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[ROCK] Despite their airy, lighthearted approach, British rock band the Kooks have steadily become more serious about their subject matter since their formation in 2004. Their latest record, Listen, delves into police brutality, death, and destruction through the lens of pop-rock, but like any good rock record, still examines interpersonal relationships. The actual sound of the record is further developed too, as the band ditched longtime producer Tony Hoffer (Beck, Phoenix, Air, Beck again) for the production work of frontman Luke Pritchard (with some help from producer Fraser T Smith, known for his work with mostly hip hop and pop acts). The result is a diversified sound which trades their familiar touches of Bowie and the Kinks for a dash of Roy Ayers-inspired funk. The Kooks come to the Rapids Theatre on Tuesday, June 23 with emerging Rochester-based stars Joywave and Young Rising Sons.