Bristol rock trio Krooked Tongue are hitting 2026 at full throttle. The band has officially announced that their highly anticipated debut studio album, ‘I Know A Place’, will arrive on April 24th, 2026. To celebrate the news, the group is unleashing their ferocious new single, ‘Blood Shark’, on February 13th—a track described by vocalist Oli Rainsford as a "jumper cable" to the soul.
Catch Them Live: Independent Venue Week and Beyond
While the album is on the horizon, the band’s immediate focus is the UK’s live circuit. Krooked Tongue have joined the TRUST Artists live roster and are currently embarking on a string of dates as part of Independent Venue Week (IVW).
Known for a stage presence that has seen them support the likes of Kid Brunswick, Pulp Apart By Horses, and False Heads, the trio is bringing their "sledgehammer choruses" to several intimate UK stages this month:
January 27th: Worcester, Drummonds Bar (IVW Tour)
January 29th: Brighton, Green Door Store (IVW Tour)
January 30th: Cardiff, Tiny Rebel (IVW Tour)
January 31st: Bridgwater, Cobblestones (IVW Tour)
Following their UK run, the band will head across the Atlantic for the New Colossus Festival in New York from March 3rd–8th, further cementing their status as one of the UK’s most exciting international exports.
A Debut Years in the Making
Produced by long-time collaborator Josh Gallop at Stage 2 Studios in Bath, the upcoming album follows the massive success of their previous EPs, No Vacancy Hotel and Deathproof, which have collectively amassed over 600,000 streams.
Their sonic evolution has already caught the attention of major platforms; the single ‘Let ‘Em Loose’ recently soundtracked Progress Wrestling’s show at London’s Electric Ballroom, while ‘Nothing Ever Grows’ was featured on DAZN Sports.
With a publishing deal now signed with Wipeout Music and a landmark debut album just months away, this UK tour represents the perfect chance for fans to see Krooked Tongue in an intimate setting before they inevitably move to much larger stages.
Reserve, book and buy tickets securely through the official site below.
