When a life altering moment changes everything, some artists retreat. Others write. For Molly Thomas, the aftermath of a devastating car accident in August 2023 became both a period of deep healing and unexpected creative clarity.

Her new single “Crash,” co-written with longtime collaborator Ken Rose, captures that raw emotional journey with rare honesty and grace.

Quiet, luminous, and haunting in its simplicity, “Crash” tells the story of survival, acceptance and the deep gratitude that follows being kept on this earth by the kindness of others.

In this interview, Ken Rose opens up about the inspiration behind the song, the process of writing and recording it, and the symbolism behind the intimate video that accompanies its release.

1. Tell us the story of this song, why did you choose to visualize this song specifically in this way?

Crash was the only song we wrote after Molly’s accident. We were sitting on Captain Tom’s dock, in the hammocks. Molly was still in recovery, and the song just flowed naturally.

It’s always been a favorite because of its honesty, and I love the free, easy ’70s vibe we captured. “Crash” is essentially a documentary that encapsulates Molly’s accident — not just the physical experience, but the emotional and spiritual journey as well.

It’s also a reflection of the deep gratitude we feel for the community and circle of friends who showed up when Molly needed support the most. I asked Molly to record a simple, neutral, and unaffected vocal video on the porch because I wanted to capture her emotional strength. It was a gamble — it was either going to work or completely fall flat.

Since Molly and I were writing and recording the album before, during, and after the crash, I witnessed her pain, joy, and growth firsthand. I wanted to capture her “survival” in the video — and I think we did.

2. What was the inspiration behind this new video (visuals, storyline, etc.)?

The inspiration for the video was to capture the essence of “pure” Molly, combined with the feeling of movement — driving — to represent her journey and recovery. The clarity of Molly’s emotions, contrasted with a blurry, surreal night drive through a foreign country (I filmed it in Casablanca, Morocco), felt like the right metaphor.

3. What was the process of making the video?

The process of making the video was simple: don’t overthink anything.

We had just half a day to create something, so it had to be all about trust and flow. That’s how our creative partnership has always worked — trusting that whatever we make together will be honest.

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