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The Kooks Return To The States, Open For Foster The People

British pop-punk quartet The Kooks will hit the U.S. next month in support of their third album, _Junk of the Heart_.   read more

The Kooks: Junk of the Heart

Brighton-based pop chameleons The Kooks aren’t exactly out to change the music forever with their hooky nostalgia. Their goals are simpler, if no less important—for proof, check the chorus of “Junk of the Heart,” the title track from their third full-length. “I wanna make ya feel happy / I wanna make ya feel alive,” sings frontman Luke Pritchard, bouncing on a feather bed of strummy, winsome, Kinks-ish quirk. It’s a lovely little song, even if it’s ultimately more hook than substance (Then again, “Love Me Do” isn’t exactly poetry). Cymbals pop; organs purr; sparkly synths wiggle underneath Pritchard’s vocal sunshine....  read more

The Kooks Unveil New Single

Indie rockers The Kooks have unveiled the single “Is It Me” off of their upcoming album, Junk of the Heart, which is the follow-up to 2008’s Konk....  read more

Rolling Stones, Killers, Amy Winehouse, Fall Out Boy, Many More Contribute to Climate Change Benefit CD

When a good and worthy cause is presented to the music industry, some musicians sure don't screw around in creating the ultimate fundraiser. Case in point: The UK climate change charity Artists Project Earth (APE), which raises awareness for climate-crisis projects and natural disaster relief, recently sought a little help from their friends. Those friends just happen to include names like The Rolling Stones, The Killers and Amy Winehouse....  read more

The Kooks: Konk

Though we tend to agree with our cousins across the pond...  read more