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Indie-pop artist Kevian Kraemer is back with the music video for his infectious summer anthem, “Tan Lines“. The new track just became his largest first-week streaming debut to date, amassing more than 100K initial US streams. Watch the nostalgic, summery video now below.
On the track Kevian shares, “‘Tan Lines’ is my attempt to capture that unique feeling of falling for someone in the summer — when everything feels a little more exciting. I wrote it with a sense of reverence for this person and the rush that comes with newfound love.”
Carried by breezy waves of live instrumentation, buoyant production, and instantly infectious choruses, Kevian Kraemer’s music sounds a lot like an endless summer. His bright mix of alternative, indie, and pop alternates between the kind of excitement usually brought on by June’s final school bell, sparks of energy perfect for a July night sky, and a fleeting longing typically reserved for August’s last days. Growing up in New Jersey, music surrounded him from every angle. Taking drum lessons at Lakehouse Music Academy in Asbury Park, NJ, he recognized his calling. His arsenal expanded to include piano, saxophone, bass, and ukulele. In high school, he finally opted to write and record original tunes of his own on GarageBand.
He initially gained traction with “Rug,” “Sweater,” and “Buddy.” In 2024, a snippet of “Fly” went viral on TikTok, leading to nearly 2M global streams. Last year also saw the release of Kraemer’s debut EP, Seventeen, highlighted by his breakthrough hit single, “Attention,” which quickly amassed more than 10M worldwide streams and counting. Kraemer followed the track’s success with a tender acoustic rendition, “Attention (Stripped),” paired with an official music video that showcased the unfettered emotion behind the song. Kraemer wrapped up what proved a breakthrough year by exploring the complexities of modern dating with the invigorating “Dopamine,” accompanied by an official lyric video. Now, with the Jersey or Mars EP – and more music still to come – Kevian Kraemer captivates with an undeniable and unshakable style all his own.