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]
Kevin Krauter
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| Origin | Indiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie pop, indie rock, shoegaze, bossa nova |
| Labels | Winspear, Bayonet |
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 mother, 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]
A native of Indiana, Krauter attended Herron High SchoolinIndianapolis 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]