, especially since the lead single, “Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair” (listen below), is pretty standard Monkeys fare. The album drops June 6th; this single will be available tonight at midnight digitally, and as a 7-inch for Record Store Day. The track gets a proper physical release May 30.

Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair by arcticmonkeys

Today I continue my ten-part series showcasing my personal picks for the best songs of last year.

20. Kid Sister – Right Hand Hi

We waited a long time for Ultraviolet, and it was worth it.  Sure, most of the tracks had been previously heard (thank you Internet), but having them all in one cohesive package made for a pretty stellar dance mixtape.  Not to mention it began with this banger, an ode to “stackin’ money and drinkin’ all night.” How could you not get that hand up high?

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