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" soon 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. ~ Marisa Brown & Andrew LeaheyiTunes) while readying the release of his sophomore album, Simple Times, which arrived in late 2008. ~ Marisa Brown & Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide
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Simple Times