The Kooks will release new album, 'Konk' on 14th April. Konk was recorded in 6 weeks at Ray Davies’ Konk Studios in north London, plus a week at Los Angeles’ Sound Factory. Guitarist Hugh says of the album title, 'I just started thinking how cool the studio is, and how much of a part of our sound it is.' New single 'Always Where I Need To Be' will be out on on March 31st with the band taking part in the NME Shockwaves Tour on 25th February at London Astoria.