Krooked Kings Announce New Album 'In Another Life'
KROOKED KINGS ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM IN ANOTHER LIFE—OUT MARCH 27, 2026—AND REVEAL SPRING HEADLINE TOUR
Produced by Yves Rothman (Blondshell, Yves Tumor)
New York, NY (December 10, 2025) — Rising indie-rock outfit Krooked Kings formally announce their highly anticipated new studio album, In Another Life, pre-save here, arriving March 27, 2026. Recorded in Los Angeles with acclaimed producer Yves Rothman, the album was mixed by Lawrence Rothman (Amanda Shires, Marissa Nadler) and mastered by Emily Lazar (Jacob Collier, HAIM, Vampire Weekend) and marks a renewed era of intention for the Salt Lake City-born five-piece, one grounded in meaningful storytelling, emotional urgency, and a clear return to music made for human connection.
Before officially unveiling the full album, Krooked Kings have begun ushering listeners into this new chapter with early singles “Rancher’s Daughter” and “Parking Lot” – both out now and lifted from In Another Life. Together, the songs introduce the duality at the heart of the record: “Rancher’s Daughter,” a more melancholic lens on unreciprocated affection and small-town yearning; and “Parking Lot,” an effervescent ode to the first rush of new love. Each hints at a wider emotional palette while spotlighting the band's evolved musicianship and renewed sense of purpose.
In Another Life finds Krooked Kings navigating the universal space between who you are and who you hope to become. Across its tracklist, the band draws from the last few turbulent years which included periods defined by growth, uncertainty, and heightened creative pressure and turned those experiences into sweeping indie-rock songs crafted for stages, car rides, and shared cathartic moments. The band’s expansive dynamic range remains intact, but on this album the energy is less polished and more alive: full-throttle choruses built from the live room, introspective moments built from vulnerability, and lyrics that speak directly to young adulthood’s unsteady terrain.
In their own words, the band frames this moment as a turning point:
The past few years haven’t been easy for us as a band. Somewhere along the way, chasing trends and fighting algorithms started to drain the passion we had for creating music. It felt less like sharing art and more like chasing clicks—and in that process, we began to lose the genuine connection with both our music and with you. But through it all, you’ve been here. Your support has taken us further than we ever dreamed—across the world, into new places, and into the hearts of people who resonate with what we make. For that, we’re endlessly grateful.
Now, it’s time for a new chapter of Krooked Kings. One where the music comes first. No more noise, no more chasing trends—just honest songs and a renewed connection with the people who made this journey possible: you. We can’t wait to share what’s next.
This project is an album about the gap between who you are and who you want to be. Steeped in a modern American setting, where big cities both twinkle like stars and cast looming shadows, we spend time dreaming of a better life. Though these dreams are often interrupted by brutal truths about love, friendship, and the ways we cope with insecurity and failure. The catchy hooks and explosive pop rock instrumentals of the album are interspersed with tender acoustic moments and ethereal synth movements. Sometimes, when confronting the confusing cultural moment we exist in, all you can do is dance, shout, and cry along.
With love,
The Kings
The upcoming album arrives amid significant momentum following the band’s 2025 touring schedule, which strengthened their live identity and sharpened their onstage chemistry. The new songs, written with the energy of touring still in their bloodstream, reflect that shift. While their catalog has long resonated for its relatability and melodic ease, the new chapter shows a band leaning confidently into the emotional weight of what they’ve lived, making music that mirrors the collective uncertainty, humor, grief, and hope of their audience.
Krooked Kings will support the release of In Another Life with a headline tour beginning in spring 2026 – all confirmed dates are below.
Formed in Salt Lake City, Krooked Kings originally took shape when lead vocalist Oli Martin, during a period of intense personal transition and creative searching, began writing songs as a way to process identity, faith, and the suddenness of growing up. Over time, the band – now Martin (vocals and guitar), Paul Colgan (guitar), David Macey (keyboardist), Matt Monosson (bass), and Quinn Casper (drums) – built their reputation through sincere songwriting and electrically communal live shows. They have accumulated more than 100 million global streams to date, reached the Top 50 on U.S. Alternative Radio with fan favorite “Sick of Being Young,” and toured both nationally and internationally.
In Another Life represents the band stepping firmly into their next phase—one shaped less by internet cycles and more by the audience who has stayed with them.
Krooked Kings 2026 Tour
April 5 – Recordbar – Kansas City, MO
April 6 – 7th St Entry – Minneapolis, MN
April 8 – Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL
April 10 – HI-FI Indy – Indianapolis, IN
April 11 – A&R Music Bar – Columbus, OH
April 12 – El Club – Detroit, MI
April 14 – Horseshoe Tavern – Toronto, ON
April 15 – Bar Le Ritz PDB – Montréal, QC
April 17 – The Sinclair – Cambridge, MA
April 18 – The Foundry – Philadelphia, PA
April 20 – The Atlantis – Washington, DC
April 21 – Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY
April 24 – Cat’s Cradle Back Room – Carrboro, NC
April 25 – Neighborhood Theatre — Side Room – Charlotte, NC
April 28 – The Social – Orlando, FL
April 29 – Colonial Oak Music Park – St. Augustine, FL
May 1 – Center Stage — Vinyl – Atlanta, GA
May 2 – Exit/In – Nashville, TN
Krooked Kings - In Another Life Tracklisting
1. Telephobia
2. Drinking’s Not Enough
3. Damage Control
4. Sleep Tonight
5. Ugly Love
6. Parking Lot
7. Fix This
8. My Friend Max
10. In Another Life
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