Mike Krol (Merge) shares new single I Wonder featuring Allison Crutchfield – new album Power Chords out 25 January – UK/EU Tour Announced

MIKE KROL Shares new single “I Wonder” featuring Allison Crutchfield

Taken from new album Power Chords

Due out on 25 January via Merge Records

Mike Krol shares the second single “I Wonder” from his new album Power Chords (out on 25 January via Merge Records). Featuring guest vocals fromAllison Crutchfield, the track is a fuzzy and melodic punk gem. The track was premiered by Clash who wrote, “Sure, his work is acerbic, witty, defiantly off the beaten track, but he can also thrash with the best of them, lumbering, piledriving guitar notes pounding out of the stereo.” Krol explains further: “‘I Wonder’ was an attempt to write an apologetic breakup song, rather than the ‘It’s all your fault’ route I normally take. I wanted to write something that was more mature in approach following a mutual breakup, or one that maybe stung at the time but years later you can admit it was for the best and wish that person well.” Mike Krol has announced April dates in the UK following his North American tour, which includes stops at SXSW, Savannah Stopover, and Treefort. A full list of shows can be found below.

Of all the breakups in Mike Krol’s songs, the most harrowing story is about his breakup with music. In 2015, coming off of his best record yet and the ensuing world tour, Krol found himself in the midst of a full-blown existential crisis. He’d invested everything to create the rock-and-roll life he’d always wanted, but he wasn’t sure the life wanted him back. Power Chords picks up where 2015’s Turkey left off. It traces Krol’s journey back to punk rock, harnessing both the guitar technique and the musical redemption referenced in its title. To rediscover the power in those chords, Krol recorded for two-plus years in three separate locations (Nashville, Los Angeles, and Krol’s native Wisconsin) with the majority produced by Mike McCarthy (Spoon, Trail of Dead) at the studio where Neil Young recorded Harvest. Deliriously infectious, Power Chords is an evolution in sound, structure and themes, serving as Krol’s boldest and longest record to date at 34 minutes. It’s hard-fought and hard-won, bloodied and bruised. And more importantly: defiant and triumphant.

Power Chords sees its release on vinyl, CD, and limited edition clear Peak Vinyl, and all digital formats January 25, 2019 on the seminal indie label, Merge Records. For pre-order information go here. 

TOUR US Dates:

Feb 15 – San Diego, CA – Soda Bar
Feb 16 – Los Angeles, CA – Bootleg Theater
Feb 20 – San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
Feb 22 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios
Feb 23 – Seattle, WA – Crocodile Back Bar
Feb 26 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th Street Entry
Feb 27 – Milwaukee, WI – The Back Room @ Colectivo Coffee
Feb 28 – Chicago, IL – Empty Bottle
Mar 1 – Detroit, MI – Deluxx Fluxx
Mar 2 – Toronto, ON – The Garrison
Mar 4 – Allston, MA – Great Scott
Mar 5 – Brooklyn, NY – Rough Trade
Mar 6 – Philadelphia, PA – The Boot & Saddle
Mar 7 – Washington, DC – Comet Ping Pong
Mar 8 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle – Backroom
Mar 9 – Savannah, GA – Savannah Stopover
Mar 10 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl
Mar 11 – New Orleans, LA – Gasa Gasa
Mar 19 – Denver, CO – Globe Hall
Mar 20 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
Mar 21 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Festival
Mar 22 – Reno, NV – Holland Project
Mar 23 – Visalia, CA – Cellar Door 

UK Dates:

Mon 22 April – London – The Social
Tue 23 April – Bristol – Crofters Rights
Wed 24 April – Manchester – The Castle
Thu 25 April – Glasgow – Hug & Pint
Fri 26 April – Leeds – Brudenell Social Club

Sat 27 April – London – Test Pressing Festival, Hackney Wick 

Album Sleeve Photo By: Brian Guido |

Mike Krol
Power Chords
Merge Records
January 25, 2019

1 – Power Chords
2 – What’s The Rhythm
3 – An Ambulance
4 – Little Drama
5 – Left For Dead
6 – Blue And Pink
7 – I Wonder
8 – Wasted Memory
9 – Nothing To Yell About
10 – Arrow In My Heart
11 – The End

Pre-order link here http://smarturl.it/Power-Chords

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