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BIO

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Sonic Rade


Origin: Geneva, Switzerland
Genres:  Alternative, Rock

Label:  VDM Records

Website: www.sonic-rade.ch

Ricardo Ryan: Vocals, Guitars, Harmonica      
Christian Fonjallaz: Bass, Back Vocals, Synth
Pascal J. Kramer: Drums & Sequences     

Sonic Rade is a Swiss indie-rock band based in Geneva, formed in 2010. The lineup features Ricardo Ryan (lead vocals, guitars), Christian Fonjallaz (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Pascal J. Kramer (drums, sequences). With members from Canada, USA, Switzerland, and France, their diverse backgrounds shape an international blend of influences reflected in their distinctive percussive sound.
 

The band brings a wealth of touring experience, With its members having performed in Switzerland, France, Canada, and the USA. Their live shows are dynamic and engaging, delivering a night of captivating music and energy.
 

Sonic Rade debuted in 2013 with "Let It Out", released on the Italian label VDM Records. Their second album, "Sideways", earned critical acclaim and received four First Round nominations at the 59th Grammy Awards in 2017. The self-titled third album followed in 2019, they released their fourth album, "Acacias", featuring their hit single "Masquerade" in 2023.


The 4th album of Sonic Rade "Acacias" was released in March 2023.
 

Berlin

​The upcoming fifth album "Berlin" that the band already started to play live was recorded at the legendary Meistersaal, former Hansa Studio in Berlin - Known for hosting icons like David Bowie, Iggy Pop, U2, and Depeche Mode.

 

Sonic Rade teamed up with the Emil Berliner Studio and sound engineer/co-producer Philip Krause (Sting, Hollywood Vampire, Anna Netrebko... ).

 

Watch the video preview or Sonic Rade's "Berlin" for a glimpse into this iconic studio’s historical and creative ambiance.

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The members
Ricardo Ryan: Vocals, Guitars, Harmonica

Ricardo was born in Akron, USA, and raised in Canada by a Canadian mother and Argentinean father. Music has been his passion since childhood, and he has toured across Canada and the US with various bands. His deep love for music has helped him forge lasting friendships with musicians and sound engineers alike, in part due to his work in Pro Audio with Merging Technologies and Neumann.
 

Now based in Europe, Ricardo is proud to bring his inspiration, experience, and energy to the trio, helping propel Sonic Rade to new heights.

Christian Fonjallaz: Bass, Back Vocals, Synths
The Geneva native spent years on the piano before finally settling to the bass guitar instrument. Forging his experience by playing with various bands out of the Geneva local music scene, he has polished his playing by studying at the Guitar Institute and Bass Tech of London, UK.

 

Christian plays a crucial role in Sonic Rade, infusing the music with creative ideas and infectious grooves. His passion drives him to be the first to step onto any stage, always leading the charge.


 
Pascal J. Kramer: Drums, Percussions and Sequences
A drummer with multiple influences and electric since his young age. Pascal played in multiple bands which also led him to the UK. He studied at the Jazz School of Montreux and followed up playing with musicians from the Jazz Montreux festival. He joined Sonic Rade in 2022.
Pascal brings a fresh, dynamic identity to Sonic Rade with his strong rhythm technique and unique, energetic beats. Drawing from his experience, methodology, and passion, he propels Sonic Rade to groundbreaking accomplishments.
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