The Kooks Moan About Indie Being Diluted

The Kooks have complained of a diluted indie scene, saying the genre has lost its way in the last three years.

"When we first came out it was a cool time, with the Kaisers, Arctics and Bloc Party on the same circuit," frontman Luke Pritchard told the Daily Star.

"I don't think many people would place us with those acts, but at the time I really felt part of that whole movement."

"It's funny what's followed. Bands like The Pigeon Detectives took what was there and slightly diluted it."