Brad

The Profile

Brad is an American rock band from Seattle formed in 1992 by Stone Gossard, Shawn Smith, Regan Hagar and Jeremy Toback. Known for a soulful, melodic approach distinct from the heavier grunge sound, the group released albums including Shame (1993), Interiors (1997), Welcome to Discovery Park (2002), Best Friends? (2010), United We Stand (2012) and In The Moment That You’re Born (2023). Singer Shawn Smith died in 2019.

Reviews highlight Brad’s distance from raw grunge, leaning into soul and ballads driven by Shawn Smith’s falsetto. Cited tracks include Buttercup, Screen, 20th Century, The Day Brings, Through The Day and Waters Deep. Interiors sessions are noted as Dec ’96–Jan ’97 in Seattle. Publicly known members include Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam) and Shawn Smith (Satchel/Pigeonhed); Smith died in 2019 due to complications from diabetes.

Reviews portray Brad as a soulful Seattle offshoot led by Stone Gossard and the late Shawn Smith. Less grunge bite, more melody and falsetto warmth. Highlights span Shame, Interiors, Welcome to Discovery Park and United We Stand, with stand-out tracks like Buttercup, The Day Brings, Through The Day and Waters Deep. Overall tone: affectionate and appreciative.