The Kooks will return to Australia in December/January for their first tour in three years, on the back of their appearance at the Falls and Southbound Festivals. Having sold out two previous Australian tours, including a sellout night at the Hordern Pavilion Sydney, The Kooks are eager to play to Australian audiences once more.
The Kooks third album Junk Of The Heart, released in September, was written by The Kooks, produced by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Air, Belle & Sebastian), and recorded in The Sound Factory (Los Angeles) and Sarm Studios (London). The band’s third album sees them consolidating their position as a bona fide album band with trademark breeziness and catchy hooks.
Frontman Luke Pritchard speaks about the album:
“It’s upbeat; an album to play in the sun. What we really wanted to do was build a proper, full album. Something you can listen to from front to back. We’re an album band and this is a journey you come on with us.”
Junk Of The Heart follows The Kooks on its platinum selling UK number one, Konk, released in 2008. The Kooks have sold over 2 million records globally. Fans will no doubt be hoping to hear classic songs from the back catalogue, as well as new material, when The Kooks arrive in Australia.
Tickets on Sale Tuesday 11th October
The Kooks Australian Tour – Falls Festival 2011/2012 Sideshows
Monday 2nd January
Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane
Tickets available at Ticketek on 132 849 or visit http://www.ticketek.com.au
Wednesday 4th January
Palace Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets available at Ticketek on 132 849 or visit http://www.ticketek.com.au
Friday 6th January
Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Tickets available at Ticketek on 132 849 or visit http://www.ticketek.com.au
Monday 9th January
Astor Theatre, Perth
Tickets available at http://www.bocsticketing.com.au, (08) 9238 9567
