Arctic Monkeys Go Rave!

added 14 August 2008 at 10.52

An unusual cover version is to come out on a new compilation...

Arctic Monkey Matt Helders has recorded a cover of original ravers Livin' Joy's 1994 hit 'Dreamer'. It's for a new compilation album of songs chosen by the drummer as part of the acclaimed 'Late Night Tales' series. The album is released on October 13.

Meanwhile, there was a Monkeys reunion at Ibiza Rocks earlier this week.. when Helders teamed up with ex-bandmate Andy Nicolson to perform a DJ set. Don't forget you can hear the best bits from Ibiza Rocks with Sony Ericsson on Xfm every Saturday at 5.30pm with Steve Harris. For more info, see www.xfm.co.uk/ibizarocks.

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