Many fans have been noticing things here and there, and they all have the same question, are they returning? Arctic Monkeys concluded their tour in October 2023, for their following newest album The Car that came out in 2022. The band has no current tour dates scheduled for 20 24 and 2025, leading some to believe they are taking a break, but will they make a new album?
Most likely, yes they will make another album, although there is no official announcement, even with recent activity such as the band launching a record company and removing promotional material for The Car from their website fueling speculation among fans for possible new music in 2026.
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The Car is their latest album and was even nominated for The 66th Annual Grammy Awards event for a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music album in 2024. It did not go to The Car but was, however , a nominee in that category. The album’s biggest hit songs are There’d Better Be A Mirrorball and Body Paint.
Clues pointing to a new album:
A new recording company:
The band launched a recording company called Bang Bang LLP in August 2025, which is seen as a strong sign of future activity. This launch coincided with a significant update to the band’s official website, where some album artwork was removed and a newsletter signup was added. The registration of a new recording company, a move previously made by the band before each album release, has led fans to speculate about an upcoming new album.
Website Update:
After their tour of The Car, the band removed promotional material for the album on their official website, a move fans interpret as a prelude to new music.
Alex Turner’s Statement:
After The Car, lead singer Alex Turner indicated he hopes the wait for the next album won’t be as long as in the past, even though there was a pandemic related delay for The Car itself.
New replacing Old music:
The band’s sound of music has evolved, and they are likely needing new material to keep their tours fresh and avoid boredom. From them primarily doing indie rock and alternative rock, the album The Car is more of a blend of different elements of jazz, including electronic music, glam rock, and traditional pop. We also can’t forget their album that came out in 2018. Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, is filled with piano rock, lounge pop, and even space pop. Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino biggest hit song is Four Out Of Five
Fan Speculation:
Fans on platforms like Reddit are excited about the possibility of the new album, with theories circulating that a 2026 release is possible. All of this increased speculation on social media, with fans eagerly awaiting further news. There are conflicting reports and rumors from fans about the band’s plans, with some reports even suggesting potential studio sessions late in 2025 for a possible tour in 2026
Overall this is great news for fans and even the band, this shows that the fans are wanting more music, and are helping news get spread around social media, but sadly we would all just have to wait and see what happens and watch out for latest news.
INTERVIEW: – Max Trego
E: What are your thoughts on their music?
M: I really like their music, it’s kinda like they have their own genre. Plus each of their albums is like a whole different feeling.
E: What are your thoughts on them possibly returning?
M: I think it’s wonderful, cause I mean I’m a huge fan of their music and I love their work. I think it’s gonna be sad if they don’t return but at least we have shown how the fans care and that they are always going to their socials and seeing what’s new so it just kinda shows the love from the fans for them. But also if they do return, this may be a good way of getting new fans and making them even bigger and more well known then they are now.
