Kevian Kraemer

The high-flying melodies and sandy guitar crunch of Kevian Kraemer's music make for a sunny sort of indie pop aesthetic -- one not marred by his presence releasing EPs like Jersey or Mars (2025) and only if it matters (2026) on a major label. Born in Asbury Park, New Jersey in 2006 and raised in the beach town that formed a young Bruce Springsteen's identity, Kraemer's vibe is markedly different: he took lessons in the city's Lakehouse Music Academy, starting as a drummer but finding his voice as a guitarist; he'd soon take on bass, piano, and even saxophone, filling in at the...