ATP! Essential Listening: The Kooks

Just in case you’re not already jamming to The Kooks’ catchy as hell music, we thought we’d clue you in to this British pop/rock band. Fans of Arctic Monkeys, The Vaccines and great rock, funk and R&B-influenced pop are sure to enjoy The Kooks’ upbeat, quirky tunes.

The Kooks have been around for quite a few years and are gaining more and more popularity. The band formed in 2004 and quickly gained mainstream success with 2006 release, Inside In/Inside Out. More recently, the group has toured with up-and-comer, Halsey, and released their latest album, Listen, in 2014.