Joshua Radin releases new EP, shares the cinematic “Over The City”

The album’s latest single “Over The City” traces its origins back to an unexpected revelation that Radin had while spending the evening in the company of a captivating woman. Their exchange prompted Radin to muse, “I wonder how much of what she said was true…?” As Radin woke the following morning, he was struck by a sense of alienation. “I was also feeling this morning, that maybe this city was not the place for me.” His longing for a smaller, more intimate setting, where daily interactions aren’t masked by city facades, found its way into his lyrics. “Over The City” serves as a cinematic journey, weaving the tale of Radin’s internal struggle. The song’s title bears a double entendre, signifying not just the sunrise over the urban landscape, but also Radin’s introspective musings on the city’s authenticity versus the allure of the countryside’s more genuine nature.

Rather than wait for inspiration to strike, Radin seeks it out wherever possible. To that end, in the fall of 2022, he left his material existence in the rearview, grabbed a backpack, packed his guitar, picked up a pen and a pad, and sought new stories to tell. The result is ‘thought the world will tell me so’ volumes 1 & 2, which Radin recorded in places such as Stockholm, Paris, and Lisbon. Tracks from volume 1 like the softly anthemic “I’m Just Different,” piano-laden “Broken,” and “Running from the Dawn” instantly reacted with audiences, as the EP generated over 2 million Spotify streams and counting. On its heels, the full picture came into focus with the follow-up EP, which included songs like “Man Of The Year,” where he explores his personal struggles with intimacy and vulnerability, and “Neverland,” which paired the troubadour’s signature style with the warm vocals of American Idol Season 16 winner Maddie Poppe. Of the experience, Radin told People.com, “It’s like my soul’s eating cheesecake.”

He’s certainly earned this season. Back in 2004, Joshua emerged as an empathetic, engaging, and often enthralling troubadour. Over the years, he’s tallied north of 1 billion streams, moved 1 million-plus albums worldwide, and even scored a gold certification for the single “I’d Rather Be With You.” His music has appeared in over 200 films, television series, and commercials. In addition to multiple showstopping appearances on Ellen (who also enlisted him to perform at her wedding) and Today Show, as well as performances on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, and Conan, he contributed “Brand New Day” to a commercial in support of the troops at the request of First Ladies Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden. He played to sold-out crowds around the globe and shared the stage with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson, Sheryl Crow, Tori Amos, Imogen Heap, and The Script. Not to mention, he’s a staunch philanthropist who supports Little Kids Rock and North Shore Animal League America (NSALA), among others. Thus far his catalog consists of nine full-length offerings highlighted by fan favorites such as “We Were Here,” “Simple Times,” “Underwater,” “Wax Wings,” and “Here, Right Now,” to name a few.

Radin recently announced a 27-date North American tour, which will take him from coast-to-coast this fall. Poppe will be supporting him on the first half of dates, and The Ballroom Thieves will support the back half. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.joshuaradin.com/

Joshua Radin – North American Tour Dates
Friday, September 8^th – Kessler Theater – Dallas, TX*
Saturday, September 9^th – The 04 Center – Austin, TX*
Sunday, September 10^th – The Heights Theater – Houston, TX*
Tuesday, September 12^th – The Saturn – Birmingham, AL*
Wednesday, September 13^th – Franklin Theater – Franklin, TN*
Thursday, September 14^th – Franklin Theater – Franklin, TN*
Friday, September 15^th – Eddie’s Attic – Decatur, GA*
Saturday, September 16^th – Eddie’s Attic – Decatur, GA*
Sunday, September 17^th – Motorco Music Hall – Durham, NC*
Tuesday, September 19^th – The Birchmere – Alexandria, VA*
Wednesday, September 20^th – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, PA*
Friday, September 22^nd – Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY*
Saturday, September 23^rd – The Center For The Arts – Natick, MA*
Sunday, September 24^th – The Kate – Old Saybrook, CT^
Tuesday, September 26^th – The Supper Club – Cleveland, OH
Wednesday, September 27^th – The Great Hall – Toronto, ON
Thursday, September 28^th – The Ark – Ann Arbor, MI^
Friday, September 29^th – Old Town School of Folk Music – Chicago, IL
Saturday, September 30^th – Cedar Cultural Center – Minneapolis, MN^
Sunday, October 1^st – The Waiting Room – Omaha, NE^
Tuesday, October 3^rd – Washington’s Foco – Fort Collins, CO^
Wednesday, October 4^th – The Bluebird – Denver, CO^
Friday, October 6^th – Musical Instrument Museum – Phoenix, AZ^
Saturday, October 7^th – Troubadour – Los Angeles, CA^
Tuesday, October 10^th – Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA^
Wednesday, October 11^th – The Sofia – Sacramento, CA^
Friday, October 13^th – The Aladdin – Portland, OR^

* with Maddie Poppe
^ with The Ballroom Thieves

though the world will tell me so, volume 2
1. Over The City
2. This One’s For
3. Don’t Give Up On Me
4. Neverland
5. Man Of The Year

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