Joshua Radin

Joshua Radin
Press photo of Joshua Radin for his 2010 album, "The Rock and The Tide."
Background information
Born	(1974-06-14) June 14, 1974 (age 37)
Origin	Cleveland, Ohio
Genres	Acoustic, folk
Occupations	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Acoustic guitar, Electric Guitar
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Mom & Pop Records
Website	JoshuaRadin.com

Joshua Radin (born June 14, 1974) is an American recording artist, songwriter and actor.

Beginnings

He was born and raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio, to a Jewish family of Polish, German, Austrian, and Russian background.^[1][2] He studied drawing and painting at Northwestern University, following his college years with stints as an art teacher, screenwriter, and art gallery employee.

Radin turned to music when he moved to New York City, bought a guitar, and taught himself to play and write music.^[3]

In 2004, American actor Zach Braff introduced Radin's first composition, "Winter" to Scrubs' show creator, Bill Lawrence, who ultimately used several of Radin's songs within various scenes of the hit television series.^[4][5]

Musical career

According to Radin his musical career started in 2004, and he had learned to play the guitar only two years before that. His first song, "Winter", appeared on his debut album "We Were Here".^[6] Since that time, Radin has been touring the United States, as well as much of the United Kingdom and Europe. Over the course of his career, Radin has shared stages with artists such as Sheryl Crow, Tori Amos, Imogen Heap, Meiko, Missy Higgins, Maria Taylor, Gary Jules, Amber Rubarth, Schuyler Fisk, The Script and many more. In addition to his American following, Radin has enjoyed success with his 2008 release, "Simple Times" in the United Kingdom. His song "I'd Rather Be With You" reached #2 on the UK Charts and number two on the US Top Digital Chart.^[7][8]

We Were Here (2006)

Radin has said that much of the album was inspired by a bad break-up.^[10] It was released exclusively to iTunes for a month, before attracting attention from major labels.^[11] Released on Columbia Records in May 2006,^[11] We Were Here presented the first batch of songs Radin ever wrote. The album drew critical acclaim and received a four-star review from Rolling Stone, who praised it for Radin's "whispery, silver-bell voice" and its themes, calling them "poignant and refreshingly frank." The record hit number one on the iTunes Folk Album Chart and included a number of well known musicians, including Ryan Adams who played guitar on the song "Lovely Tonight".^[12]Zach Braff hand-picked one of the tracks to be featured on the soundtrack for The Last Kiss.^[10][13]

Simple Times (2008)

Radin's second album, "Simple Times" went straight to #1 on the iTunes overall chart upon its release. Radin enlisted highly regarded producer Rob Schnapf (Elliott Smith, Beck). The two spent seven weeks recording at L.A.'s legendary Sunset Sound Studio working with a cast of musicians that included guitarist Greg Leisz, bassist Johnny Flaugher, keyboardist Jason Borger, drummer Victor Indrizzo and percussionist Lenny Castro. Among the album's many highlights are "You Got Growin' Up To Do," featuring guest vocalist Patty Griffin, lead single "I'd Rather Be With You" and "Brand New Day." ^[14] Tracks from the album were featured on TV shows such as "Bones," "Scrubs," "House," "Grey's Anatomy," "One Tree Hill," "Life Unexpected," "90210," "Brothers and Sisters" and "American Idol," among others.^[6] Radin's "Simple Times" was released on Mom and Pop Records.^[15]

The Rock and The Tide (2010)

Radin's third studio album, The Rock and The Tide was released on October 12, 2010 on Mom and Pop Records, his second release with the label. The album reached number five on the iTunes albums chart upon its release. "The Rock and The Tide" was produced by Martin Terefe (Cat Stevens, Ron Sexmith).^[16][17]

Television and Movies

Radin's songs were used on television series such as Scrubs, Grey's Anatomy, Brothers and Sisters, American Idol, One Tree Hill, among others.^[18]

Radin also played his song "Today" along with five other songs for Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi at their August 16, 2008 wedding.^{[6] [19][20]}

He has amassed more than 75 film and television placements of his songs in television and movies,^[21][16] including:

