Arctic Monkeys performing “Do I Wanna Know?” live on Austin City Limits. Released in 2013 on AM, “Do I Wanna Know?” became one of Arctic Monkeys’ defining songs, driven by its hypnotic riff and darker, more polished sound. But the album’s title carries a deeper connection to The Velvet Underground—Alex Turner openly admitted that AM was inspired by VU, The Velvet Underground’s 1985 compilation album. Just one month after AM was released, Lou Reed passed away, making the connection feel even more

Arctic Monkeys performing Do I Wanna Know Live in Munich April 25, 2023