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This UK tribute started in small venues and now fills midsize rooms by nailing the snap and swagger of Sheffield indie rock.

From pubs to packed rooms

They lean into the eras, from wiry mid-2000s riffs to the slick, heavy bounce of AM-era grooves. Expect a front-loaded run of singalongs like I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor, Do I Wanna Know?, R U Mine?, and a late-set 505 swell.

The night in broad strokes

Crowds skew mixed: students and new fans up front, longtime indie kids and after-work groups ringing the sides, everyone saving phone cameras for the big hooks. One neat quirk is how they mirror festival-style intros and outros, stretching endings for a smooth handoff between songs. Another small detail is the tone chase, with crisp, dry rhythm sounds early and thicker, low-slung fuzz when the set shifts to AM material. You might also hear a nod to the original scene’s early CD-R lore around Beneath the Boardwalk, slipped into quick stage banter. These notes on songs and production come from patterns at recent dates, and the actual choices can change from show to show.

Around the Rink: The Antarctic Monkeys Crowd and Scene

You will spot leather jackets, thrifted blazers, tucked shirts with skinny belts, and clean sneakers or Chelsea boots.

Night-out uniform, indie edition

The pre-show playlist nods to the mid-2000s, and a familiar riff can spark early pockets of movement near the bar. When I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor kicks off, groups tend to bounce in small clusters rather than form a pit, keeping it friendly.

Rituals that carry

Count-ins trigger quick claps, and the big chorus lines come back as chants between songs. Merch runs simple and bold, with black-and-white designs echoing the AM waveform and a splash of color tied to Favourite Worst Nightmare. People talk between tunes and then turn to the stage on the first snare crack, which keeps the room lively but focused. Older fans clock the deep-cut tags with nods, while newer fans join the last-chorus hum and leave with a few titles to dig into.

How Antarctic Monkeys Make It Sound Right

The singer leans into a close, dry delivery, keeping vowels short so words cut through the drums.

Voice and guitar glue

Guitars split jobs: one snaps out the tight, bright patterns, the other fattens the hook and leaves space for a busy, melodic bass. Early-era tunes run faster and spikier, while AM cuts sit deeper in the pocket so the groove breathes.

Small tweaks, big payoffs

A subtle trick you may notice is a half-step drop or lower capo on select songs to keep the baritone color strong all night. They like to extend endings, turning 505 into a slow-bloom finish or tagging a final riff loop after R U Mine? to set up applause. Lights follow suit in cool tones, widening with the kick drum to underline transitions without stealing focus. The drummer is the engine, using tom runs and quick cymbal chokes to stitch sections so the set flows as one piece.

If You Like This: Neighbors of Antarctic Monkeys

Fans who love tight, melodic guitar lines often cross over with The Strokes, whose wiry riffs and dry vocals ride similar grooves.

Kindred guitar angles

Foals bring dance-leaning drums and chiming guitars that keep bodies moving without losing bite. Royal Blood attracts listeners who want heavier low end and a punch-first live mix while still chasing big hooks.

Shared crowds, shared pulse

For bright choruses and crowd-wide singalongs, The Killers sit nearby, though their sheen is more polished. Across these acts, the common thread is pace, riff craft, and the feeling that every section lands clean enough to shout back.