'Glastonbury has reminded us what is at stake for music in the 2020s'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFlicking through Twitter on a Friday night is not an ideal way to start the weekend. However, last week, one M.E.N. reviewer had good reason to.
That was to soak up the reaction - both good and bad - of Arctic Monkeys' headline Glastonbury set. One can make whatever one wants of the Sheffield rockers' performance at Worthy Farm.
For some, it was a turgid trawl through the most pretentious aspects of Alex Turner's character. For others, it was a successful reinvention of the last British band to truly dominate the music scene. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. Whatever your thoughts are, the reaction served as a reminder that music really is the lifeblood of UK culture.
Every once in a while, a homegrown artist will come in and grab the nation's attention. For the mid-00s, Alex and co have that crown.
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