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2006
2006 in British Music
Arctic Monkeys' Myspace miracle, Amy's Back to Black, and indie's last great year.
Key Events
- •Arctic Monkeys' debut becomes the fastest-selling in UK history — powered by MySpace
- •Amy Winehouse releases Back to Black — a soul masterpiece and cultural phenomenon
- •Sandstorm of new acts: Lily Allen, The Kooks, Razorlight
Dominant Genres
Indie RockSoulPopGrime
Notable Trends
- →MySpace launches a new model of fan-driven artist discovery
- →British soul revival with Amy Winehouse, Corinne Bailey Rae
- →The NME indie scene reaches its commercial peak