Kevin Krauter Explained
Kevin Paul Krauter[1] is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He was a founding member of the indie pop group Hoops until their disbandment in 2020.[2] [3] He is also a member of the band Wishy.[4] In 2018, Krauter released his debut solo album, Toss Up.[5] [6] In 2020, Krauter released his second solo album, Full Hand.[7] [8] [9] [10]
Career
Krauter formed Hoops with school friends Drew Auscherman, Keagan Beresford, and James Harris in 2014.[11] The next year he released his debut solo EP, Magnolia via Winspear.[12]
Hoops released three "tapes", one EP and two albums before announcing their hiatus in 2018. On November 12, 2019, Hoops released a single, "They Say", their first since 2017.[13] [14]
In 2016, Krauter released "Fantasy Theme".[15]
Krauter released his sophomore album "Full Hand" on February 29, 2020, via Bayonet Records. Prior to album release, Krauter released 4 singles – Pretty Boy, Surprise, Green Eyes, and Opportunity.[16]
Since the hiatus of Hoops, Krauter has toured as a solo artist with Unknown Mortal Orchestra, The Marías, Triathlon, Beach Fossils, Soccer Mommy, Hovvdy, and others.[17] [18] Krauter also contributed a song to Bernie Speaks with the Community, a benefit compilation produced to raise money for the Bernie Sanders 2020 presidential campaign.[19]
Personal life
A native of Indiana, Krauter attended Herron High School in Indianapolis before attending Ball State University, where he studied communications. Krauter left college before his senior year to focus on his music career.[20] [21]
Krauter identifies as non-binary[22] [23] and uses he/they pronouns.[24]
Notes and References
- Web site: ALL MY LIFE . ASCAP . American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers . November 10, 2023.
- Web site: July 31, 2020 . Hoops Break Up, Citing Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Ex-Member . June 24, 2023 . Pitchfork . en-US.
- Web site: Jones . Damian . July 31, 2020 . Hoops have split up following sex abuse claims against former member . June 24, 2023 . NME . en-GB.
- Web site: Band To Watch: Wishy . . June 11, 2024.
- Web site: Kevin Krauter – "Rollerskate". April 4, 2018. Stereogum. March 1, 2020.
- Web site: Kevin Krauter – Toss Up – Album review. Loud And Quiet. en-US. April 17, 2020.
- Web site: Kevin Krauter: Full Hand. Pitchfork. en. March 1, 2020.
- Web site: Review: Kevin Krauter's 'Full Hand' is dreamy introspection. ABC News. en. March 1, 2020.
- Web site: Kevin Krauter can't miss on new song "Opportunity". The FADER. en. March 1, 2020.
- Web site: Review: Kevin Krauter's 'Full Hand' is dreamy introspection. The Washington Times. en-US. March 1, 2020.
- Web site: Hoops. Fat Possum Records. en. April 17, 2020.
- Web site: Premiere : Kevin Krauter : "Nightly" « My Old Kentucky Blog. en-US. April 17, 2020.
- Web site: Hoops End Hiatus, Share Their First New Song Since 2017. November 12, 2019. pastemagazine.com. en. March 1, 2020.
- Web site: Kevin Krauter's Global Jukebox. Clash Magazine. July 2, 2018 . en. March 1, 2020.
- Web site: November 1, 2016. Kevin Krauter – "Fantasy Theme". February 3, 2021. Stereogum. en.
- Web site: Kevin Krauter: Full Hand. Pitchfork.
- Web site: Tour. Kevin Krauter. en-US. March 1, 2020.
- Web site: Kevin Krauter Gigography, Tour History & Past Concerts – Songkick. www.songkick.com. en. April 17, 2020.
- Web site: Strange Ranger, Jay Som, Shamir, and More Contribute to Bernie Sanders Benefit Comp: Listen. Pitchfork. January 15, 2020. en. March 1, 2020.
- Web site: Former Intern Returns and Leaves Us With a Song – City Gallery Indianapolis. www.citygalleryindy.org. March 1, 2020.
- Web site: Local band performs in Bloomington before UK, US tours. Indiana Daily Student. March 1, 2020.
- Web site: Kevin Krauter on Instagram: "Okay well I just officially told my parents so I guess I'll tell all of y'all now: I am bisexual and non-binary! You can use he/him if u want but they/them would be cool as well since I definitely don't feel like a boy all the time :) haha cool anyway I'll tell u all about it next time I see ya" . September 11, 2022 . Instagram . en-gb.
- Web site: March 4, 2020 . Album Review: Kevin Krauter — 'Full Hand' . September 11, 2022 . The Alternative . en.
- Web site: Kevin Krauter (@kevs__pics) • Instagram photos and videos . September 11, 2022 . www.instagram.com.