The Kooks are a British Indie Pop band, drawing influence from bands like The Police, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles. Just three months after the band's formation they distributed a demo tape in hopes of getting some gigs. Instead, the band received offers from record labels, and soon were signed to Virgin Records. In 2006 The Kooks released their debut album Inside In/ Inside Out, which received high praise, especially in the UK and throughout Europe.
Earlier this year the band announced that it had finished recording their latest album. Junk of the Heart is currently slated for a September 12th release date. Here's The Kooks performing "Naive" off of 2006's Inside In/ Inside Out.
The Kooks begin their European Tour in Austria on August 18th. You can find more about The Kooks on their website, including information on their upcoming release.
It's funny how artists and bands can catch the public's attention after years of success on the underground music scene. The Black Keys formed in 2001. Known for their garage rock sound and the powerful rhythms they produce using just a drum set and electric guitar, The Black Keys had a huge underground following in the Indie music scene. It's only recently that The Black Keys have experienced mainstream success with their 2010 release Brothers. Ironically, Brothers received some criticism from long time fans, as some felt it strayed from the roots The Black Keys developed from earlier releases like Rubber Factory (2004), Magic Potion (2006), and Attack & Release (2008). That being said, Brothers still packs quite a punch. A punch strong enough to win multiple Grammy's for The Black Keys, and spots on many of 2010's top album lists.
Here's The Black Keys performing "I Got Mine" from Attack & Release. It will get your blood pumping.
The Black Keys will be touring this summer! Check out their site for tour dates, as well as anything else you'd like to know about the band!
