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Abstract
WHAT NEXT??? is the third EP from Slovakia-born singer-songwriter and producer Tamara Kramar. It is a heartfelt exploration of love, vulnerability, and self-discovery. From the dizzying rush of new connection in Forest Greens and the ecstatic declarations of commitment in Indigo Gold, to the quiet inner questioning of No Pressure and the emotional turbulence of Back to Earth, the project traces the arc of a young heart learning to feel deeply and honestly. It closes with Silence, a poignant plea for stillness amid life’s noise — a reminder of the importance of finding peace within. Tamara’s characteristic voice and lyricism are allowed to shine through the minimalist instrumentation featuring gently captured acoustic guitars, saturated sample-based drum grooves, catchy bass lines and lush pianos. This, together with the dry lead vocals sitting on a thick bed of backing vocals with heavier processing, create Tamara Kramar’s unique and cohesive sound. Sonically rich and lyrically intimate, WHAT NEXT??? blends indie-folk and soul-pop sensibilities with poetic storytelling, capturing the beauty and complexity of growing up emotionally.
Publication Date
7-1-2025
Campus
New York City Campus
Specialization
Songwriting and Production
Recommended Citation
Kramarova, Tamara. “WHAT NEXT???.” Master's thesis, Berklee College of Music, 2025. https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/147.