The band originally formed in 2010 in a cold garage in England and began their random adventures under the name Kazimierz. Before long, the name was changed to New State Armada, though that didn't last long before it was changed again to Ghost Empires, then The Shining Rain, then Insane Swirling Monkey, before finally settling on The Sonic Vacation.

Influenced as much by film and comedy as they are by music, The Sonic Vacation have veered wildly from project to project, seemingly uncertain of their true direction or style. However, if reason were to be looked for, then it would more likely be found - in terms of influence - in a sudden Tarantino scene transition or long lost Kubrick script than anywhere else - highly amused and deadly serious.

Frank Baggins, Band Manager