Brand New Day

Today, I was listening to Pandora at work. Enjoying my James Morrison radio station. A song by one of my favorite artists, Joshua Radin, came on. The song is called "Brand New Day."

This song really spoke to me on this particular day. It is the beginning of my final quarter of college and I'm just getting back into the swing of classes. At this exact moment I'm slightly overwhelmed. (I know every other senior out there can feel my pain.) Classes, job searching, apartment hunting, deciding where to live, not wanting to grow up, etc. It can seem daunting.

This song came on and completely calmed me down. From Radin's newest album Simple Times, "Brand New Day" is the soothing melodic type of tune that I have come to love from Radin. His lyrically driven music truly speaks to me, especially at this point in my life. The simplicity of his songwriting is what I truly love about his work. This song highlights that simplicity and his effortless delivery.

Enjoy!



For more on Joshua Radin you can check out his Artist Spotlight from January 23. You can also visit his website www.joshuaradin.com.

FYI

Joshua Radin, highlighted in an artist spotlight about a month ago, has debuted on VH1's Top 20 Video Countdown!

From the album Simple Times, "I'd Rather Be With You" is the first of Radin's songs to get this type of mainstream recognition. The video, directed by Zach Braff, is the perfect accompaniment to the mellow sound of Radin's vocals.

To vote for Radin's video click HERE.

Enjoy!

Artist Spotlight--Joshua Radin

Joshua Radin's soothing voice and frank lyrics catch your attention and make you fall in love. If you love the mellow melody of the Garden State Soundtrack you will adore Joshua Radin.


This singer/songwriter does not sugarcoat his lyrics. Instead he mesmerizes you with melodies and a haunting voice.

Radin is just beginning to get airplay however, he has been around a while. His songs have been featured on television shows such as Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs (thanks to Zach Braff) and One Tree Hill. He also recently serenaded Ellen DeGeneres as she walked down the aisle.

As a Northeast Ohio native, this Cleveland born singer holds a special place in my heart. He enjoyed singing during his childhood, however, Radin never intended to be a professional musician. During his time at Northwestern University he studied drawing and painting. He held jobs as an art teacher, screenwriter, and art gallery employee after his years in college. It wasn't until he played one of his songs for pal Zach Braff that he began his career as a singer/songwriter. Radin's early work, a song called "Winter," found it's way onto Braff's TV show Scrubs in 2004. When fans started requesting more of his work, Radin decided to pursue songwriting and signed a deal with Columbia Records. In 2006 Radin released his debut album, We Were Here.


Radin then relocated himself to L.A. and began performing with the Hotel Cafe, a unique Hollywood venue specializing in performances by singer/songwriters. He then found himself on a national tour with other Hotel Cafe regulars such as Ingrid Michaelson and Sara Bareilles. He has continued writing and produced a pair of digital EPs which were released through iTunes. In late 2008 Radin released his sophomore album, Simple Times.





To learn more about Joshua Radin visit his webiste http://www.joshuaradin.com/ or www.myspace.com/joshuaradin. You can also find all of his work on iTunes. Enjoy!