Mikal Cronin

Mikal Cronin
Mikal Cronin at Haldern Pop 2013
Mikal Cronin at Haldern Pop 2013
Background information
Birth nameMichael Patrick Cronin
Born (1985-12-26) December 26, 1985 (age 38)
Laguna Beach, CA, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock, indie rock
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
Instrument(s)Vocals, bass guitar, guitar, saxophone, drums, percussion, keyboards
LabelsGoodbye Boozy, Trouble in Mind, Goner,[1] Merge Records

Michael "Mikal" Patrick Cronin[2][3] (born 1985)[4][5] is an American musician and songwriter. He has released four solo albums and several singles. Cronin was a member of the bands Okie Dokie, Epsilons, Party Fowl and Moonhearts,[6] and is a regular and longtime member of Ty Segall's live band,[7] contributing bass guitar, backing vocals and saxophone;[8] he has also released an album and a single in collaboration with Segall. Cronin earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in music from California Institute of the Arts.

  1. ^ "Albums by Mikal Cronin". Rate Your Music. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
  2. ^ "ACE Repertory". Ascap.com. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  3. ^ "Google Play Music". Play.google.com. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  4. ^ "Guest Lists: Mikal Cronin | Features". Pitchfork. May 3, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
  5. ^ Austin L. Ray. "Mikal Cronin Talks Merge Debut, Tom Waits, Becoming a Better Person". MTV Hive. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
  6. ^ "Interview: Mikal Cronin". Consequence of Sound. May 7, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
  7. ^ "Ty Segall / Freedom Band: Deforming Lobes". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  8. ^ "Review: Ty Segall & The Muggers @ 9:30 Club". DCist. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.