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Jonathan Smith [a.k.a. TheRealJonSmith] is an American record producer, songwriter, mixer, multi-instrumentalist, session drummer, film composer, and original member of rock band Luna Halo [Rick Rubin / Columbia Records]. Taylor Swift recorded the band's song "Untouchable" on her Fearless: "Platinum Edition" release. Jonathan was formerly based in Nashville sixteen years.

Jonathan recently landed a song he produced and also co-wrote with Hayley Kiyoko in Universal Pictures film and soundtrack "Jem and the Holograms".

Jonathan owns a private world-class studio in Los Angeles, CA called Native South, minutes from Calabasas and Malibu. His record label Native South Records is headquartered there as well.



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Irish Singer/Songwriter Yelpy to Release New Single/Music Video 'Gravity'


Irish Singer/Songwriter Yelpy will release his ambitious music video and single Gravity this Saturday, July 1st., 2023, in Los Angeles, CA.

Chris Canyon to Release New Single 'Forget Me' Featuring Christie Huff


California country artist Chris Canyon is set to release his debut single under Native South Records, alongside featured artist Christie Huff, entitled 'Forget Me'. An upbeat take on the realities of heartbreak and moving on, the single captures modern country melodies with a classic sound that's sure to take mainstream country radio by storm.

Art Mulcahy to Release New Single 'Thunder Road'


Country Rock Artist Art Mulcahy is set to release his new single 'Thunder Road' on Friday, January 28th, 2022. The Official Music Video for 'Thunder Road' was released late 2021. This will be the second single from his forthcoming full length album 'How My Country Sounds'.

Art Mulcahy Unleashes Steel Horses In “thunder Road” Official Music Video 


Country Rock Artist and former United States Marine, Art Mulcahy's full-length album was underway when he told his Los Angeles based producer / mixer Jonathan Smith [a.k.a. TheRealJonSmith] he had written a new song called 'Thunder Road'.

Chris Canyon Releases Acoustic In Studio Performance Video For Upcoming Single “Forget Me”


California Country artist Chris Canyon performs his forthcoming radio single 'Forget Me' live and in-studio at Native South Records Studios in Los Angeles, CA [cinematography by Ieva Georges].

Manchester Band Dalmas to Release New Single 'Is This Love'


Manchester, UK based rock outfit Dalmas returns with their newest single 'Is This Love'. The single will be released on Los Angeles record label Native South Records, September 17, 2021.

TheRealJonSmith and Dalmas Ask IS THIS LOVE With Their New International Radio Single


American record producer Jonathan Smith [a.k.a. TheRealJonSmith] co-writes, produces, and mixes a super uplifting single 'Is This Love' by the Manchester, UK pop rock band Dalmas releasing September 17, 2021 on Los Angeles based label Native South Records.

VIDEO: Art Mulcahy Releases Official Music Video For His Debut Single 'Together We Survive'


Art Mulcahy releases his debut single 'Together We Survive' with a follow up Official Music Video release on May 1, 2021. The single, as well as full length album, was produced and mixed by Jonathan Smith [a.k.a. TheRealJonSmith], for Native South Records.

Art Mulcahy Unites The World With Power Anthem 'Together We Survive'


Art Mulcahy, former Marine and multi-genre artist has written and recorded an incredibly powerful country rock inspired anthem that reminds we are so much greater when we can find common ground as people, a nation, and a world.

TheRealJonSmith Conjures Fire On EP For NO ONE


Record Producer, Songwriter, Mixer, and Multi-Instrumentalist Jonathan Smith [a.k.a. TheRealJonSmith] leaned heavily on his skillset as he produced, engineered, mixed, played drums, bass, additional guitar, as well as synths and piano on the new NO ONE EP. Officially released everywhere on December 18, 2020.

TheRealJonSmith Writes & Produces Song for Universal's JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS


Multi-Genre Record Producer, Songwriter, Mixer, and Multi-Instrumentalist Jonathan Smith [a.k.a. TheRealJonSmith] produced and wrote a “Jem” of a song for Universal's new “Jem and the Holograms” movie and soundtrack.

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