Shine On (The Kooks song) Shine On (The Kooks song) "Shine On" is a song by British indie rock band The Kooks and is the second single from their 2008 album "Konk". It was released on 7 July 2008. Although debuting at a disappointing #63 in the UK Singles Chart the song has received a lot of airplay becoming a radio hit. The release of "Shine On" has also boosted "Konk" back into the UK top 40 album chart. Upon the physical release of "Shine On", the single climbed to #25, the band's lowest charting single since "Sofa Song". "Shine On" was also featured in
Konk (recording studio) they considered the Kinks an inspiration in the album's liner notes. In 1991 the studios were used to record tracks for "Rumor and Sigh", the sixth solo album by Richard Thompson. In July 2010, Ray Davies put the studio up for sale as a redevelopment property, presumably to be demolished. In June 2011 Davies announced a delay in the sale saying ""It was up for sale but I've got another record I've got to do so we're debating what to do now. It's open for discussion"". Since 2011, Konk has also hosted artist showings. In 2012, the Fall recorded tracks