Kevin Ridel is an American musician and songwriter most notable for being the lead singer and primary songwriter of '90s power pop band Ridel High (A&M Records) and 2000s alternative rock band AM Radio (Elektra Records).

In 1989 he moved from Connecticut to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a rock singer and songwriter.

After Avant Garde ended Ridel moved to Los Angeles where he started the band Lunchbox.

The band then released the album Hi Scores, and then Emotional Rollercoaster (1997)[2][3] both with Joey Cape's label My Records.

Their song "I Just Wanna Be Loved" was featured on the Smallville soundtrack – Talon Mix, and also placed on an episode.

The band was signed with Sony Music Publishing, and released the album Shine in 2013.