Originally from the UK, Jonathan Max is an Anglo-Swiss singer songwriter with a passion for pop and R&B music. Growing up in Lausanne, he enjoyed singing from an early age, and listened to artists such as Bob Dylan, James Brown, Sting, U2, Coldplay, Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, Gorillaz and Radiohead.
It was at high school that he first started to produce tracks together with friends, and the positive feedback spurred him onwards. Later, at university in the UK, he started to perform solo acts with guitarist friends at Open Mic Nights in and around East Anglia, and eventually ended up forming a courtyard gig band.
With an affinity for combining eclectic elements of R&B, folk, dance, soul and pop in his song writing,
The pandemic break enabled him to work on his songs, including "In My Mind" and "Hospital Song".
Now back in Switzerland, Jonathan Max aims to share his experiences through his music, and make himself known to a wider audience. His sources of inspiration include artists such as Frank Ocean, The 1975, Justin Bieber, and Coldplay for their vivid lyricism, unique voices and melodic choices.
In early 2022, Max interviews with Rootness Creative Agency for a job in marketing. He tells the agency's founders about his passion for music, and they decide to audition him on the spot.
Jonathan Max releases his first single Hard to Deny You in April 2023. His new track Trust Again will be available on all streaming platforms on June 30, 2023.
Jonathan Max writes his own lyrics and melodies on guitar. He is a complete artist with a sunny disposition, who looks forward to a bright future ahead.
