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“Hello, Hi” Due Out July 22 via Drag City
May 16, 2022
By Mark Redfern
Ty Segall is releasing a new album, “Hello, Hi”, on July 22 via Drag City. Now he has shared its second single, “Saturday Pt. 2,” which features a saxophone solo from bandmate Mikal Cronin. More
Plus Stream the New Albums from Swans, Little Scream, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Kanye West, and More
Oct 25, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
British experimental musician Anna Meredith has released a new album, FIBS, today via Black Prince Fury and it’s our Album of the Week. Also stream the new albums by Swans, Little Scream, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Kanye West, and Mikal Cronin. More
Seeker Due Out October 25 via Merge
Jul 31, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Mikal Cronin has announced a new album, Seeker, and shared its first single, “Show Me,” via a video for the track. Seeker is due out October 25 via Merge. Check out the Yasi Salek-directed “Show Me” video below, followed by the album’s tracklist and cover art, as well as Cronin’s upcoming tour dates. More
Last Weekend in Utrecht, Netherlands
Nov 24, 2015
By Julia Underwood
Last weekend, Utrecht, Netherlands hosted Le Guess Who? Festival. More
Last Weekend in Los Angeles, CA
Aug 27, 2015
By Laura Studarus
Last weekend Los Angeles hosted FYF Festival. Check out Robert Redfield’s gallery of day one, featuring images of Alvvays, Bloc Party, Chet Faker, Dinosaur Jr, Goldroom, Mikal Cronin,Metz, Purity Ring, Savages, Tennis, and The Drums. More
May 28, 2015
By Mike Hilleary
Recently releasing his latest album MCIII, Mikal Cronin has premiered a brand new music video for his single, “Say.” More
May 05, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Mikal Cronin’s new album, MCIII, is out today via Merge. Read our review of it here. In honor of its release Cronin has put out a new video for “Turn Around” and he also performed the song on Conan last night. More
May 05, 2015
By Mike Hilleary
Last night California musical artist Mikal Cronin was welcomed as the musical guest on Conan. More
Mar 10, 2015
By Mike Hilleary
MCIII, the third album from California musical artist Mikal Cronin, is due out later this spring. More
Jan 26, 2015
By Mike Hilleary
California musical artist Mikal Cronin has announced the upcoming release of his third studio album. More
Mar 27, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Stare deep into the artwork for Mikal Cronin’s new single “Soul in Motion.” More
Featuring Cloud Nothings, Mikal Cronin, Porcelain Raft. and Others
Nov 22, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Next year will mark the the 20th anniversary of Polyvinyl’s launch as a label. More
Oct 01, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Delivering one of the year’s best power pop records with MCII, singer/songwriter Mikal Cronin has premiered a new music video for his acoustic-strumming single “Peace of Mind.” More
All This Weekend in Katowice, Poland
Aug 02, 2013
By Julia Underwood
This weekend, Katowice, Poland is hosting the seventh annual OFF Festival. We sent writer/photographer Laura Studarus and photographer Helen Boast down to cover the action. More
Jul 17, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Last night power pop musical artist Mikal Cronin appeared as the musical guest on Conan. More
May 15, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Last week power pop musical artist Mikal Cronin delivered his sophomore LP MCII to a wide amount of critical acclaim. More
Feb 05, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
After releasing his self-titled debut album in 2011, singer/songwriter Mikal Cronin will release his first album on new label home Merge this May. More
Reviews
Jan 09, 2020
By Jordan J. Michael
Since Mikal Cronin has been playing fresh rock music—whether writing songs solo or in a backing band with friends—for 10 years, I’ve got a nickname for him: Cronin the Conquistador. More
May 05, 2015
By J. Pace
Mikal Cronin’s stated ambition for his third full-length? “Go big.” More
May 09, 2013
By Hays Davis
If Mikal Cronin had a lot going on in his life (exiting college, a relationship, and life in L.A.) around the release of his 2011 debut album, MCII is the sound of someone who moved on and found solid ground. More