Following the unexpected death of his mother, Conrad Merced picked up his guitar after a ten-year hiatus and began writing songs for the album "Tender Beats."

This lush collection of songs feature catchy finger-style acoustic guitar backed behind atmospheric, digital textures and drum machines to create a unique blend of ambient electronic-folk.

The Chicago native, and second generation Filipino, brings forth compelling and thoughtful music that flows through the soul with ease and grace.