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Kevian Kraemer’s newest song, “hit and run,” turns the rush of a fleeting romance into something irresistibly playful, making you sing along with a smirk of your own alongside him. From the very beginning, the track captures the feeling of desire and wanting to experience someone without caring whether you’re considered temporary. Rather than getting caught up in questions of permanence, Kraemer is at the mercy of this new romance, revelling in the thrill of it instead of thinking about a serious future. The result is a lighthearted, youthful “summer romance” anthem that will somehow always find its way into your queue.

The rising indie-pop artist and multi-instrumentalist has built a loyal following that continues to grow due to his ability to mix bright melodies and engaging lyricism. He first began cultivating an audience online by sharing snippets of songs he was writing and turning fan interest into fully realized releases. In 2024, this momentum led to his debut EP Seventeen. Since then, Kraemer has continued to carve out his own space in the indie-pop scene, with this latest EP only if it matters, having arrived in May of this year, bringing together the addictive production and introspective storytelling that have become central to his sound. Now, Kraemer is back again and bolder with his latest release, “hit and run.”

Four enticing hits of the snare drum kick off the track as the already infectious electric guitar weaves into the soundscape, immediately establishing its spirited energy. The energy lifts as the pre-chorus washes in with a wavy, atmospheric quality that feels like you’re wading through a daydream Kraemer is having about the person he desires. Glimmers of electronic detailing peek out throughout the song, along with energetic claps that add another secret layer of texture, making the track even more dynamic. Along with these sonic details, the drums drive the movement while the guitars add that playful flair, creating an arrangement that feels just as carefree and exciting as the romance at the song’s center.

That energy really comes to life in the chorus, when the bass drum comes to the forefront to build the fun-filled momentum as Kraemer sings, “And now you’re sayin’ my name / Will it ever change / The way it leaves your tongue?” There’s an irresistible curiosity tucked into those lines: he’s intoxicated by the way this person affects him right now, rather than worrying about where the relationship might eventually lead. With his wispy falsettos and tongue-in-cheek cadence, that same attitude comes through even more clearly in the verse, “Oh, then I can be your part-time thing / If that’s all you’re tryna be / C’mon teach me what you like.” There’s no rush for exclusivity, only the rush he gets when he’s with this person.

The tension between casualness and intensity is what makes “hit and run” so electric. Kraemer isn’t pretending this connection will last forever, nor does he seem particularly concerned that it might not. Instead, he embraces the temporary reality of it, recognizing that something doesn’t have to be permanent to make you feel something. When he sings the chorus, “So if you wanna chase / Love, I’ll be your hit and run,” the song’s entire philosophy comes into focus: if the other person wants to chase the feeling, he’s more than willing to meet them there.

“hit and run” makes you want to seek out connection rather than shy away from it, urging you to ditch your overthinking tendencies and simply be present in the moment with someone, without the nagging voice in your head questioning the longevity of it. And the production ensures that the song never loses sight of that exact spirit. The boppy soundscape closes out the song, leaving us with a dance break of our own to finish it out. It’s the perfect ending for a track that never takes itself too seriously: flirtatious, spontaneous and completely wrapped up in the thrill of the present.

With “hit and run,” Kevian Kraemer permits us to feel something deeply without demanding that it last forever — a youthful, dance-inducing celebration of attraction and the elation of simply indulging in chemistry while it’s there.