Josh Islas

Writer + Wordsmith

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Hey! I'm Josh Islas and I write lyrics. I've been writing for over 10 years and have a knack for taking elusive emotions and putting them into meaningful words.

A lyricist with an appreciation for craft cocktails and a penchant for eating too many donuts. Fuel with high grade caffeine. For optimal results, avoid exposure to vegan meat alternatives.

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Interview with Josh Islas

  1. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  2. A: Lyrically driven pop and rock.

  3. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  4. A: Empathy and analogy.

  5. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  6. A: Emotional depth.

  7. Q: What's your typical work process?

  8. A: Drink, write, repeat.

  9. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  10. A: A cup of coffee, a shot of whiskey, a weathered notebook, and a ball-point pen.

  11. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  12. A: Conor Oberst, Marcus Mumford, Freddie Mercury, Bob Dylan, Elliot Smith, Kanye West

  13. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  14. A: Lyric creating and editing

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