Arctic's side project is 'mind-bending'

Arctic Monkey Alex Turner's musical side project is based on '70s psychedelia, say reports.

The Yorkshire rocker has recorded an album with The Rascals singer Miles Kane, which sources have described as "mind-bending".

Turner is reportedly keen to show that he can create a diverse range of musical styles and has been influenced by new girlfriend Alexa Chung and goth-rockers The Horrors.

A source told The Sun: "Alex likes a challenge and wanted to work with more sounds than just the material he records with the Arctic Monkeys.

"He wanted this album to be a complete departure. He’s keen to show everyone that he’s not just a one-trick pony.

"Hanging around with southern bands like The Horrors is having a major influence. This side project album is meant to sound like the mind-bending, drug-inspired music of the '70s."