Industry Jul 14, 2026
Jalen Ngonda on his love of Arctic Monkeys: “It was very influential in the songs I was writing”
The artist, usually associated with his classic soul and Motown influences, was speaking to NME backstage at Madrid’s Mad Cool festival
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Jalen Ngonda, an artist typically known for classic soul and Motown sounds, shared his appreciation for the Arctic Monkeys. He stated that the band's music was highly influential on his own songwriting. These comments were made to NME backstage at the Mad Cool festival in Madrid. Originally reported by NME.