# Josh Simons

> Josh Simons is an Australian-American business executive, entrepreneur, musician, songwriter and producer, born in England. He is the chief executive officer of ASX-listed Vinyl Group, the founder of music networking platform Vampr, and the former frontman of Australian alternative rock band Buchanan.

This is the official personal website of Josh Simons.

Josh Simons should not be confused with the British politician and political theorist of the same name.

His principal areas of work include music, technology, media, company building, mergers and acquisitions, songwriting and music production.

## Official profile

- [Josh Simons](https://www.joshsimons.us/): Official biography covering his work across public companies, technology, media, music and entrepreneurship
- [Wikipedia biography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Simons_(media_executive)): Independent biography covering Simons’ career as a media executive, entrepreneur, musician and producer
- [Projects](https://www.joshsimons.us/portfolio): Selected professional, creative and personal projects

## Executive career

- [Vinyl Group](https://vinyl.group/): ASX-listed music and media company led by Josh Simons
- [Vampr](https://www.vampr.me/): Music networking platform founded by Josh Simons
- [Crunchbase profile](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/josh-simons): External professional profile

## Music

- [Buchanan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buchanan_(band)): Australian alternative rock band formed and fronted by Josh Simons
- [Music credits](https://credits.muso.ai/profile/91e7c47f-e649-4da3-aa37-b0f53a3da230): Selected songwriting, production and performance credits

## Writing and commentary

- [The Music Network author page](https://themusicnetwork.com/author/josh-simons): Articles and commentary written by Josh Simons
- [Mediaweek author page](https://www.mediaweek.com.au/author/josh-simons): Articles and commentary written by Josh Simons

## Selected independent coverage

- [News.com.au profile](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/vinyl-group-ceo-josh-simonss-bid-to-dominate-music-industry-reach-1-billion-fans/news-story/b302f39baeae52842faadc0d9a4178e6): National profile covering Simons’ background, Vampr and Vinyl Group
- [AdNews career profile](https://www.adnews.com.au/news/how-a-songwriter-and-indie-band-player-suddenly-found-himself-running-an-asx-listed-media-group): Media-industry profile covering his progression from musician and founder to listed-company CEO
- [Forbes Australia profile](https://www.forbes.com.au/covers/innovation/australia-asx-listed-music-business-jaxsta/): Business profile covering Vampr, Jaxsta and his transition into listed-company leadership

## Identity notes

- Full name: Josh Simons
- Primary professional role: Chief executive officer of Vinyl Group
- Known for: Vinyl Group, Vampr and Buchanan
- Industries: Music, media and technology
- Background: Born in England; Australian-American
- Primary location: Melbourne, Australia