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Taylor Kraemer Leaves Minneapolis Punk Band VIAL
Taylor Kraemer is leaving VIAL, a punk band based in Minneapolis.
She helped found the band and spent seven and a half years as a co-lead vocalist, songwriter and bassist, among other roles.
VIAL released its fifth album, Hellhound, earlier this year.
Kraemer said she made the decision because she needs to focus on her wellbeing, health, family, friends, community and MBA studies.
She thanked her bandmates and VIAL listeners for their time together.
Kraemer said she does not plan to stop making music and expects to be in the studio soon to record new songs.
Taylor Kraemer is leaving the Minneapolis punk band VIAL after seven and a half years.
Kraemer said she made the decision to focus on her health, family, friends, community and MBA studies.
She was a founding member, co-lead vocalist, songwriter, bassist and keytarist.
Kraemer said she plans to continue making music and expects to be in the studio soon.
VIAL released its fifth album, Hellhound, earlier this year.
- Who
- Taylor Kraemer, a founding member of VIAL.
- What
- She is stepping back from the Minneapolis punk band after seven and a half years.
- When
- The departure was announced on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Minneapolis; Kraemer announced the decision on Instagram.
- Why
- She said she needed to focus on her health, family, friends, community and MBA studies.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
VIAL released its fifth album, Hellhound.
Stereogum reported Kraemer’s departure and her Instagram statement.
- Band
- VIAL
- Departing member
- Taylor Kraemer
- Time with band
- 7.5 years
- Latest album
- Hellhound, VIAL’s fifth album, released earlier in 2026
- Location
- Minneapolis
What people are saying
I had to do what was right for me and my wellbeing.
I do not plan to stop making music, and will be in the studio very soon to record new tunes.
Sources
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