British singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist
Adem Ilhan writes pastoral pop that's augmented by eclectic instrumentation and wistful and irreverent lyrics. He began recording in his teens as the bass player for the popular post-rock trio
Fridge, recording four full-length records and releasing numerous singles and EPs. In 2003 he signed with Domino, home to a diverse group of artists including
Franz Ferdinand and
Juana Molina. He released his debut (
Homesongs) in 2004, followed by
Love and Other Planets in 2006 and a collection of acoustic covers called
Takes in 2008. ~ James Christopher Monger