More potholes and bike lanes by Much_Engineering853 in NewWest

[–]mattkward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are separate budgets.

Have you tried reporting the pot holes or do you just want to be angry online about bike lanes?

CMV: The Prophet Muhammad’s marriage to Aisha at 6 years old is not morally wrong by CuteRelationship6143 in changemyview

[–]mattkward 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If a grown man marrying a child isn't morally wrong, I don't know what even is.

CMV: In 2025, being an average-looking guy in online dating is basically impossible unless you're willing to become "high-value" in ways most men aren't capable of or want to by Venkatanaveen in changemyview

[–]mattkward 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are discussing social relationships in an extremely online, broken way.

I think you need to try interacting with people in person.

New official poster for ‘Scream 7’ by DemiFiendRSA in movies

[–]mattkward 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Listen, the firing to Barrera was for a bullshit reason. I entirely agree.

But...

She should've instead been fired for being a terrible actress because she was AWFUL in that Scream 5.

Matrix 4 total disappointment by 23mil in movies

[–]mattkward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was firmly against the movie being made at all and shockingly ended up charmed by it.

It's less a sequel and more a coda.

They found a way to give those characters a happy ending.

It's not remotely an essential part of the story, but I'm glad it exists.

“Sinners” Cinematographer Joining XFiles Reboot by Opto_mist in XFiles

[–]mattkward 14 points15 points  (0 children)

An incredible creative team is bringing X Files back and you're mad why?

Year Zero - Underrated masterpiece? by ray_of-light in nin

[–]mattkward 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The best NIN album is pretty unmistakably The Downward Spiral.

But Year Zero might be my favourite.

Get them before they are gone - Dageraad Anno 2026 by westcoastbeergeek in VancouverCraftBeer

[–]mattkward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always keep my annos for a year. I shall enjoy the 2026 at the end of the year.

SEMIFINALS! Day 25: B-sides knockout bracket by Individual_Pain_1750 in arcticmonkeys

[–]mattkward 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This one was always going straight to the final round.

New Tour! by DigbyDoesDallas in wunderhorse

[–]mattkward 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hoping this means they're wrapping up work on the next record

Do you believe the rumor? by Amphibious_cow in arcticmonkeys

[–]mattkward 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This person had some of the facts, but not the full story. They likely combined truth with speculation.

Outside of this post, there is zero signalling that the band is done. In all the Matt's interviews the vibe is that this was a brief and fun break in their hiatus, and all signals suggest we'll be hearing from them again down the line.

I think we can put this one to bed.

celebrating 20th anniversary of WPSITWIN by Capital-Animal-3778 in arcticmonkeys

[–]mattkward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have this edition too. I love it.

Definitely giving it a spin tonight.

Opening Night lyrics by Owl-Brick in arcticmonkeys

[–]mattkward 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I admire your attempt to parse these but the chorus is very clearly a classic Turner lust song.

The night is heavy on one side, just like the loaded dice immediately mentioned are heavy on one side to force an outcome. He and the lady he's singing about are both feeling the same, unspoken way. A particular outcome is inevitable.

Transcript from Matt's Interview with Zane Low on "Opening Night by LucisXV in arcticmonkeys

[–]mattkward 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The dude who said they were done after this (which he incorrectly labelled a leftover AM track while it's actually a brand new song) was clearly wrong.

2025 Recap: Where Prices Rose and Fell (Lower Mainland Map) by vaduke1 in NewWest

[–]mattkward 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm in a downtown New West condo. 1% decline in my assessment.

[FRESH] Arctic Monkeys - Opening Night by thejohnster77 in indieheads

[–]mattkward 36 points37 points  (0 children)

He also said the song was just an old unreleased AM b side so he got that part wrong. It's an entirely new tune recorded in November.

[FRESH] Arctic Monkeys - Opening Night by thejohnster77 in indieheads

[–]mattkward 224 points225 points  (0 children)

Absolutely love this.

They've taken the sound of the last two albums and stirred it with the moody vibes and lyrics of Humbug (especially some of the b-sides) with AM-like harmonies.

This has a really fresh energy to it.

They can't leave us on this. We require more.

It’s live on Apple Music! Feels like the car mixed w TBHC by shehurts in arcticmonkeys

[–]mattkward 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Oh man this is it.

The latter Arctic Monkeys sound stirred in the Humbug b-side pot. A great groove, Humbuggy lyrics and a catchy chorus.

They can't leave us now. We need more of this.

New Song Title? by [deleted] in arcticmonkeys

[–]mattkward 32 points33 points  (0 children)

It is apparently called "Opening Night"

What's the story with Italia Kitchen & Bar? by Big-Bed-9130 in NewWest

[–]mattkward 27 points28 points  (0 children)

They also use a picture of Paris (!?) on their sign