Rating: 9 / 10 Stars
KROOKED TONGUE is: Oli Rainsford (vocals/bass), Dan Smith (guitar), Harry Pritchard (drums)
REVIEW – Released today, “You Don’t Need A Sun Tan” is a raucous new anthem from UK alt-rockers KROOKED TONGUE that oozes with grit, sarcasm, and authenticity. The timing couldn’t be better—it drops alongside Infrared Magazine’s exclusive feature interview, offering fans the full picture of a band stepping into their own with swagger and sharp songwriting.
The track opens with fuzz-drenched guitar strumming, setting an immediate tone of rawness and rebellion. Rainsford’s biting vocal delivery slices through the mix with unapologetic charisma, while Dan Smith’s guitar work alternates between infectious hooks and grimy riffs. Harry Pritchard anchors it all with a dynamic, no-frills groove that hits with confidence.
Lyrically, the song takes aim at societal expectations and aesthetic conformity with a tongue-in-cheek jab at surface-level culture. It’s about finding power in your roots, shedding illusions, and owning your truth—even if it’s not wrapped in sunshine and filters. “You Don’t Need A Sun Tan” says what many are thinking and does so with a smirk and a middle finger in the air.
As explained in the feature interview, the band used a return to their hometown and their own personal growth as creative fuel. You can feel that lived-in honesty in every note. It’s a song built from dirt and sweat—imperfect, unfiltered, and undeniably real.
Clocking in at just over three minutes, “You Don’t Need A Sun Tan” delivers a full-force shot of identity, edge, and attitude. It’s a reminder that rock doesn’t have to play it safe to say something important. And KROOKED TONGUE? They’re just getting started.
For more information on KROOKED TONGUE, visit:
www.KrookedTongue.bandcamp.com
www.Facebook.com/KrookedTongue
www.Instagram.com/KrookedTongue
www.X.com/Krooked_Tongue
www.TikTok.com/@Krooked.Tongue
www.YouTube.com/@KrookedTongue8709
www.Spotify.com/Artist/KrookedTongue –
