I am a songwriter, musician, artist and audio specialist in Atlanta, GA. Originally, from Tallassee, AL.  After achieving a Bachelors of Science in Music from the University of North Alabama I began a career as a theater technician  at The Alabama Shakespeare Festival. During that time I also worked as a singer/songwriter and musician. From there I spent years working for Universities honing my technical skills as an audio/visual specialist. 

In the last two years I have dedicated my time to music as both a writer and artist. As an artist I have released singles in the styles of Americana, Rock, and Alt Country. Some key accomplishments in my career include Artist of the Month for Pride Entertainment Magazine, performing for The Guitar Pull at the Cloverdale Playhouse, writing for SonFinch, a small tour to Texas as a singer/songwriter, guitarists for Twelfth Night for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, live radio interviews/performances on 99.9 Auburn and WEGL 99.1, guitarist on a live jazz album for the University of North Alabama, guitarist for a live jazz show for Carnival Cruise Lines and several shows as a singer/songwriter throughout the southeast.  I have also been blessed to have performed with many amazing musicians, writers and artists. I hope to continue building relationships and collaborating those in the music industry as well as connecting with fans.

Nashville’s eclectic indie rock act Lone Wild originated under another name in Oklahoma in the 2010’s. In 2018, Lone Wild released his debut singles “Danger Cat” & “Stranger Ways” when Ashkan Karimi (producer/singer) emerged from the studio after recording songs left untouched over the years. Establishing a rep for groovy, 80’s inspired, bombastic rock, Lone Wild met 2019 with a debut self-titled record, and a number of shows.

Moving to Nashville, TN in 2020 around the flurry of a pandemic & the drama of a U.S. election, Karimi escaped to write new music. Building on the previous album’s momentum, from ‘20-23 Karimi wrote his next album as a commentary on the current world around him, and an introspective look on how his upbringing and the world has shaped him. Tapping more into a psych-pop slant dosed in personal vulnerability, Lone Wild released stand-out singles "Tryna Make Sense of It", “Locktup”, & "Space Between"  garnering songs for his sophomore album “Free Yourself” (July  7, 2023). 

With 2 albums of genre-spanning tracks under his belt, Lone Wild looks forward to sharing his songs in rooms with people who have felt unseen, and misunderstood.

Cyber rock from Aotearoa New Zealand.
Robots in Love seamlessly merge metal guitars with hypnotic electronics.

A big thank you to all who stop by to listen. I am grateful for any and all support!

My first album, Head on Straight, can be found on all streaming platforms. My second album, A Long Way from Hell, will be out sometime this summer. You can find versions of many of the songs that will be on it here. 

You can also follow my YouTube Channel, if you would like. Someday I will add content... promise. https://www.youtube.com/@damiansmithandthejourneymen

About Me:
While I do record and release music independently, my true passion is in the songwriting. I would love to write with or for independent artists, so if you are interested in co-writing for your personal release or recording one of my songs, please reach out.

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