For as long as I can remember, music has been the thing I've wanted to build my life around. And somehow, after years of writing songs, playing shows, producing records, and figuring things out as I go, I've managed to turn that dream into my full-time job.

I'm Jeff Toth, an independent singer-songwriter and producer based in Nashville, TN, and I'm currently working on what will be my debut full-length album, "Naked Apology" -- but I need your help bringing it to life!

I'm a completely independent artist. No record label, no management, no booking agent, no marketing team, and no financial backing. Everything I've built so far has been done independently and almost entirely by me. This year, I put together and funded my own tours, booking venues, coordinating travel, promoting shows, and getting myself across the country. At one point, it was literally just me, my Subaru, and a rooftop tent. I've played in new cities, met incredible people, and shared my music with audiences all over the country. I've loved every second of it.

But the reality of being a full-time independent musician is that you're constantly wearing fifteen different hats. Between side gigs and bills, sometimes it feels like I'm working around the clock just to create enough room to make my art.

I've spent years producing my own songs and doing everything I can with the resources I have. And while I'm incredibly proud of what I've accomplished independently, I feel like it's time to take a bigger leap.

I don't just want to make another record. I want to make the record I've always envisioned.

For Naked Apology, I want to step outside of doing absolutely everything myself and collaborate with some incredibly talented professionals who can bring these songs to a whole new level. From the production and recording to the mixing, mastering, and all the details that make a great record feel truly special, I want to give these songs the attention and resources they deserve. These songs explore growing up, relationships, self-reflection, the passage of time, and the beautiful messiness of figuring life out. In many ways, it's the most honest representation of who I am as an artist.

That's where you come in.

Making a professional, full-length album is incredibly expensive, especially without a label or financial backing. I'm raising money to help cover the costs of recording, professional musicians, production, mixing, mastering, and the creative work that goes into making a record of this scale. Asking for help isn't easy, but every contribution, big or small, would make a meaningful difference. If you're not in a position to contribute, sharing this campaign with someone who might connect with my music means just as much.

I've spent years chasing this dream; driving to shows, sleeping in the back of cars, playing to rooms full of strangers, writing songs and losing sleep, all trying to build something from the ground up. I'm not anywhere near done, and I have so much more I want to share.

If you've ever listened to a song of mine, come out to a show, followed along, or simply believe in independent music, I'd be incredibly grateful to have you be part of this next chapter.

Thank you for helping me make something I hope you'll be able to listen to for years to come.

With love and gratitude,

Jeff