The Kooks

Originally from Brighton, U.K. The Kooks comprised of Luke Pritchard, Hugh Harris, Pete Garrid & Peter Denton have toured in countries such as South America, Europe, the U.K., as well as the U.S, playing indie pop/pop music. Their name has become more known by way of their first album titled, "Inside In/Inside Out" (2006); moreover, they are signed with Virgin Records currently.  They started their band in 2004. 

They are inspired by the "1960's British Invasion Movement and post punk revival of the new millenium." and have experimented with reggae, rock, pop, and ska type music.  They have won "the award for the Best UK & Ireland Act at the MTV Music Awards 2006". Furthermore, on the topic of their music they have a "self definable sounds"; in addition I think it has a sort of beachy, surfer vibe sound to it.  If that makes sense. This following video is what captured my attention on them for years now, maybe it will do the same for you:

According to the Kooks there are three components that help musicians to survive in this business:
1) Friendship
2) Music
3) Doing what needs to get done,in order to create a great pop song.

As Luke has mentioned on The Kooks website, "If it doesn't make you feel good, then what's the point?  There's too much drab shoe-gazing shit around.  I hate all that cack.  You've got to push through it.  That's where you get great songs."  I agree with his statement because there are many songs out there that remain unpopular and I think that this could be partly due to the "...too much drab shoe gazing..." and also to create a good song you need "to push through it" or work on those songs to make them sound better and more appealing to your general audience. 

Their song "Ooh La" (although this is not of big proportions) has been featured in Beach Tennis USA's 2010 Sizzle Reel. On a side note, Beach Tennis is a new sport, combining tennis and volleyball together, interesting huh? You can check out more by going to BeachTennisUSA.net.  Back on topic, you can check out the Kook's "Ooh La" video below which was featured in Beach Tennis USA video:

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