I hope you’ll check out my weekly livestream on YouTube called “Let’s Break for Lunch” at 12:30 EDT. I play two originals and take your questions. Watch on YouTube.com/@joshgillespie

I’m looking to add some acoustic house shows this coming year. If you’re interested in hosting click the link below and let’s see if we can set something up. Have guitar will travel!

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“Soul For Sale” is a cautionary song about the high personal cost of trading one’s integrity and authentic self for temporary power, wealth, or status. It’s one of the tracks I’m really proud of on the upcoming Camera EP dropping May 8th. It’s going to sound amazing!

Going live today on YouTube at 12:30 for my weekly live stream “Let’s Break for Lunch”! Hope you’ll join me to two original tunes as well as taking your questions over on my YouTube channel - YouTube.com/@joshgillespie

Where Have All the Protest Songs Gone? Why free societies need uncomfortable music—and why today’s artists need to find their voice again

Where are today’s protest songwriters?

Dylan wrote songs that still apply 60 years later. But today, it feels like fewer artists are willing to challenge power.

I wrote about why that matters—and why we need those voices now more than ever.

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Maybe It's Time - Josh Gillespie & The Nomad Collective - Live at The Melody Inn, October 30, 2025 YouTube video by Josh Gillespie

My band and I have our debut 5-track EP coming out on May 8th! To start getting everyone in the mood for it, here's a track from my first solo album, but with the band, called Maybe It's Time.

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Why So Serious? A break from the weight—plus a behind-the-scenes look at the Camera EP and why this release feels different

Quick update from the studio:

My new Camera EP is almost here. I wrote about the recording process, why I split the project into two EPs, and how a last-minute change made Soul For Sale come alive.

Give it a read:

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Nobody Thinks They’re the Villain How small compromises turn principles into currency

So why write a song (Soul for Sale) about trading in your beliefs and principles for power? Because we’ve been watching it happen in plain sight. Read my latest substack post.

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I’m taking “Let’s Break for Lunch” exclusively to YouTube for now. I hope you’ll join me! See you at 12:30! (YouTube.com/@joshgillespie)

Nobody Thinks They’re the Villain How small compromises turn principles into currency

Nobody wakes up planning to abandon their principles.

The erosion happens slowly one compromise at a time.

My latest Substack “Nobody Thinks They’re the Villain” explores the psychology behind that idea & the story behind my upcoming song Soul For Sale.

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This is a clip of a song called Line in the Sand. It'll likely be coming out as a full band track later this year. Give it a listen! Would love your feedback. Listen to the whole track on YouTube.

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If you like what I'm writing about, be it on Substack or musically, I invite you to join me on Discord as I'm looking to build community over there. I hope you'll consider it.

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Who Are You When the Camera Turns Off? Music, tribalism, and the quiet erosion of principles

Throughout history, music has asked the questions people are afraid to say out loud.

What happens when loyalty to the tribe becomes more important than loyalty to principles?

In my latest Substack, I connect that idea to 3 songs from my upcoming EP.

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New Year, New Job, Adjusted Priorities Why Music is still important, but must take a back seat for now

The transition from full-time musician to balancing a new job has been a whirlwind. I’m sharing an honest look at why I’m stepping back from the road & some socials to focus on recording & my work with @principlesfirst.bsky.social.

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Let's Break for Lunch with Josh Gillespie - 02/12/26 YouTube video by Josh Gillespie

Every week, I host a live segment called "Let's Break for Lunch" where I play two of my originals. Give it watch sometime. In fact, here is this week's show.

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Show me signs of my kingdom come
Not your will but mine be done
Dressed you up in the glory of the flag
Just to shred your message into rags

No story of mercy or of hope
Just slices of truth to fit a right wing trope

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Hey in case you missed it, here is a quick recap of yesterday’s “Let’s Break for Lunch”. I do this every Thursday at 12:30 and I may just start streaming only to YouTube. Anyway, give me a follow over there -> YouTube.com/joshgillespie.

a group of people are looking out of a car window and smiling . ALT: a group of people are looking out of a car window and smiling .

Listening to Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited while getting work done because I need some semblance of sanity today.

Aging Out of the Algorithm And Learning to Be Okay With It

Aging out of the algorithm isn't a defeat—it's a liberation. Checking in with some thoughts on why the "future is small" for independent artists and why I'm okay with my numbers trending down if the connection stays real.
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#Music #IndieDev #Creativity

Last night at practice with my band we prepared for recording “Urgency of Now” at the studio on Saturday while getting ideas on arranging “Line in the Sand”. Guys, it’s gonna be awesome. I’m so excited for this album.

Join me today live at 12:30 for “Let’s Break for Lunch” where I play to original songs and take your questions. I’ll be streaming from YouTube, IG and TikTok. Though if I’m being honest YouTube is likely your safe bet to not drop. -> YouTube.com/@joshgillespie

Book of Joshua Songs I wrote during February Album Writing Month (FAWM) 2025

If you're looking for protest music from a faith perspective - basically anything that's anti-Christian Nationalism & MAGA - I'm working on writing an album dedicated to such a thing. I have demos of the songs I'm working on over on my soundcloud. Give 'em a listen.

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Where’s Your Line in the Sand? When has it gone too far?

Where is the line in the sand?

In my latest Substack post, I share lyrics from a new song & wrestle with faith, politics, & the cost of blind loyalty. These aren’t rhetorical questions—they’re urgent ones.

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#FaithAndPolitics #ProtestMusic #LineInTheSand

This song, called “Urgency of Now” was written after the 2024 election and inspired by quotes from MLK and Frederick Douglas. It still feels very timely and is the next song that my band and I will be going into the studio to start recording.

Wrote a new song called “Line in the Sand”. It sums up so much of what I’m seeing in our country. Going to teach it to my band this week and put it on the album we’re recording now. I’m looking forward to working on this one with them and seeing what energy they bring to it.

Josh Gillespie Josh Gillespie is a musician originally from Indianapolis, Indiana. Josh has spent over twenty-five years as a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. After two years of relentless touring, Josh has emer...

I'm five subs from 200 on YouTube! If you're not already subscribed, would you help me get there? I really appreciate it. There I do my weekly Thursday livestream, post live shows (both solo and full band), demos of songs and so much more!

www.youtube.com/@JoshGillespie

With all the sh** and snow going on in America right now, I’m just trying to take myself back to a happy place, like the 808 stage at Indy CD & Vinyl (which is a stage I’d love to return) at the Musical Family Tree showcase, while channeling my anger into a new song.

Posted a new post for my patrons that goes into a recent song I wrote called Kingdom Come.Its part of a larger project I’m currently calling the Book of Joshua. I also gave them a demo of the song. Join for as little as $5 a month Click the link for more!

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Every Thursday at 12:30 I host what I call "Let's Break for Lunch" live on YouTube. It's where I play two originals & take your questions. Check it out. Here is this week's recap of yesterday's show & go like and subscribe on YouTube - youtube.com/@joshgillespie

Let's Break for Lunch with Josh Gillespie - 01/22/26 YouTube video by Josh Gillespie

Every Thursday at 12:30 I host what I call "Let's Break for Lunch" where I play two originals & take questions. Today, there was an OBS issue, so I recorded the show instead. It's an easy way to check out my music. Give it a watch and subscribe!

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