single · January 16, 2006
When the Sun Goes Down
Domino Recording CoSee this day
indie rockgarage rockpost-punk
The A-side of Arctic Monkeys' third single, "When the Sun Goes Down" perfectly captured the band's knack for gritty, observational storytelling set to driving, urgent rock. It hit Number 1 in the UK charts.
- "When the Sun Goes Down" was the third single released by Arctic Monkeys. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.
- The single was released by Domino Recording Co. in 2006. It was later included on their debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not.
- Directed by Anders Hallberg, the music video for "When the Sun Goes Down" featured actor Shea Whigham as a fictional serial killer.
Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys emerged in the early 2000s, defined by their energetic blend of indie rock, garage rock, and post-punk. At the time of "When the Sun Goes Down," they were on the cusp of releasing their debut album, riding a wave of unprecedented hype.
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