One of the genuine unexpected surprises to grace the UK music scene in 2008, the Last Shadow Puppets had been conceived the previous year by Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner (b. Alexander David Turner, 6 January 1986, Sheffield, England) and the Rascals' Miles Kane (b. Liverpool, England). Friends since Kane's previous band the Little Flames had supported the Arctic Monkeys on their 2005 summer tour, the duo embraced their joint project as an opportunity to explore different musical avenues to the guitar-led indie rock of their main bands. Recorded with producer and drummer James Ford of Simian Mobile Disco and string arranger Owen Pallett aka Final Fantasy, the resulting album was infused by the spirit of late 60s era Scott Walker and David Bowie. The Age Of The Understatement could have been a disaster, but instead was a charming, string-infused collection of melancholic pop that paid credit to the intuitive musical understanding between Kane and Turner.
The Last Shadow Puppets
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The Last Shadow Puppets News
Last Shadow Puppets play 'last gig' in Los Angeles
Alex Turner and Miles Kane wrap up side project for now
- Nov 4, 2008
- 5 comments
Last Shadow Puppets showered with biscuits and bras
Alex Turner and Miles Kane get unlikely gifts at London show
- Oct 27, 2008
- 5 comments
Last Shadow Puppets cover The Beatles in Liverpool
Turner and Kane backed by orchestra at BBC Electric Proms show
- Oct 25, 2008
- 3 comments
Last Shadow Puppets release exclusive US-only EP
Plus they'll play New York and Los Angeles next week
- Oct 22, 2008
- 1 comments
Nationwide Mercury Prize shortlist - your guide to the nominees
Who's who on the 2008 shortlist?
- Sep 9, 2008
- 19 comments
The Last Shadow Puppets YouTube Videos
The Last Shadow Puppets - 'Standing Next to Me' (02:21)
'Standing Next To Me' - new single - 7th July 2008 The Last Shadow Puppets release their second single, 'Standing Next To Me' on Monday the 7th of July 2008. Taken from their recent number 1 album 'The Age Of The...
The Last Shadow Puppets - My Mistakes Were Made For You (02:58)
The Last Shadow Puppets perform 'My Mistakes Were Made For You' LIVE at Avatar Studios in New York City on March 4, 2008. Dir. Rob Hall 'The Age Of The Understatement' album is out April 21 UK / May 6 US....
The Last Shadow Puppets "The Age Of The Understatement" (03:16)
Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys) & Miles Kane (The Rascals) are The Last Shadow Puppets. Directed by director Romain Gavras, their debut video is as big as Mother Russia, following our intrepid heroes' adventures in...
The Last Shadow Puppets - My Mistakes Were Made For You (03:09)
The video was shot at Pinewood studios and directed by Richard Ayoade.
4play: The Last Shadow Puppets Documentary (09:29)
A short documentary featuring interviews with Alex Turner, Miles Kane, James Ford and Owen Pallett.
The Last Shadow Puppets Media Player
The Last Shadow Puppets Reviews
The Last Shadow Puppets
A suitably monumental setting for a few lessons in rock’n’roll history and their final (for now) shows. New York City (October 30)
- Nov 13, 2008
- 2 comments
The Last Shadow Puppets Discography
The Last Shadow Puppets albums.
- The Age Of The Understatement - 2008 (Domino)
