Josh Raines: The Nashville Soul Artist Redefining Modern Music with Heart and Healing

From Pop-Rock Roots to Studio Sage

Before stepping out as Josh Raines, the artist known offstage as Josh Wienczkowski began his journey in a pop-rock band that earned a development deal with an indie label. That early brush with the business taught him the mechanics of the music industry—from A&R to tour production and event design. But it was in the studio where he found his true calling.

Producing for names like Zach Royal, The Brother Nature, Melissa Dylan, and Lexie Rose, Raines developed an ear for dynamic, colorful arrangements. His production style weaves soul textures with a modern alt-pop edge—each track carrying the emotional weight of a storyteller who has lived through every stage of the creative process.

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Josh Raines isn’t just making music—he’s crafting healing experiences. The Nashville-based producer, songwriter, and alternative soul artist has charted an unconventional but inspiring path, from pop-rock frontman to in-demand music producer and now, a rising solo artist whose story is as heartfelt as his songs.

A Doctor Making Music for Mental Health

By day, Josh Raines is a physician specializing in mental health and substance use recovery. “I’m a doctor that helps people with their mental health, and I create music to help with my own,” he says. It’s a powerful alignment—art that’s both therapeutic and sonically stunning.

As he continues to release new music, Josh Raines is carving a unique space where soul meets science, where storytelling meets sonic elegance, and where healing happens—one lyric at a time.

Influences That Echo Through the Decades

Raised on a steady diet of Motown classics, '60s pop, and oldies radio, Raines channels the melodic genius of artists like Smokey Robinson and Creedence Clearwater Revival. His guitar work recalls the earnestness of teenage rock dreams, but now refined into rhythmically rich hooks that pulse with groove and intention.

His lyrics? Thoughtful, poetic, and unfailingly optimistic—even when life gets heavy. With a gift for alliteration and an ear for nuance, Raines crafts songs that both uplift and resonate.

Music, Love, and Identity

The name "Josh Raines" isn’t just a rebrand—it’s a tribute. “My wife Kayla, who most of these songs are about, has been endlessly supportive of my creative process,” Raines explains. “She took my last name, so it felt full-circle to honor her with my music and artist name. Besides, no one can spell or pronounce Wienczkowski.”

That personal touch runs deep through his work. His music is born not only from artistic passion but also from a parallel mission: helping others heal.