Inspiration- David Manning

The Kooks

The Kooks are of great inspiration to us because they are a successful indie band signed to a major record label. They have had 4 members since their start in 2004. The are an all male band who are infamous for their unique fashion sense - this is something we want to explore within our music video.

Kook is a Yiddish surname meaning 'look'.

The Arctic Monkeys

The Arctic Monkeys are signed to Domino Records, an independent music label. They started in 2002 in Sheffield. They found fame at Glastonbury with a spontaneous sign along from the crowd. They are also an all male band. All four members are young, and were about our age (17) when they found fame. This means we can easily relate to them and this means they will influence a lot of our creative decision process during this project.

The Strokes

The Strokes are a rock band from America. They were founded in 1998 and have 5 members. They often have a very retro style and use iconic typography and symbolism. They are aimed at an older target audience however which might have influenced their retro style. They have won many awards such as a Brit Award for Best International Newcomer.

The Foals

The Foals are our greatest inspiration and influence. They are an indie rock group, again all male and very young. They started the band in 2007 when at university and all had previous band experience. They are often remembered for their weird and wacky cartoon images and unique clothing style. This is something we must consider when construction our coursework

All of the bands mentioned are all male indie groups