Arctic Monkeys discography Arctic Monkeys discography British indie rock band Arctic Monkeys has released six studio albums, three extended plays (EPs) and twenty-three singles. Arctic Monkeys were formed in 2002 by guitarist and vocalist Alex Turner, guitarist Jamie Cook, bass guitarist Andy Nicholson and drummer and backing vocalist Matt Helders. After recording and independently distributing demos, the band released their debut EP, "Five Minutes with Arctic Monkeys", on 30 May 2005. Among various offers, Domino Recording Company was the label favoured by the band, and they signed a deal with the London-based group in June 2005. Arctic Monkeys' first release on Domino was
Matt Turner (Neighbours) who plays matriarch Lauren, explained "The producers were looking to get quite a traditional family in there and hark back to some of those old traditions and family values. They're going to be a really charismatic family, but you'll also get some really juicy storylines and that's what the audiences relate to. Viewers will relate to the familiarity of them and hopefully the sense of magnetism that we bring." The Turners were given an immediate link in Erinsborough through long-term resident Lou Carpenter (Tom Oliver), Lauren's father. Actor Josef Brown was cast as Lauren's husband Matt Turner in October 2012.