Arctic Monkeys have continued to preview their forthcoming seventh album, The Car, with the release of their newest single, ‘Body Paint’. The new track comes just one month after the record’s first single, ‘There’d Better Be A Mirrorball’.
‘Body Paint’ arrives alongside a music video directed by Brook Linder. Filmed in London and Missouri, Linder’s video pairs the smooth pop song with warm, ’60s-era film effects, with its enigmatic shots evoking comparisons to highly-stylised spy films of the time.
Arctic Monkeys – ‘Body Paint’
Arctic Monkeys made their return in August with ‘There’d Better Be A Mirrorball’, their first piece of new music since the release of 2018’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. The band’s sixth album marked a departure from their earlier rock-oriented sound, embracing elements of psychedelic pop. New album, The Car, will arrive on Friday, 21st October.
The Sheffield group will be in Australia later this year, playing their first shows in the country since 2019. In addition to performances at the Lost Paradise, Falls, and Heaps Good festivals, the Alex Turner-led band will play headline shows in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney.
Arctic Monkeys Australian Tour 2023
- Wednesday, 4th January – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, VIC SOLD OUT
- Thursday, 5th January – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, VIC SOLD OUT
- Wednesday, 11th January, 2023 – Riverstage, Brisbane, QLD SOLD OUT
- Saturday, 14th January, 2023 – The Domain, Sydney, NSW SOLD OUT
Further Reading
Mapping The Evolution Of The Arctic Monkeys In Six Songs
The Perks of Falls Festival’s Move to the Melbourne CBD
Nikki Lane Recruits Arctic Monkeys & QOTSA Members For New Album, ‘Denim & Diamonds’
