The Bristol alt-rock trio, Krooked Tongue, will unveil a vulnerable new release, “I Don’t Believe In Ghosts,” taken from their forthcoming album, I Know A Place.
Krooked Tongue will release their newest single, “I Don’t Believe In Ghosts,” on December 5, 2025. It belongs as the latest preview of their debut album, I Know A Place, arriving April 24, 2026. The record will land as a limited-edition vinyl, marking a major milestone for the fast-rising Bristol trio.
The single introduces a strikingly delicate side of the band, trading gritty riffs for emotional restraint and introspective lyricism. Recorded with long-time producer Josh Gallop at Stage 2 Studios in Bath, the track features soft piano and understated vocals that explore the process of grieving a loved one.
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A New Side of Krooked Tongue
“I Don’t Believe In Ghosts” departs from the heavier sound that defined the band’s earlier work. Subtle instrumentation replaces distortion, creating an intimate space that highlights vulnerability rather than aggression. The shift widens their sonic range without abandoning the intensity at the core of their identity. It reveals a band unafraid to evolve while still grounded in emotional weight.
Frontman Oli Rainsford describes the single as an attempt to express what can’t be neatly articulated.
‘I Don’t Believe In Ghosts’ is a song that tries its best to pry open the syntax of death, to make sense of it, but knows there’s no way to categorise or organise our emotions when it comes to losing someone.
Rainsford explains that while he rejects the literal idea of the paranormal. The song serves as “a sort of proverbial notepad… a place to whisper your thoughts out into the open and feel as though they’re being heard, even if they’re not.” His lyrics play with those fleeting moments that feel like signs, even to people who don’t believe in them.
The track reflects on how death remains both universal and deeply personal in an age where it is often consumed at a distance through media. Rainsford notes that music can bridge the emotional disconnect that language alone cannot.
We want to dedicate this song to everyone who has lost someone, and to everyone who has carried the torch as life hurtles onward.
The result is a song that encourages listeners to pause and breathe without needing clarity or closure.
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Momentum Builds Toward 2026 and Beyond
The release follows strong support for the album’s previous singles from platforms including Apple Music’s Breaking Hard Rock and New In Rock. It also includes New Noise Magazine, HEAVY Magazine, and Bristol 24/7. “Nothing Ever Grows” was featured throughout the Bivol vs Beterbiev boxing match on DAZN Sports. While “Let ‘Em Loose” soundtracked Progress Wrestling’s live show at London’s Electric Ballroom. These placements have helped expand the band’s reach across both rock media and live-event audiences.
Their debut album, I Know A Place, promises to showcase the breadth the band has developed since their earliest releases. Fans can expect a balance between emotional vulnerability and the raw, gritty energy that first defined their sound. The April vinyl release adds a collectible edge for long-time followers and new listeners alike. As anticipation builds, the album positions Krooked Tongue for a pivotal breakthrough moment.
The band also has a packed 2026 ahead, beginning with their first U.S. appearance at New York’s New Colossus Festival. They will follow with a tour supporting Independent Venue Week, reinforcing their commitment to grassroots music spaces. With new material, international shows, and their debut album on the horizon, Krooked Tongue enters the year with significant momentum.
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