The Kooks are everywhere! Recently, we had a chance to get lead singer, Luke Pritchard on the phone for an interview. And earlier this week, we caught their NYC show at Central Park’s Summer Stage. Good times all around.

The show freakin’ ROCKED! But we realized something–unless he’s singing, you cannot understand a damn thing Luke Pritchard says. He’s a bit like Brad Pitt in Snatch. So instead of transcribing out an interview full of “TAPE UNCLEAR”, we’ve decided to give you the whole thing, uncensored and only marginally decipherable to the untrained ear, plus some sweet snapshots from Wednesday night’s show.

Check out The Kooks’ Luke Pritchard interview and exclusive photos after the jump! (more…)

Next week COED will be sitting down with The Kooks and we want to have them answer YOUR questions!

In the comment section below, submit as many questions for the band as you like, and come back next week for the answers.

We really will try to have them answer as many as possible.

Listen to The Kooks latest single “Sway”, and watch music videos for “She Moves In Her Own Way” and “Naive” if your in the mood for a solid throwback.

Although much of the music world is in shambles – I’m looking at you gangsta rappers and label reps – the alternative rock scene is very strong.

The following bands may not be getting rich from their art (because of pirating and contracts that rape them of well deserved royalties) but they sure do put out some incredible music.

Here are the 20 songs you should download RIGHT NOW. Mind you I said “Download” because who has $10 laying around to buy an overpriced album from Wal-Mart or Apple, even if the artist really does deserve the money? Not me! (more…)