Ruth Radelet

Ruth Radelet
Radelet in 2013
Background information
Born (1982-04-28) April 28, 1982
OriginPortland, Oregon, United States
GenresDream pop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • synthesizer
Years active2004–present
LabelsItalians Do It Better (2003–2021)

Ruth Radelet (/ˈrædəl/, born April 28, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter and musician. She is best known for her work as the lead vocalist in the electronic band Chromatics, formed in 2001. A native of Portland, Oregon, Radelet joined Chromatics in 2006 after the band relocated to Portland from Seattle, Washington. The band's first album to feature Radelet as vocalist and guitarist was their cult release Night Drive (2007), the record which marked a notable shift in their sound, incorporating elements of synth pop and post punk.

Radelet appeared with Chromatics in the Showtime series revival of Twin Peaks (2017).