New York, NY — Rising indie-rock outfit Krooked Kings drop their studio album, In Another Life, today, — listen HERE. The LP was recorded in Los Angeles with acclaimed producer Yves Rothman (Blondshell, Yves Tumor), mixed by Lawrence Rothman (Amanda Shires, Marissa Nadler), and mastered by Emily Lazar (Jacob Collier, HAIM, Vampire Weekend), signaling a confident new chapter for the Salt Lake City–born five-piece featuring Oli Martin (vocals, guitar), Paul Colgan (guitar), Dave Macey (keys), Matt Monosson (bass), and Quinn Casper (drums).
The LP arrives with “Telephobia” as its focus track, a high-energy, dance-leaning cut that pairs sharp, driving instrumentation with a deeper undercurrent. Lyrically, the song taps into the push and pull of constant online connection, capturing the unease of a world shaped by curated identities and endless content, and channeling it into a cathartic, guitar-driven release.
When discussing “Telephobia,” keyboardist Dave Macey describes it as, “A dark, indie-rock anthem about digital-age obsession and late-night doomscrolling. The song explores the strange push and pull of constant connection. With lyrics about 5G, a face-tuned love, and searching for meaning in an endless feed, it captures the paranoia and emptiness of life lived through a screen. Is it harmless distraction or quietly rewiring our brains? With gritty energy and a cathartic chorus, the track turns modern phone addiction into an explosive indie-rock release.”
Past singles released that will be featured on the LP include “Rancher’s Daughter,” “Parking Lot,” “My Friend Max”, “Ugly Love”, and “Damage Control”. Together, these releases trace the emotional arc at the heart of In Another Life, from small-town yearning and the rush of new love to the quieter realization that real connection often exists in the messy middle. Each track expands the band’s sonic palette while reinforcing their knack for melody-driven storytelling.
Across In Another Life, Krooked Kings navigate the space between who you are and who you hope to become, channeling the uncertainty, humor, and growth of young adulthood into sweeping indie-rock built for both late-night drives and packed live rooms. Written in the wake of an intense touring period, the new material reflects a band leaning further into vulnerability while embracing a more expansive dynamic range — balancing full-throttle choruses with moments of raw introspection.
Formed in Salt Lake City, Krooked Kings built their reputation through sincere songwriting and electrically communal live shows. The band has amassed more than 100 million global streams to date, reached the Top 50 on US Alternative Radio with fan favorite “Sick of Being Young,” and toured extensively across North America and beyond. With In Another Life, they step firmly into their next phase, shaped less by internet cycles and more by the audience that has grown alongside them.
Krooked Kings will support the album release with a headline tour beginning this spring. All confirmed dates are below.
