Peter Bradley Adams’ journey to singer/songwriter is a typical one as he combines his ideas with those of his musical influences. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Adams credits his grandfather, a former professional jazz clarinetist and accomplished pianist, as being his earliest musical inspiration. Adams began playing piano at the age of 6 and continued studying piano throughout high school and college. He worked with composer Michael Kapsner while studying abroad in Freiburg, Germany. While focusing on piano, organ, and music composition, his experience in Germany inspired Adams to continue his musical studies stateside. Adams graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Music from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. He continued his studies at the University of Alabama’s School of Music in Tuscaloosa where he earned a Master’s degree in Music Composition. Adams was drawn to Los Angeles in the mid ‘90s to study film scoring at USC Thornton School of Music’s famed Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television (SMPTV) program which is the world’s most acclaimed programs of its kind.[6] Adams worked as a freelance score composer for film and television until forming eastmountainsouth in 2001.

After releasing a limited edition solo ep in 2005, Adams was praised by some critics, including The Boston Globe, who called it “a beautiful set of Americana music...It confirms the dreamy-voiced Adams as an artist to follow.”[1] This effort was followed up by his first full-length solo release "Gather Up" in 2006. Virtually all of this album was recorded in his apartment in 2005 between touring dates. Southern California’s super sessionman Greg Leisz[2] on his famous Weisenborn guitar is featured on Queen of Hearts. Based on the response from this release, Peter was named “Notable New Artist of the Year” in 2006 by The Loft (Sirius XM) Satellite Radio.[7]” Before recording his next collection of music, Adams headed east to Nashville to be closer to musicians and producers with whom he wanted to work. While working on ‘Gather Up’ Adams formed a collaborative bond with well-known session player and producer Lex Price.[8] Now based out of Brooklyn, NY (via Nashville, Alabama, and Los Angeles) Adams is anything but a “Nashville artist.” Adams is currently signed to Sarathan Records[9] (based in Seattle, Washington) which released his sophomore solo release, “Leavetaking.” This title was inspired by Mark Strand’s poem "The View." Peter Bradley Adams' most recent hit songs are "Los Angeles" and "The Longer I Run."

In November 2008, Adams was named by The Wall Street Journal as one of the "21st-century writers whose songs are worth exploring.” and as “ [having] a way with melody and lyrics....and ready to be seen and heard.”.[10]

In May 2009, "Leavetaking" earned Peter Bradley Adams IAP's "Best CD's of 2008" Award for Best Singer-Songwriter-Male