Arctic Monkeys dominate 2014 NME Awards

Jamie Cook, Arctic Monkeys (Photo: Paul Bachmann for Live4ever Media)

Arctic Monkeys went home with a bag full of trophies last night (February 26th) after predictably dominating the 2014 NME Awards.

The Sheffield band picked up prizes for Best British Band, Best Album and Best Live Band, with the only surprise being that they missed out on Best Track to Disclosure‘s ‘White Noise‘.

Elsewhere, despite only just making her move back into the music world, Lily Allen came out on top in the Best Solo Artist category while Sir Paul McCartney, Damon Albarn and Blondie were all in attendance to be presented with their previously announced honours.

2014 NME Awards, selected winners:

Godlike Genius
Blondie

Songwriters’ Songwriter
Paul McCartney

Award For Innovation
Damon Albarn

Outstanding Contribution To Music Award
Belle & Sebastian

Best British Band
Arctic Monkeys

Best International Band
Haim

Best Solo Artist
Lily Allen

Best New Band
Drenge

Best Live Band
Arctic Monkeys

Best Album
Arctic Monkeys – ‘AM’

Best Track
Disclosure – ‘White Noise’