Cult Ohio songwriter Kramies is back with his spellbinding new single “Hollywood Signs”, released this August via VanGerrett Records. The track is the first glimpse of his forthcoming album Goodbye Dreampop Troubadour, set for release on 10 October 2025.
Watch the video here
Buy / Stream on Bandcamp
A New Chapter for Kramies
Three years after his acclaimed self-titled LP, which earned Album of the Year nods and saw Billboard crown him “The Dreampop Troubadour”, Kramies begins a new era. With Hollywood Signs, he expands beyond his signature “Folklore Dreampop” into darker, dusky soundscapes that mark a striking creative shift.
The upcoming album, Goodbye Dreampop Troubadour, was produced in collaboration with Grammy-winner Mario McNulty (David Bowie, Prince). Unlike his past records featuring high-profile collaborations, this album is almost entirely a solo creation, with Kramies himself performing 90% of the instrumentation.
What to Expect from Goodbye Dreampop Troubadour
Arriving this autumn, the seven-track album is an intimate and cinematic journey. From the eerie opener “Perfectly Dreadful” to the delicate closer “Between the Moon” featuring Allison Lorenzen, Kramies paints soundscapes filled with nostalgia, mythology, and dreamlike beauty.
Fans of Mercury Rev, Mazzy Star, Nick Cave, and Radiohead will find echoes of those influences, while still immersed in Kramies’ unmistakable style.
Tracklist:
- Perfectly Dreadful
- Social Light
- Summer Scurry and Our Holidays on Sunset
- Goodbye DreamPop Troubadour
- Hollywood Signs
- Kite Ropes
- Between the Moon
Praise for Kramies
Over the past 15 years, Kramies has built a cult following across the U.S. and Europe, receiving acclaim from NME, Clash, Billboard, NPR, and BBC. His 2022 album was hailed as “the ethereal quality of a waking dreamscape” (Under The Radar), while Americana UK described his music as “exceptional… lavish dreamy folk.”
The new single Hollywood Signs continues this tradition of haunting, emotional songwriting while opening the door to his most adventurous work yet.
Release Details
- New single: Hollywood Signs – Out now via VanGerrett Records
- New album: Goodbye Dreampop Troubadour – Out 10 October 2025
For More Information
Official Website
Instagram
Bandcamp
Facebook
Twitter / X
SoundCloud