OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE: 10/16 FIND ON YOUR FAVORITE PLATFORM TO PREVIEW THE FULL SINGLE NOW - SIGN UP AT PATREON.COM/LISTENTOJOSHUA PREVIOUSLY: “Innocent Criminals” is a song that focuses on the situation we find ourselves in currently as...
An episode covering the creation and meaning behind “Innocent Criminals”, a song that focuses on the situation we find ourselves in currently as a nation, especially as it pertains to the ICE raids happening across the country... https://youtu.be/K8yqrZ95JKg LYRICS:...
“Innocent Criminals” is a song that focuses on the situation we find ourselves in currently as a nation, especially as it pertains to the ICE raids happening across the country. Joshua focuses on the sometimes inhumane nature of humans in times of desperation and the...
Pre Save the Single now, and be on the lookout for the upcoming EP.
Watch the full performance by Joshua Caleb Smith at Sofar Sounds, Nashville Dec 2025 https://youtu.be/_-HQ75zViAs
"Never Say Never" has been added to the following Spotify Playlists: find your moment✨, Singer Songwriter & Alternative Indie, Acoustic Essentials, Dinner With Friends
"All You Wild Horses" has been added to the following Spotify Playlists: Fresh Sounds, Puro Despecho, Indie Music World, The Indie Star Is Born, It's A Hit, & Lofi Blue.
Watch the Full Documentary to accompany the release. This is a compilation of the recording that took place at Buddhaland Studios in Thousand Oaks, CA. Thanks to all that made this release possible! with love, Joshua https://youtu.be/M1QMg0V0WLU
We’re here! The Season Finale for season 1… I don’t know how we got here, but I’m stoked for all that is coming this week, and in 2026! In this shorter episode I go over what to look forward to for next season, Wild Horses EP that releases this Friday, 11/14/25 and...
John and I sat down to talk about it all. John is a well known drummer in a community that has been around since the late 80s, early 90s in Nashville and as such, had a unique view of how the city has changed. Growing up around here, I can resonate with some of his...
A short interview clip with a deep message This interview is footage from my documentary, “Home On The Road” released in 2020, but it’s as relevant today as it ever was. I think you will relate hard - there is a lot packed into this short interview. Jim Lauderdale is...
Working on "Going Through Some Changes" A song about personal change, and the effect it has on those closest to us. Our lives are so impacted by each other, and sometimes we forget this, sometimes a loved one might overlook the need for change, so important to keep a...
Single Releases 10.24.25 This will be one of the final episodes of this year! I’m going to wrap up “season 1” and start planning season two, to be released weekly in 2026. This week I perform my forthcoming single, “If This Is Love” coming out 10.24.2025. Subscribers...
"Smith serves up another combination of sincere story-sharing and unassailable musicality. 'Barkeep' establishes a raw, organic atmosphere that draws listeners in close, from the first note. Textured, gritty, and full of soul, Smith’s voice is as old as a river...
"'Barkeep' is a truly fabulous folk production that gets under your skin and puts the artist's truly soulful and expressive voice in direct focus. With its emotional, yet narrative, vein and distinctive timbre, you'll surely quickly recognize it among countless...
She's a survivor, an amazing storyteller, a visceral human and someone you need to know. I cherished this conversation with Kyshona so much. This week I get to dig into some of her past, how this latest record came about, and some reasoning and rationale to shaping...
Recent Review of Joshua Caleb Smith Single, “Barkeep”, by EARMILK
A music game show to pin your best friends to some hard decisions about their taste in music! I met with my buddy Adam Anderson to try out a recorded version of this game show, and I felt it went well enough to share! I’m hoping to do more of these with Adam soon! Let...
Talking with an old friend about music, life and making it all work. Aaron Beaumont (aaronbeaumont.com) is a good friend from the old days in LA. We just found out we have a new mutual friend in common - well new for me since taking over management of Drishti Records...
Single Drops 9/19/25 This is a little bit of a dive into the meaning of the song, what I’m up to this week… By the way are you coming to AMERICANAFEST? If so I’d love to see you there! Drop me a line and let me know. Here’s some words, and some music for your Monday....
Subscribers will get a streamable drop of this song as a bonus* This week I wanted to do something a little different, and just play a song that's been on my heart for a while. Hope you enjoy! https://youtu.be/oXdVmiGGkFY
Barkeep - Joshua Caleb Smith Release Date: September 19th, 2025 A story we're all familiar with, Barkeep is a song that resonates with anyone who’s ever had a day—or month, or year—when the barkeep feels like your only friend. It isn’t a cry-in-your-beer ballad; it's...
For today's episode, tune in to YouTube.com/listentojoshua and join us LIVE! Lamar Williams Jr. and I have know each other for a long time. He is one of my favorite people to write with, and one of my favorite singers to listen to! And I may be biased, because he’s...
ANNOUNCING "Barkeep" Single Coming in a few weeks! If you’re a subscriber you already know about this episode, but I decided it was time to make it public for all to see (and hear)! Although you only get access to the full recording if you’re a Subscriber 😉 Enjoy the...
This week's episode is about a Christmas I started writing with the kids and ended up finishing on a tight deadline for a brief Like any good American, I do love a catchy Christmas tune! This one - like I said, I started while farting around on the piano with the...
Shane Alexander Talks About Touring with Greats and Being a Dad and Music Pro Shane is one of my favorite people to work with, and people in general. He’s a brilliant artist, writer and producer. This week we talk about his music, family, and what it takes / what it’s...
The writing process and production for a song I started a couple years ago as I finish it to submit to a new brief. https://youtu.be/KusqMCGmFGk
Roy and I met through Drishti Records - the label I've talked about before that I'm now managing for 800 Pound Gorilla Media in Nashville. This is a great talk that dives pretty deep into both our thoughts on the Ambient music sub genre, genre use in general and other...
An interview with... probably the most innovative and talented pianist, composer, producer et al - that you've NEVER heard of! https://youtu.be/ikdvlTplvHg
This is a fun song… Kinda wrote it on the fly. Some other updates too. LOOK FOR This week's Bonus with THE Darrell Scott! https://youtu.be/FqjPPz7f0ns