Kramer

The Profile

Mark Kramer (known as Kramer) is an American musician, producer and founder of the Shimmy Disc label, leader of the band Bongwater and a central figure in the New York/alternative underground and experimental rock scenes.

Founder of Shimmy Disc; leader/member of Bongwater; producer and collaborator with acts such as Daniel Johnston, Galaxie 500, Half Japanese and others; active in the downtown New York experimental scene.

A positive, admiring review of Kramer focusing on his 1993 solo triple LP The Guilt Trip, and his long history as a producer and instigator of underground rock via Shimmy Disc. The review praises the album's scope, variety and its psychedelic, experimental roots.