The music of Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter, Alex Radus, is difficult to describe in conventional genre terms. Coming from the songwriting school that versatility is a Good Thing, his newest release, LoveMeLikeYouHateMe, spans the gulf from Americana TrashCan Blues, to Post-Folk, Acoustic SadBastard and Country Noir. Fans have added their two cents over the years with “Jeff Buckley meets Ryan Adams,” and “Chet Baker meets Tom Waits over a cup of coffee with Martin Sexton.”

LoveMeLikeYouHateMe is Radus’s debut solo release, after having toured and recorded with the Folk Noir duo, Duende from 2000-2005. With Duende, Radus brought his music coast to coast and abroad, receiving international critical acclaim. Duende also built a strong following in the New York City Anti-Folk scene, performing with acts such as Regina Spektor, Nellie McKay, Lach and Chris Barron. After the dissolution of Duende, Radus returned to academia, but kept one foot in the music world, beginning to piece together a strong solo repertoire. Although musicianship and songwriting are integral to Radus’ approach, it is his voice which consistently leaves audiences breathless and coming back for more.

Although Radus performs with a full ensemble in and around Philadelphia, he is currently traveling solo for his CD Release tour. On 7.7.7, Radus released LoveMeLikeYouHateMe to a packed room at Piano’s in NYC. The remainder of the tour will see Radus perform before audiences in Providence, Boston, Newmarket, Burlington, Portsmouth, Portland, Boulder, Denver, Phoenix and more. In early September, Radus returned home to conclude his tour with his Philadelphia CD Release Party at The Tin Angel.

With one year to go on his dual Philosophy and Political Science degrees, Radus still keeps a busy performance schedule, and is already planning a full-band southern tour for January, complete with stops in Charlottesville, Charlotte, Durham, Asheville, and Nashville. With the
help of the Fourth Leaf Company, Radus is expecting to spend a large portion of the winter on the road, performing at clubs in the Southeast.

Radus is currently in search of a label and management to help make his budding solo career a success. LoveMeLikeYouHateMe is a strong debut showing, but the songwriter has a much larger bag of tricks and is anticipating an equally mature and accessible sophomore showing.

Fans of Duende, Alex's past project with Maria Woodford (myspace.com/mariawoodford) can download the 2-disc final Duende show - recorded at the legendary Godfrey Daniels before a sold out crowd. A must have for Duende fans - or anyone who loves some good acoustic Americana! Available at www.philafunk.com

“Alex brings an uncanny measure of refinement to the songwriting craft. His wit and wisdom come to light in lyrics that are poignant and sophisticated. His guitar work gravitates between inspired and brilliant. In short - this kid can cook."
- Chris Poh, WDVR.

"Radus is a master guitarist whose songwriting continues to flourish."
- Courier News, NJ.

"A+ material."
- The Hook, Charlottesville, VA.

"Alex Radus is one skillful fretman who seems poised to break out."
- The Morning Call, PA

As an actor Alex is getting back on the horse after a few years working solely as a musician. Most recently Alex completed filming of the independent short, "The Constants of Korrin" under the writing/directing team Joe Saunders and Mike Viney of Old City Productions. "Constants" is currently in post-production. Alex has also been seen as John in Raritan Valley College's production of John Patrick Shanley's "Welcome to the Moon," and as Judas in St. Magdalene's prodution of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Alex also fancies himself a writer and even gets published from time to time trying to prove it.