Short Biography
Having been likened to folk legends Bob Dylan, Elliott Smith and Simon & Garfunkel, Joshua Radin has a lot to live up to, and by all accounts he does it with flair. Radin reminds people of "how powerful a song can be without punching you in an angry rock'n'roll frenzy," and his self-depreciating humour and anecdotes between songs adds a personal touch to all his performances.
Radin's live shows tend to be a mixture of acoustic and full-band songs, but with or without accompaniment, Radin sings with a "profound and sincere set of vocals" that leave the audience speechless. His soulful honesty and genuine lyrics command your attention to the point where a pin drop can be heard...
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Short Biography
Having been likened to folk legends Bob Dylan, Elliott Smith and Simon & Garfunkel, Joshua Radin has a lot to live up to, and by all accounts he does it with flair. Radin reminds people of "how powerful a song can be without punching you in an angry rock'n'roll frenzy," and his self-depreciating humour and anecdotes between songs adds a personal touch to all his performances.
Radin's live shows tend to be a mixture of acoustic and full-band songs, but with or without accompaniment, Radin sings with a "profound and sincere set of vocals" that leave the audience speechless. His soulful honesty and genuine lyrics command your attention to the point where a pin drop can be heard as the audience collectively holds its breath.
His music has been featured on such TV shows as Scrubs, Grey's Anatomy and One Tree Hill as well as the soundtracks for actor and filmmaker Zach Braff's films The Last Kiss and Catch and Release. Joshua Radin is the man who can "say more with a whisper than most can with a scream," and he will be hitting our shores this June for the second time in a not-to-be-missed set of intimate and touching live shows to support his sophomore release "The Rock And The Tide"
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Australia Tour Dates
Thursday 23rd June - The Forum, Melbourne
In-depth Biography
Though Joshua Radin enjoyed singing during his childhood, the Cleveland native never intended to be a professional musician. Instead, he studied drawing and painting at Northwestern University, following his college years with stints as an art teacher, screenwriter, and art gallery employee. Eventually, Radin took a stab at songwriting and played one of his earliest compositions, "Winter," for his friend Zach Braff. The burgeoning actor/director took an immediate liking to the song, and "Winter" eventually found its way onto Braff's hit television show Scrubs in early 2004. After fans began to request more of his music, Radin decided to pursue a songwriting career and signed with Columbia Records, which issued his debut album, We Were Here, in 2006.
Radin relocated to Los Angeles and aligned himself with the Hotel Cafe, a unique Hollywood venue specializing in performances by singer/songwriters. He soon found himself playing national tour dates with a number of Hotel Cafe regulars, including Ingrid Michaelson, Sara Bareilles, and Meiko. Meanwhile, he issued a pair of digital EPs via iTunes while readying the release of his sophomore album, Simple Times, which arrived in late 2008. The album was released in the U.K. two years later. Meanwhile, Radin placated his American fans by issuing a short EP, Songs Under a Streetlight, and putting the finishing touches on The Rock and the Tide, which appeared in October 2010. ~ Marisa Brown & Andrew Leahey, Rovi
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