THE KOOKS

The Beginnings of The Kooks

Formed in the early 2000s in picturesque Brighton, singer Luke Pritchard and guitarist Hugh Harris connected while studying music. Within a few months, the band had written over 100 songs – inspired by a David Bowie song, they named themselves The Kooks ("the eccentrics, the crazy ones"). After just three months of being a band, they signed with Virgin Records.


Their debut album, "Inside In / Inside Out," was released in 2006. It topped the charts with hits like "Naïve" and "She Moves in Her Own Way," reaching five-times platinum status. With their follow-up, "Konk" (2008), they stormed straight to the top of the UK charts and definitively established themselves as a major player in indie rock. Further successes followed: "Junk Of The Heart" (2011), the experimental "Listen" (2014), a return to their roots with "Let's Go Sunshine" (2018), and the Berlin-based "10 Tracks To Echo In The Dark" (2022). Their seventh studio album, "Never/Know," was finally released in spring 2025.

The Kooks – known for their energetic live concerts

From small bars in Brighton to festival headline slots and tours with legends like the Rolling Stones, The Kooks have always been a live band. Their blend of timeless indie sound, captivating hits, and the special chemistry between Pritchard and Harris makes their shows a highlight in the indie world to this day.

Germany Tour 2026

The Kooks will return to Germany in February 2026. Fans can look forward to six shows – featuring all the band's biggest hits and songs from their current album "Never/Know."

• A must for all indie rock fans who want to experience The Kooks live in 2026!