Arctic Monkeys - Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High? (official Video) May 2026

: The video was lit by cinematographer Mátyás Erdély and shot on location in Hoxton and Stoke Newington. It features "Hollyoaks-esque" bubble text graphics to visualize Turner's frantic messaging.

🔗 You can watch the full promo on the official Arctic Monkeys YouTube channel . AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more : The video was lit by cinematographer Mátyás

: A "wasted" Turner attempts to coordinate a 3:30 AM "booty call" with a girl named Stephanie. As he stumbles through the streets, his hallucinations transform mundane city life into explicit and surreal scenarios. AI responses may include mistakes

: The song "Do I Wanna Know?" can be heard playing in the background of the pub at the start of the video, subtly linking the singles of the AM era. 🎸 Critical Reception : The song "Do I Wanna Know

: He eventually arrives at what he believes to be Stephanie's house, but he is actually at the wrong door across the street. The video cuts to the real Stephanie at home, rolling her eyes as she ignores 17 missed messages from "Alex band guy". 📽️ Production & Style

: The video begins at the 'Howl at the Moon' pub in Hoxton, East London. Frontman Alex Turner is seen drinking with bandmates Matt Helders, Jamie Cook, and Nick O'Malley before venturing out on a solo mission.