Arctic Monkeys confirm live performance stream for album launch promotion

by Dan Leahul, Brand Republic 30-Jul-09, 11:30

LONDON - The Arctic Monkeys will be performing tracks from their upcoming third album, 'Humbug' in a streaming web transmission tonight, directed and produced by Pulse Films.

The performance will be streamed through the Arctic Monkey's official website, as well as The Guardian's Music site, NME.com and Drowned in Sound.

The one-off event kicks off at 9pm.

Thirtytwo, part of Pulse Films, will direct the webcast. The company has previously directed videos for such UK bands as Franz Ferdinand, Elbow, The Wombats and Eugene McGuinness.

The Sheffield band will be performing songs from their third album, 'Humbug' released August 24, which includes the band's new single 'Crying Lightning' as well as other tracks such as 'Dangerous Animals', 'Secret Door' and 'Dance Little Liar'.

The album has been co-produced by Queens Of The Stone Age frontman, Josh Homme.