Biography
Erwin Radjinder is a Dutch singer-songwriter and producer of Dutch-Hindustani descent, blending Beatlesque melodies, Beach Boys-style harmonies, and 70s pop/rock influences with modern production. His introspective, often ironic lyrics explore themes of fame, love, identity, and ambition.
An early pioneer of independent pop/rock in the Netherlands, Radjinder made waves with Just Another Millionaire (2002), a concept album tackling the pursuit of success in a fame-driven world. The following year, his single "Nice & Easy" entered the Dutch MegaTop 100, solidifying his place in the indie scene.
Now revisiting his roots, he has returned with Just Another Millionaire – Re-edited & Remastered, followed by a string of reimagined singles: “Xmas at All,” “Early in the Morning (Radio Edit),” “So Ambitious for a Juvenile (Radio Mix)” and “Jules & Romeo (Radio Mix)."
His latest track "Singalong (Guitar Mix)" is an official co-write with Queen’s Brian May - a stripped-back ballad about self-doubt and persistence, inspired by and containing elements of Brian May’s instrumental Last Horizon.
What the Dutch Press Said:
“Mooie, pure popmuziek met Beatlesque invloeden. (…) Radjinder is een verademing.”
(“Beautiful, pure pop music with Beatlesque influences. (…) Radjinder is a breath of fresh air.”)
– Alexandra Besuijen, HP/De Tijd
“De popband Radjinder verdient een groot publiek.”
(“The pop band Radjinder deserves a big audience.”)
– Arnold van Huet, Fret
“So Ambitious For A Juvenile [is] de beste zomerhit-die-geen-zomerhit-was van het afgelopen jaar. (…) In stilistisch opzicht beweegt Radjinder zich vooral tussen typisch Britse popharmonieën en Amerikaanse FM-rock uit de jaren zeventig. (…) de vocale afwerking is perfect.”
(“So Ambitious For A Juvenile is the best summer hit that wasn’t a summer hit of the year. (…) Stylistically, Radjinder moves between typical British pop harmonies and American FM rock from the seventies. (…) the vocal work is flawless.”)
– Chris van Oostrom, Aloha
“Netjes afgewerkte easy listening, met gevoel voor humor en vette knipogen naar de pop uit de jaren zestig, zeventig en tachtig.”
(“Neatly finished easy listening, with a sense of humor and nods to pop music from the sixties, seventies, and eighties.”)
– Frank Laan, Gitarist
“Schitterende door Radjinder gezongen stukken.”
(“Brilliant pieces sung by Radjinder.”)
– Johnny Lion, SENA Performers Magazine
“Beautiful (…) well-balanced and handcrafted pop music.”
– Dutchsound.nl
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Discography
Just another millionaire
Album
2002-10-18
The World
Album
2007-05-11
Just another millionaire - Re-edited & Remastered
Album
2024-11-08
Xmas at all (radio edit)
Single
2024-11-22
Early in the morning
Single
2025-02-07
So Ambitious for a Juvenile (radio edit)
Single
2025-03-07
Jules & Romeo (Radio mix)
Single
2025-05-16
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