Artists similar to
The Kooks
UK band
In short
The artists most similar to The Kooks are Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, The Strokes, Franz Ferdinand and Kings of Leon, from the same indie rock, indie pop and pop rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The Kooks?
The artists most similar to The Kooks are Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, The Strokes, Franz Ferdinand and Kings of Leon, from the same indie rock, indie pop and pop rock circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like The Kooks?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: The Strokes, Franz Ferdinand, MGMT, The Black Keys, Radiohead and The Wombats have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Kooks" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Kooks?
The Kooks is usually associated with indie rock, indie pop, pop rock and alternative rock (group · GB · active since 2004), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 23 October 2026.