Richard Radford

A self-proclaimed passionate man, Richard Radford describes his music as "Rock with a dose of emotion. I like to describe my music as not contrived, but straight from the heart. I didn't write these songs deliberately. It sounds cliche, but I write out of necessity because my emotions nag at me. Once I start writing it's very hard for me to stop. It's kind of like the songs start writing me instead of me writing them. It's cathartic and necessary for my own sanity." Drawing on influences such as U2, The Verve, Tears For Fears, and The Police, Radford's voice and music gives way to a Britpop feel, accented with textured guitar work and introspective lyrics. He admits that most of his love stories are without happy endings. Whether exploring the loud or soft extremes of his dynamic vocal range, Richard Radford aspires to classic songwriting, tastefully incorporating retro sensibilities and sweet-sounding hooks.
Richard is currently in the studio working on new material.
"Songwriter Richard Radford manages that slick-yet-sincere sound that was so big in the mid '80s. Think Tears For Fears or Depeche Mode, but think of them as solo acts." --Dale Maley/Out & About Magazine
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