Symphonic rock with an honest and positive perspective is the secret to Radiant*'s ability to inspire a listener's soul. The reality of everyday life is reflected on a euphonic succession of tone while harmonizing belief, emotion and sound. Globally spun and indirectly borrowing sounds from genres of Euro-rock and indie pop, then adding a southern twist has formulated a sonically divine sound for the band.

Barely into their early twenties and still gaining sight of the path before them, the band was formed by Levi Smith, Dragan Jakovljevic, Jon Schoemaker and Daniel Hopkins. Radiant* started to build their present lineup in the fall of 2000 when Levi and Daniel had the first inclination to assemble a solid musical project. Jon was an immediate addition after just a few meetings which left the worry of finding a secure and skilled guitarist. This quest brought them to Dragan, who moved to the U.S. from Bosnia and met Jon in school.

Completing the lineup led to months of writing and understanding the prospective style of Radiant*. The band released their first full-length album, A Year of Holidays, in 2001, and after selling 1,500 copies, stored away the recording and started fresh to redefine and grow with their sound. The lessening influence of outside sources birthed the collection of songs available on the next release from the foursome, The Sound of Splitting Atoms, released in September 2003. Dragan's mysterious melodies and instinctive, original sounds compliment while competing with vocalist Levi's own ascending resonance.

Radiant* released a new album, We Hope You Win, in 2006. Also, in early 2006 Jon left the band and was replaced by Jesse Hopkins.

Information from the band's site

Musicians

• Levi Smith: guitar, lead vocals, piano, vocals
• Dragan Jakovljevic: guitar, vocals
• Daniel Hopkins: drums
• Jesse Hopkins: bass, keyboards

Former members

• Jon Schoemaker: bass, keyboards

Influences

The Verve, U2, the French Kicks, Doves, Oasis

Albums

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