Peter Kember

Peter Kember
Kember performing in 2013
Background information
Also known as
Born (1965-11-19) 19 November 1965
Rugby, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • record producer
  • songwriter
Instruments
Years active1982–present
LabelsSpaceAge

Peter Kember (born 19 November 1965), also known by his stage name Sonic Boom, is an English singer-songwriter, composer and record producer. He was a founding member, vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist of neo-psychedelic band Spacemen 3, lasting from 1982 until the band's dissolution in 1991. He is now based in Sintra, Portugal.

Kember has also led the musical projects Spectrum and E.A.R. (Experimental Audio Research), sometimes as the only member. He has played and collaborated with a number of artists, including Stereolab, Panda Bear, Yo La Tengo, and Sinner DC. He contributed production work on MGMT's second album Congratulations, Panda Bear's's albums Tomboy and Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper, and Beach House's album 7.