Krooked Tongue burst onto the scene with the release of their critically acclaimed debut EP ‘No Vacancy Hotel’ in February of 2022, recorded with Josh Gallop (Phoxjaw, Mother Vulture) at Stage 2 Studios. The EP has since amassed over 200,000 streams and saw support from publications such as Ones To Watch, HardBeat Magazine and Distorted Sound.

Their second studio EP ‘Deathproof’, released May 2023, saw the start of the band’s evolution, there was a refreshed maturity to their songwriting and an evident progression in their sound. ‘Deathproof’ has been streamed over 320,000 times to date and was celebrated by Louder Than War Radio, Ones To Watch, Sirius XM, BBC Introducing and many others.

The band have recently played shows alongside the likes of Virgin Marys, False Heads, Phoxjaw, Moriaty, The Soap Girls and Mother Vulture as well as festival slots at Icebreaker, Dot to Dot, Tallinn Music Week and Burn It Down Festival. August 2024 saw their biggest support tour to date, supporting Kid Brunswick on his final 'Dead Forever' tour

Introducing KAROBELA (pronounced ka-ro-bella), the Alt-Indie four-piece whose genre-blending approach captivates the masses and keeps you dancing on your toes. Whether you crave precision playing, soaring melodies, heavy riffing, or infectious low-end grooves inspired by dance musics drum and bass lines, KAROBELA has got you covered. It’s a feel-good experience, and it’s undeniably powerful.

FEATURED ON THE BBC INTRODUCING LIVE LOUNGE and described as “absolutely fearsome” by Melita Dennett, as well as airplay from stations like PLANET ROCK, the stage is set for something truly special, and Karobela are determined to deliver. From intimate venues to festival stages: their unmissable live show is a must-see.

On another level, Karobela use their music to connect with people and tell stories, sometimes based on real experiences, but always in search of that left-of-centre angle. Lyrical character studies that are fast become synonymous with the band, couple elegantly with a musical direction that is immediately no-nonsense and relatable.