• 90210 - Vegetable Car,^[22] The Fear You Won't Fall,^[22] The Rock and The Tide^[22]
• 8xTX on T4 - Winter,^[21]
• 10 Inch Hero - Only You,^[23]
• ABC Promo - Off The Map - Here We Go ^[24]
• Adam - Someone Else's Life,^[25] When You Find Me ^[25]
• American Idol – Everything'll Be Alright,^[21] Closer,^[21] Friend Like You,^[21] One of Those Days ^[21]
• Army Wives - Friend Like You,^[26] We Are Okay,^[27] You Got What I Need^[27]
• Broken Windows - Someone Else's Life,^[28]
• Brothers & Sisters - Everything'll Be Alright,^[29] What If You,^[30] Someone Else's Life,^[31]
• The Bonnie Hunt Show - I'd Rather Be With You,^[32]
• Bones (Double Trouble in the Panhandle) - No Envy, No Fear,^[33] The Rock and The Tide
• Catch and Release - What if You^[34]
• Castle- No Envy, No Fear^[35]
• Conan O'Brien - I'd Rather Be With You^[36]
• Cougar Town - The Rock and The Tide^[37]
• Dakota Skye - Someone Else's Life^[38]
• Dear John (2010 film) - Paperweight
• The Early Show - I'd Rather Be With You^[21]
• Eli Stone - The One You Knew,^[39] Brand New Day,^[40] Friend Like You^[41]
• Ellen Wedding Show - Today ^[21]
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show - You've Got Growing Up to Do^[42]
• General Electric - Brand New Day^[43]
• Gossip Girl - The Rock and The Tide ^[21]
• Grey's Anatomy – Closer,^[44] The Fear You Won't Fall^[45] Sky,^[46] One of Those Days,^[47] You Got What I Need,^[16]
• Hilton Ad - Today^[48]
• Hidden Palms - Closer^[33]
• House M.D. – Brand New Day^[49]
• JC Penny Ad – Only You^[50]
• Jimmy Kimmel Live! - Closer,^[21] Star Mile^[21]
• The Last Kiss - Star Mile,^[51] Paperweight^[52]
• Life Unexpected - Brand New Day,^[53] The Rock and Tte Tide,^[54] One of Those Days,^[55] The Rock and The Tide^[21]
• Lifetime Movie: Bond Of Silence Road To Ride On^[21]
• Leverage - Winter^[56]
• Lie to Me - I'd Rather Be with You^[57]
• The Nanny Diaries - Closer^[58]
• Noah's Arc - Closer,^[21] Don't Look Away,^[21] Winter^[21]
• The Bachelorette (Season 6, Episode 4) - Brand New Day,^[59] Streetlight^[60]
• One Tree Hill - Everything'll be Alright,^[61] No Envy, No Fear,^[62] They Bring Me to You,^[62] You've Got Some Growing Up to Do,^[63] One Of Those Days,^[63] The Rock and the Tide^[64]
• Parenthood - The Rock And The Tide^[65]
• Post Grad - Brand New Day^[66]
• Random 1 - These Photographs^[21]
• Re-Animated - Closer,^[21] Today^[21]
• Runaway - Closer^[67]
• Shameless - Winter
• Scrubs – Don't Look Away,^[33] These Photographs,^[33] Winter,^[33] Today,^[33] Closer,^[33] I'd Rather Be With You,^[33] Sesame Street Theme^[33]
• Shooting Sizemore - Closer^[21]
• So You Think You Can Dance - Sundrenched World (Live Session),^[33] The Fear Your Wont Fall^[33]
• Studio 60 - Closer^[68]
• Swisstel Commercial - Friend Like You^[21]
• What About Brian - Closer^[69]
• Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy - These Photographs^[21]
• Without a Trace - Brand New Day^[70]
• World Heritage City - Winter^[21]

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

EPs

1. First Between 3rd and 4th (2004)
2. Live Session (iTunes Exclusive EP) (2006)
3. Unclear Sky (iTunes Exclusive EP) (2008)
4. Simple Times – Bonus Material (Demos) EP (2009)
5. Songs Under a Streetlight EP (2010)

Compilation appearances

• His Way, Our Way (Frank Sinatra tribute album)

References

External links

Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to: Joshua Radin

• Official website
• Joshua Radin’s official blog
• Joshua Radin on MySpace
• Review of One of Those Days at Daily Music Guide
• Joshua Radin at the Internet Movie Database

Video links

• Joshua Radin – Winter, and other songs