Today, Mike Krol shares the second single "I Wonder" from his new album Power Chords. Featuring guest vocals from Allison Crutchfield, the track is a fuzzy and melodic punk gem. 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.

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 – DC9
Mar 08 Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle Back Room
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
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