.jpg)
This track offers a glimpse into their highly anticipated album, ‘I Know A Place’, which is due to tear onto the scene on 24th April 2026. The song was written by the three band members; however, for the recording and production of the track, Krooked Tongue collaborated once again with Josh Gallop at Stage 2 Studios in Bath. Gallop has been a fundamental part in shaping the band into the rising stars they are.
The single unravels the darker, shadowed cost of life driven by recklessness and impulse. Through cinematic, vivid lyricism, Krooked Tongue tell a tale of being at the heart of chaos, following the restless protagonist spiralling through disorder. Yet, beneath the tension, fragility pushes through as they stand at the edge of the unknown.
Rainsford captures this conflict perfectly; the powerful and aggressive moments mirror those feelings, whereas his raw, emotive tone pushes through the music as a narrative anchor to draw us into the character's underlying vulnerability.
There is a subtle yet powerful underlying theme behind some of the lyrics of ‘Drugstore Cowboy’. Lyrics, “I’m not afraid of liberty, that’s what I live for”, are bold and layered, portraying a commentary of courage and an egotistical approach to rejection of conformity and social norms.
In one notion, the line could be empowering; however, it also hints at a deeper instability. Krooked Tongue identify the chase for freedom, whether it's emotional or simply expectations of society. It’s made clear through the lyrical journey that the protagonist is not going to be what is expected; they are here to run straight into the unknown.
The video, which was directed by guitarist Dan Smith, reflects the song’s core theme of internal turmoil, transforming the emotional chaos into a video driven by the influence of the 1989 film Drugstore Cowboy. Despite being a “£0 Budget” production, it shouts of boldness and creativity. The use of striking locations, fast cuts, and wide-angle shots mirrors the rashness of the main character. The guerrilla-style cinematography shown in the video not only reinforces the theme but also invites the audience in through recognition and pure entertainment.
Inspired by the charm of the ’70s and ’80s, the deliberate and effective use of stylistic signatures is similar to those used by their favourite filmmakers, from the zooms of Quentin Tarantino or the moody colour palettes in the style of David Fincher.
‘Drugstore Cowboy’s lyrics, along with the video, capture a larger picture of the hectic chaos of living on the edge, but not being afraid to embrace vulnerability and the unknown. It is daring and confident. Krooked Tongue have done it again - ripping though the silence like a wild cowboy who is impossible to ignore.
Alice Pooley
Image: PRESS
If you enjoyed reading this article, please consider buying us a coffee. The money from this pot goes towards the ever-increasing yearly costs of running and hosting the site, and our "Writer Of The Month" cash prize.