Kramies is back with his new single, “We’re All Dead”. A sound that makes a strong first impression. This is my first time listening to his music, so it is a good place to start. The first thing that caught our attention was his voice. It is rich and haunting, sitting right at the centre of the track without needing a lot around it.
The instrumental is simple and that works. There is enough space for the vocals to come through and the dark atmosphere gives the song its unique character. The production and mixing are good with each part sitting comfortably in the arrangement. It is a quiet kind of strength, but it gives the song so much to hold on to.
There is also a good hook here and the melodies stay with you after the track ends. Kramies has a direct way of writing that makes the song sound honest and personal. The title might suggest something bleak, but the idea behind it is actually more thoughtful. The song is about how, in the end, the kindness we give and receive is what matters and what people remember. It adds another layer to the darker sound.
“We’re All Dead” has been a lovely introduction to an artist we had not listened to before. The vocals, the atmosphere and the songwriting all work together, and the simple arrangement gives each of them room. We want to hear more from this artist which is always a good sign. Kramies is now on our list of artists to follow and we’re glad this single was the first one we heard.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Kramies is a creator of dreamy folklore, crossing the boundaries between eerie sceneries and fairytale laden myths.
With a career spanning almost fifteen years and a long string of releases that have earned him extraordinary accolades, Kramies has a knack for eerie and ethereal songwriting that has gained him the attention of NME, Clash, Billboard, NPR and the BBC and much more. His most recent self-titled LP made it onto seven “albums of the year” lists, with two of its singles featured in Top 10 radio charts. Under The Radar praised the album as possessing the “ethereal quality of a waking dreamscape”.
Much of Kramies’ success has come from his ability to be himself and stick to his clear artistic vision. He’s grown even more comfortable with his unique way of working, pushing his craft as an outsider who has firmly forged his own path and earned a cult appeal on both sides of the Atlantic in the process.
