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12 MP3 Songs
POP: Folky Pop, Rock Folk Rock

Two Songs


Details:
Adam Richman storied his 19th birthday with the completion of his debut, uncut CD, "Two." The recordings created within the walls of college dorm rooms and early apartments he made his irregular homes, "Two" is a snapshot of a growing artist who is already being noticed as a player in the next generation of great, performing songwriters.

Quite simply, it's music for college-aged listeners, by a college-aged artist. Adam knew his days of university life were numbered the second he felt the burn to break away from the stifling undergraduate environment. Despite the value of the education he knew he was setting aside, Adam courageously ventured into a new world of professional artistry, with the hope of creating a lifelong success from self-expression.

Adam stepped forth from a cloud of uncertainty as he left behind a comfortable lifestyle among students his age, and established himself as a regular in the Washington, DC and Northern, VA music scene. Soon he was playing amongst seasoned local veterans and doors began to open for larger and louder shows. In 6 short months, Adam found himself opening for crowds of thousands of concertgoers, and sharing the stage with acts such as The Roots, Good Charlotte, and Antigone Rising.

From his new independence rose emotionally driven songs devoted to human relationships. The tunes are more intricate than typical, 4-chord power pop. Adam's commitment to the balance of instrumental technique, instant melodic inculcation and poetic, lyrical honesty has produced countless songs that listeners quickly find themselves humming to, and identifying with all too closely.

Drawing comparisons ranging from Duncan Sheik to Dashboard Confessional, Adam cites the influence of songwriters like Toad the Wet Sprocket, Adam Duritz (of Counting Crows), Guster, and guitar players like Dave Matthews and Ani DiFranco.

Having held the #1 spot on the mp3.com Rock Chart and having been the most downloaded artist in Washington, DC from that same website, Adam's presence on the national music scene is taking large strides towards the limelight.

For now, he enjoys the rush of a small stage, and reliving the experiences that inspire his songwriting with audiences who can easily identify and readily enjoy his comfortable blend of catchy melody, personal lyrics and intricate acoustical design.