Video: Lightspeed Champion & Alex Turner, “Reptilia (Live at White Heat)”
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If any of that title means something to you, then this video is like the new Star Warses were for dudes who wear stormtrooper outfits to work. LC and Alex, of the Arctic Monkeys, along with some other kids played White Heat as Pun Lovin’ Criminals, their covers band, and paid tribute to the Strokes’ “Reptilia”. There are fuck-ups, there are half-hearted bouncers, there is a wig, and there is a jam, which, as you will hear was not practiced.
Video: Arctic Monkeys, “Teddy Picker”
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If there’s one thing we admire about Roman Coppola, aside from the luscious hair, it’s his propensity for shooting bands live for videos. He did it with the Strokes, he did it with Phoenix (sort of), and now he’s done it with the Moonkeys. He also directed all of the Presidents of the USA’s videos which is an unassailable achievement in itself. Here’s to you, Roman Coppola, may we have a loan please!
