Josh Paul

Josh Paul is a singer-songwriter from Stoke-on-Trent, writing songs shaped by real life, late nights and the places he grew up around. Before going solo, he spent years fronting the local band The Manalishi, cutting his teeth on small stages and learning how to connect with a crowd.


Now working under his own name, Josh blends acoustic warmth with honest lyrics, creating music that feels personal without trying too hard. Just stories, melodies, and a voice that sounds like it’s lived a little.

His main influences are David Gray, John Martyn, Nick Drake, Newton Faulkner and Elliot Smith.