Krooked Tongue shares high-energy track ‘Drugstore Cowboy’ and debut album news
Bristol rock trio Krooked Tongue have shared their high-octane new single ‘Drugstore Cowboy,’ alongside the announcement of their debut studio album I Know A Place, set to arrive April 24, 2026, on limited edition vinyl.
Recorded and produced with longtime collaborator Josh Gallop (Sergeant Thunderhoof, Mother Vulture, Phoxjaw) at Stage 2 Studios in Bath, ‘Drugstore Cowboy’ dials the energy up to ten from the very first note. The single blends fuzz-driven guitars, pounding drums, and big sing-along hooks while lyrically tackling the fallout of selfish living. The band pairs the release with a self-directed project filmed by guitarist Dan Smith that leans heavily into American cinematic influences from the 70s and 80s, all created on a £0 budget with plenty of resourcefulness.
On the single’s subject matter, vocalist and lyricist Oli Rainsford explains:
“‘Drugstore Cowboy’ is a high octane goose chase through downtown, knocking over newsstands, bumping into passersby and tearing through the clustered chaos of the everyday hustle and bustle. There’s this movie from the 80’s called Drugstore Cowboy with Matt Dillon (based on the book), and I remember watching it for the first time and just soaking in its atmosphere and attitude. It has a ton of 80’s charm that I figured would be a really cool subject to translate into a song. It’s chaotic and brash but at its heart there’s a relatable message. In the pursuit of our own needs, we can often disregard reality. It’s about a man who will do anything for a rush no matter the consequences, and despite this, is thoughtful and aware enough to know that he is the way he is. You might not like it, but you gotta respect it. There’s a divine peace in knowing your downfalls, and ‘Drugstore Cowboy’ is a tune that throws its arms wide open, falls backwards and trusts whatever decision fate casts upon us. ‘Drugstore Cowboy’ is a gunslinging, store raiding soliloquy that acknowledges what it means to truly live in the moment. Being the main character in your own story, even without knowing how that story will end.”
With its mix of chaos, cinematic flair, and raw energy, ‘Drugstore Cowboy’ showcases Krooked Tongue’s knack for balancing anthemic hooks with reckless abandon—a taste of the bold full-length debut to come.
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