Kevin Krauter

Kevin Krauter is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and musician. Krauter was a founding member of the indie pop group Hoops until their hiatus was announced in 2018.[1] In 2018, Krauter released his debut solo album, Toss Up.[2][3] In 2020, Krauter released his second solo album, Full Hand.[4][5][6][7]

Kevin Krauter
OriginIndiana, U.S.
GenresIndie Pop, Indie Rock, Shoegaze
LabelsWinspear, Bayonet Records
Associated actsHoops

Career

Krauter formed Hoops with school friends Drew Auscherman, Keagan Beresford, and James Harris in 2014.[8] The next year he released his debut solo EP, Magnolia.[9]

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.[10][11]

Since the hiatus of Hoops, Krauter has toured as a solo artist with Unknown Mortal Orchestra, The Marías, Triathalon, Beach Fossils, Soccer Mommy, Hovvdy, and others.[12][13] 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.[14]

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.[15][16]

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References
  1. "Hoops Announce Indefinite Hiatus". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  2. "Kevin Krauter – "Rollerskate"". Stereogum. 2018-04-04. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  3. "Kevin Krauter - Toss Up - Album review". Loud And Quiet. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
  4. "Kevin Krauter: Full Hand". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  5. "Review: Kevin Krauter's 'Full Hand' is dreamy introspection". ABC News. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  6. "Kevin Krauter can't miss on new song "Opportunity"". The FADER. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  7. "Review: Kevin Krauter's 'Full Hand' is dreamy introspection". The Washington Times. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  8. "Hoops". Fat Possum Records. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
  9. "Premiere : Kevin Krauter : "Nightly" « My Old Kentucky Blog". Retrieved 2020-04-17.
  10. "Hoops End Hiatus, Share Their First New Song Since 2017". pastemagazine.com. 2019-11-12. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  11. "Kevin Krauter's Global Jukebox". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  12. "Tour". Kevin Krauter. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  13. "Kevin Krauter Gigography, Tour History & Past Concerts – Songkick". www.songkick.com. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
  14. "Strange Ranger, Jay Som, Shamir, and More Contribute to Bernie Sanders Benefit Comp: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  15. "Former Intern Returns and Leaves Us With a Song - City Gallery Indianapolis". www.citygalleryindy.org. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  16. "Local band performs in Bloomington before UK, US tours". Indiana Daily Student. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
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