Krauter formed
Hoops with school friends Drew Auscherman, Keagan Beresford, and James Harris in 2014. The next year he released his debut solo EP,
Magnolia via Winspear. 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. In 2016, Krauter released "Fantasy Theme". In January 2020, Krauter contributed to
Bernie Speaks With the Community, a benefit compilation organized by indie band
Strange Ranger in support of
Bernie Sanders's presidential campaign. He also contributed to the second Strange Ranger benefit compilation,
The Song is Coming From Inside the House, that raised funds for marginalized communities during the
COVID-19 pandemic. 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. Since the hiatus of
Hoops, Krauter has toured as a solo artist with
Unknown Mortal Orchestra,
The Marías, Triathlon,
Beach Fossils,
Soccer Mommy,
Hovvdy, and others. 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. == Personal life ==