Evolution of the species: Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys on new album, The Car 

Fresh from in impressive series of summer gigs that included Electric Picnic, Arctic Monkeys  have a new album that continues the band's gradual transformation of their sound

Arctic Monkeys have gone from indie upstarts to stylish retro-rockers and their seventh album completes their latest transformation.

In the two decades since they formed in Sheffield, Arctic Monkeys have evolved. The band have gone from indie upstarts to stylish retro-rockers with a penchant for vintage pianos and high concepts.

It’s been a gradual process, but one that has seen the clattering guitars of barnstorming hits such as I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor and 505 firmly dropped in favour of lush strings, smooth jazz and soul.