Josh Radnor Shares Wistful Love Song “NYC”
Forthcoming Solo Album Debut Eulogy: Volume I
Out November 17
Photo) / Credit: Eli Greiss
singer-songwriter, actor, writer and director Josh Radnor shares his new single “NYC,” a wistful, deconstructed love song backed by dreamy harmonies. The new single will appear on Eulogy: Volume I, which is due out November 17 as the first installment in his double-album solo debut Eulogy: Volume I + II. “NYC” was praised by Paste
who called the song “a fresh, poignant take on the excitement of living
beyond the shadow of sorrow,” while adding, “Radnor offers glimpses of
hope and beauty. There’s an entire spectrum of emotional divinity to
untangle here.”
“‘NYC’
is a love letter to both a person and a city and how sometimes the two
get inextricably bound up with each other,” shares Radnor. “It was also a
kind of writing exercise for me: How many rhymes could I come up with
for ‘city?’ That’s Cory Quintard, one of the producers on the record
(who also records as ‘Volunteer’) on the solo towards the end. I wrote
that bit in the studio and thought it would sound better with Cory
singing it. And I was right.”
“NYC” follows the rebellious lead album single “Red,” which Entertainment Weekly
recently praised, noting, “Josh Radnor has taken his heartache and
turned it into a milestone in his music career.” Produced and engineered
by Radnor’s Nashville friends Jeremiah Dunlap, Cory Quintard, and Kyle Cox, Eulogy: Volume I exudes
the unquestionable sturdiness of timeless, storytelling-driven
Americana, boasting anthemic melodies laced with electronic elements and
idiosyncratic twists. Many of the songs on the album serve as goodbyes
of sorts: a letting go of people, places, emotions, and ideas.
Throughout Eulogy: Volume I,
Radnor’s grounded and intimate songwriting style blends the timeless
art of existential questioning with relatable, down-to-earth narratives.
Backed by sometimes rowdy, sometimes sparse instrumentation, there’s an
alluring sense of vulnerability woven throughout the album, each track
well-attuned to the emotion that sparked its creation.
Songwriting
is nothing new to Radnor, who began making music in 2013 with friend
and celebrated Aussie artist, Ben Lee. The pair released two albums as
Radnor & Lee – a self-titled debut in 2017, followed by sophomore
album Golden State in 2020. Then, in 2021, he dropped his debut solo EP, titled One More Then I’ll Let You Go, which was praised by American Songwriter for their sincerity, “clever craftsmanship” and “certain purity.”
Later
this month, Radnor will embark on a series of intimate show dates in
New York City, Boston, Columbus, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. – a
full list of dates can be found below and at joshradnor.com/tour.
Josh Radnor 2023 Tour Dates:
October 25 - Cambridge, MA - Club Passim
November 10 - Columbus, OH - Rumba Cafe
November 16 - New York City, NY - Cafe Wha?
November 18 - Philadelphia, PA - Milkboy
December 13 - Washington, D.C. - Pearl Street
Eulogy: Volume I Tracklist
1. Red
2. Pretty Angel
3. NYC
4. You Can Sleep Alone Tonight (feat. Audrey Assad)
5. I Will Wait for You
6. Real Life
7. Schedules
8. Heaven Knows
9. The Darkest Hour
10. What If
11. Learning
12. Joshua: 45-46
Josh Radnor:
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