Josh T Smith
Specialist in artist development
Over the last 13 years I’ve developed a deep and unique career in the independent music industry.
Shielding myself from becoming a cookie-cutter record label executive, I’ve delved deep into the alternative approaches to succeeding in the music industry and fought for the importance of artist integrity, self-empowerment and ownership.
My work now is about being a coach, mentor, strategic advisor and accountability partner for artists.
My background is in music tech startups, sync, licensing, and independent record releases. I have held leadership positions and played a pivotal role in the development of divisions for publicly listed music tech companies and independent labels.
I’m now offering independent consultancy services catered bespoke to artists at all levels.
Primary products & services
Coaching
An on-going artist development service taking you from any stage in your artist career through project management and campaigns to defined goals and success markers.
Future Garage music production
I produce atmospheric, deep, soulful and melancholic bass music with an underground UK feel for artists, games and film.
Recent blog posts
My complete career change in my mid-30s
The music industry is probably not your Ikigai
Newsletter
Sign up to my newsletter for tips, news, and rants about the music industry. I’ll also send occasional opportunities, music production tips, and some Easter eggs like amazing music and thought-provoking articles.
Work with me
My specialities have always been helping music teams solve problems, break through bottlenecks and improve workflows. Output and consistent results are the goal and I can help achieve success in an interdisciplinary way.
I believe the foundational key to long-term sustainable business growth starts with a proper understanding of value proposition. Next; systems, processes, continual optimisation, motivation and perseverance all need to find autonomy. We will focus both on clarity of your long-term goals and what needs to happen now to get there.
