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Biography

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 Poles|Polish , Germans|German , Austrians|Austrian , and Russians|Russian background. http://waycoolmusic.net/musician/josh_radin/josh_radin.html 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. http://www.hillel.org/about/news/2008/sep/joshua_radin_17september2008.htm

In 2004, American actor Zach Braff introduced Radin's first composition, "Winter" to Scrubs (TV series)| Scrubs ' show creator, Bill Lawrence, who ultimately used several of Radin's songs within various scenes of the hit television series.

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 ". 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 (American singer)|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. http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php? id=34850(September 27, 2008), "TOP DIGITAL™". Billboard . 120 (39):52

We Were Here (2006)

Radin has said that much of the album was inspired by a bad break-up.Gitlin, Lauren (August 10, 2006), "Joshua Radin: We Were Here". Rolling Stone . (1006):102 It was released exclusively to iTunes for a month, before attracting attention from major labels.Newman, Melinda (April 1, 2006), "YOUNG READY TO ROCK". Billboard . 118 (13):38 Released on Columbia Records in May 2006, 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".Esposito, Rose; Martin, Jeffrey Stuart; Lampert, David; Billings, Andrew C.; Budiansky, Sandra; Kazan, Tina; Albrand, Kurt; Lazev, Scott (March 28, 2008), "Feedback". Entertainment Weekly . (984):4 Zach Braff hand-picked one of the tracks to be featured on the soundtrack for The Last Kiss .Greenblatt, Leah (August 11, 2006), "Track Stars". Entertainment Weekly . (890):66

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." Caulfield, Keith (April 4, 2009), "'Twilight' Bites Back; Decemberists' Digital Debut". Billboard . 121 (13):37 Tracks from the album were featured on TV shows such as " Bones (TV series)|Bones ," " Scrubs (TV series)|Scrubs ," " House (TV series)|House ," " Grey's Anatomy ," " One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill ," " Life Unexpected (TV series)|Life Unexpected ," " 90210 (TV series)|90210 ," " Brothers & Sisters (2006 TV series)|Brothers and Sisters " and " American Idol ," among others. Radin's " Simple Times " was released on Mom and Pop Records. http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php? t=574202

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).Arnold, Chuck (November 1, 2010), "QUICK CUTS". People . 74 (16):45

Television and Movies

Radin's songs were used on TV shows such as Scrubs (TV series)| Scrubs , '' Grey's Anatomy , Brothers & Sisters (2006 TV series)|Brothers and Sisters , American Idol , One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill , among others. http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistskr/a/JoshuaRadinQA.htm

Radin also played his song "Today" along with five other songs for Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi at their August 16, 2008 wedding. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/807971/joshua-radin-finding-simple-times
Jordan, Julie; Tauber, Michelle (September 1, 2008), "'I'm the LUCKIEST Girl in the WORLD'". People . 70 (9)"50-57Arnold, Chuck (November 24, 2008), "QUICK CUTS". People . 70 (21):47

He has amassed more than 75 film and television placements of his songs in television and movies, http://www.indierockreviews.com/news/2010/09/joshua-radins-the-rock-tide-october-12-tour-dates/ including:

90210 (TV Series)|90210 - Vegetable Car, The Fear You Won't Fall, The Rock and The Tide

8xTX on T4 - Winter,

10 Inch Hero - Only You,

ABC Promo - Off The Map - Here We Go

Adam - Someone Else's Life, When You Find Me

American Idol – Everything'll Be Alright, Closer, Friend Like You, One Of Those Days

Army Wives - Friend Like You, We Are Okay, You Got What I Need

Broken Windows - Someone Else's Life,

Brothers & Sisters (2006 TV series)|Brothers & Sisters - Everything'll Be Alright, What If You, Someone Else's Life,

The Bonnie Hunt Show - I'd Rather Be With You,

Bones (TV series)|Bones (Double Trouble in the Panhandle) - No Envy, No Fear, The Rock and The Tide

Catch and Release (film)|Catch and Release - What if You

Castle (TV series)|Castle - No Envy, No Fear

Conan O'Brien - I'd Rather Be With You

Cougar Town - The Rock and The Tide

Dakota Skye - Someone Else's Life

Dear John (2010 film) - Paperweight

The Early Show - I'd Rather Be With You

Eli Stone - The One You Knew, Brand New Day, Friend Like You

Ellen Wedding Show - Today

Ellen Degeneres Show - You've Got Growing Up To Do

General Electric - Brand New Day

Gossip Girl - The Rock and The Tide

Grey's Anatomy – Closer, The Fear You Won't Fall Sky, One Of Those Days, You Got What I Need,

Hilton Ad - Today

Hidden Palms - Closer

House M.D. – Brand New Day

JC Penny Ad – Only You

Jimmy Kimmel Show - Closer, Star Mile

The Last Kiss - Star Mile, Paperweight

Life Unexpected - Brand New Day, The Rock and The Tide, One Of Those Days, The Rock and The Tide

Lifetime Movie: Bond Of Silence Road To Ride On

Leverage - Winter

Lie To Me - I'd Rather Be with You

The Nanny Diaries - Closer

Noah's Arc - Closer, Don't Look Away, Winter

The Bachelorette (Season 6, Episode 4) - Brand New Day, Streetlight

One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill - Everything'll be Alright, No Envy, No Fear, They Bring Me to You, You've Got Some Growing Up to Do, One Of Those Days, The Rock and the Tide

Parenthood (1989 film)|Parenthood - The Rock And The Tide

Post Grad - Brand New Day

Random 1 - These Photographs

Re-Animated - Closer, Today

Runaway (2006 TV series)|Runaway - Closer

Scrubs (TV Series)|Scrubs – Don't Look Away, These Photographs, Winter, Today, Closer, I'd Rather Be With You, Sesame Street Theme

Shooting Sizemore - Closer

So You Think You Can Dance (U.S. TV series)|So You Think You Can Dance - Sundrenched World (Live Session), The Fear Your Wont Fall

Studio 60 - Closer

Swisstel Commercial - Friend Like You

What About Brian - Closer

Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy - These Photographs

Without a Trace - Brand New Day

World Heritage City - Winter

Discography

Studio albums

Year	Album details	Peak position								sales threshold )
Year	Album details	US	US Rock	US Digital	US Heat	US Indie	US Folk	CAN	UK	sales threshold )
2006	We Were Here Released: February 7, 2006 Label: Columbia Records	—	—	—	34	—	—	—	—
2008	Simple Times Released: September 30, 2008 Label: Mom and Pop Records	34	10	116	—	2	10	—	9	US sales: 250,000
2010	The Rock and the Tide Released: October 12, 2010 Label: Mom and Pop Records	31	9	11	—	5	3	38	59
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

Year	Single	Peak position						Album
Year	Single	US	US Digital	CAN	IRE	SWE	UK	Album
2008	" I'd Rather Be With You "	82	39	61	47	36	11	Simple Times
2010	"Brand New Day"	—	—	—	—	—	—	Simple Times

EPs

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

Compilation appearances

His Way, Our Way ( Frank Sinatra tribute album)

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