Following last night's premiere of the song on The Best Show, Mike Krol hits us with his new video and single "What's the Rhythm" off the forthcoming Power Chords. Shot in East LA, director Sam Macon aimed to strip things way down to the most basic elements. Macon comments, "A killer song. A great performer. I wanted these elements to come together to create a pure extension of the song itself. We wanted to take things back to a more straightforward and, in all honesty, punk approach."

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.

Listen to previous singles "I Wonder" and "Little Drama" before heading to the Merge store and pre-ordering Power Chords on CD, LP, and limited edition clear Peak Vinyl. Mike Krol embarks on a full North American tour next month before heading to Europe and the UK in support of Power Chords; get your tickets today!

Mike Krol on tour:
Feb 15 San Diego – 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 at Colectivo Coffee
Feb 28 Chicago, IL – Empty Bottle
Mar 01 Detroit, MI – Deluxx Fluxx
Mar 02 Toronto, ON – The Garrison
Mar 04 Allston, MA – Great Scott
Mar 05 Brooklyn, NY – Rough Trade
Mar 06 Philadelphia, PA – The Boot & Saddle
Mar 07 Washington, DC – Comet Ping Pong
Mar 08 Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle Back Room^
Mar 09 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 22 Reno, NV – Holland Project*
Mar 23 Visalia, CA – Cellar Door*
Apr 22 London, UK – The Social 
Apr 23 Bristol, UK – Crofters Rights 
Apr 24 Manchester, UK – The Castle 
Apr 25 Glasgow, UK – Hug & Pint 
Apr 26 Leeds, UK – Brudenell Social Club 
Apr 27 London, UK – Test Pressing Festival @ Hackney Wick Main Yard
* w/ Vertical Scratchers
^ w/ Spider Bags