- 2025-04-25
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MUSIC
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Krooked Tongue Premieres New Song “Marigold” on BBC Music Introducing
Bristol-based alt-rock band Krooked Tongue, consisting of Oli Rainsford (lead vocals/bass), Dan Smith (guitar/vocals) and Harry Pritchard (drums), released a new song “Marigold” on April 25, 2025.
The song is their second single of 2025, following “Em Loose” released back in February.
The track received its first play during BBC Music Introducing with Jack Woolcomb.
A slight departure from the band's usual gritty, anthemic rock, lyrically exploring the “what could have been's”.
The band recorded the track with producer Josh Gallop at Stage 2 Studios in Bath, as with the previous song.
The band lead singer Oli Rainsford said of the song, “'Marigold' is a love letter to the 'what might've been'. Do you ever meet someone in passing and wonder where their life is going to end up? What struggles they might have, what their family is like, what they do in their spare time. It can become fantasy, and it's interesting to speculate. I've always liked to people watch; you can defer so much from just a few seconds of looking at someone, and yet have no idea at all on how valid your assumptions are. Most of the time when we interact with strangers, it never gets a second thought. Maybe a subtle glance, or a smile here and there but mostly it's a cold and disconnected endeavour. But then there's those moments where you have instant chemistry with someone, and for a minute it's electric; the room stops spinning and the chaos fades away. And then you never see that person again. Who knows where a split decision could've taken you. 'Marigold' is THAT electricity.”- He continued, “It's a song that tries its best to put into words the love that lies dormant in us, waiting for someone to break open the safety glass. Although I think it's less of a 'love at first sight' cliche and more of a homage to missed opportunities. 'Marigold' is a fascination with the high speed pace of everyday life, and how we ebb and flow into each other's periphery…like atoms. Destined to live separately or destined to veer from the main road and see where a chance will take us. Like a flower, that only blossoms when the time is right.”
- source : BBC Music Introducing
