The Kooks  – release their brand new single, ‘Compass Will Fracture’ ahead of their seventh studio album ‘Never/Know’

British indie favourites The Kooks release their brand new single, ‘Compass Will Fracture’ ahead of their seventh studio album ‘Never/Know’ out on 9th May via Virgin Music Group.

The psychedelic-leaning track was inspired by frontman Luke Pritchard’s observation on modern day society.  Speaking about the song’s lyrics, he said “It’s about the times we live in now… how sometimes things can feel backward. There’s so much confusion circling around… like a compass that’s pointing all over the place.”

He added, “No one knows what’s right or wrong; what’s moral, what’s not moral. The kids can get so caught up in that – there’s pressure to get it right.”

The track’s driving, heavy verse offsets an ethereal hook in which Pritchard asks, “Where did I find my mind this time/ It was written in the books I read, that no one really knows what love is.” The track builds into a surge of distorted guitars, showcasing a live energy to the album. Speaking about the recording process, Pritchard said,  “It was quite a special moment… We did it all live – there was something spooky about it.”

In January, The Kooks announced their seventh studio album, ‘Never/Know’, with a throwback Indie Club Night at Notting Hill Arts Club, for a select number of fans and friends. The album is set for release on 9th May through Virgin Music Group. The band kicked off their campaign in style with first single ‘Never Know’ being selected as Radio X’s ‘Record of the Week’. The single also received rotation on BBC Radio 1, 6Music, and Jo Whiley’s show on BBC Radio 2.

Pre-order Never/Know here

On Wednesday, it was announced The Kooks will embark on a UK arena tour in October of this year. The ‘Never/Know’ tour will see them play their biggest UK headline show to date at London’s The O2.