Every so often an artist comes along that shuns convention and challenges the status quo of preexisting formulas. Peter Hadar happens to be that person, and his second album, “Well Dressed for the Art Show,” reflect his eccentric style. 

Fusing sounds and tones of R&B, Electronic, and Rock, the former fashion stylist turned singer/songwriter ventures into anomalous territory on the atmospheric “Painted” and spacey “Planets.” Returning back to earth piloted by the deep grooves of a base guitar is “Laugh Together,” a telltale song that explains how something so simple as laughter (or lack thereof) can affect the likelihood of a relationship advancing to the next level, as implied in the chorus: “we did not laugh together so it’s evident that we would not last forever.” Proud of his unorthodox ways, he even celebrates it on an interlude, singing: “if you’re weird and you know it clap your hands.” 

Even though “Well Dressed for the Art” defies traditional R&B formats, it proves that Peter Hadar’s presence alone is enough to make you pay attention.

Label: Cool Weirdo Music

Genre: R&B