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Elle Limebear
Elle Limebear talks with Bandkind about writing and recording in the UK, growing up near the coast in Brighton, UK, American tour memories with Delirious Dad Martin Smith, and making "Rest of Us" her own.
Zach Bolen
Zach Bolen, frontman for Citizens, talks about the process of pressing vinyl, song writing theories and the artistry that faith brings to it all. Hear how post pandemic, Zach and his family relocate from Seattle to Music City, where things take shape in a retreat ministry.
Kevin Quinn
Kevin Quinn talks Disney's show Bunked, Netflix Movie A week Away and his song It;s About Time. He also talks co-writing with Jordan Sapp and Walker Hayes. Nik is backstage with Kevin Quinn.
Cody Carnes
Cody Carnes was 15 years old when he began leading worship, and now he is just moments away from reentering the packed stadium stage with his wife, Kari Jobe. They join Elevation Worship where the packed house will hear "The Blessing" (Live) for the first time in Philadelphia! Before he takes the stage with this huge audience surprise, we talk early music inspiration, co-writing The Blessing with Elevation, and new co-writes with artists and songwriters in the music scene that you may have loved for years! Join Bandkind backstage for the exclusive and the bonus full Philly performance of The Blessing!
Ryan Ellis
Bandkind caught up with Ryan Ellis on The Kingdom Tour w. Kirk Franklin x Maverick City Music (see previous episode at bandkind.com). The Capitol One Arena in Washington D.C. was all but Sold Out and Ryan Ellis took time to talk with us about how he landed this tour opportunity with Housefires, how he and his wife have survived the death of their son, and how Ryan Ellis Music has birthed healing in the heart of this California Native and Navy Veteran.
The Kingdom Tour
Bandkind had the great opportunity to repeat a once in a lifetime opportunity with Kirk Franklin. Backstage, Nik revisits a 1990s memory with an impact on today's new artists: Naomi Rain, Chandler Moore, Lizzy Morgan, Brandon Lake, Ryan Ellis, Kirby Kaple (all showed out on this tour). Proud of them! Join the journey and see where you land! Could be start a "revolution" on your retro self!
KB
Music Executive & hip hop artist, KB talks with Nik at Bandkind about his music, his podcast called South Side Rabbi, and his latest collection under the HGA fashion brand. Good quotes in this conversation, and it's humility that rises to the top! The live show was fire, like everything else he seems to set his hands to. Bandkind is backstage with KB (twice) he cuts it really close to stage time with Tauren Wells. Watch and see as he runs from being backstage with us, to front and center--just in time.
Mac Powell
On a telephone plugged into a wall, Mac Powell and Nik had a music conversation about a new cassette release from independent band, Third Day. Even if 1992 was a long time ago, the music in between has left an indelible mark. This is what "one small step for Bandkind" is all about! We hope you love hearing what happens with that first step when people play, support and love music. Nik spans the discography of a Legend and a long-time friend in Mac Powell.
Tauren Wells
TAUREN WELLS is backstage with Bandkind. (You can hear the hum of the tour busses right around us) Joy In The Morning is out now! You gotta hear TAUREN WELLS latest!
Chris Brown
Chris Brown of Elevation Worship talks with Bandkind backstage at show #6 (Reading PA) of Elevation Nights, the new album LION, and his fav co-labs in the song writing process. Join us backstage pre-show, and see glimpses of the night and a crowd that's truly sold out!
Ellie Holcomb
Ellie Holcomb talks with Bandkind about her show with Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors. She's not just back stage, she's under the stage as she surfaces to talk about the show that night. In the Colonial Theatre balcony, Nik sits in the seat where American Icon and Actor Steve McQueen got his start. She reads short excepts from two amazing books and gives glimpses of the town and tour!
Anne Wilson
Anne Wilson was named Billboards Top 21 Under 21 and is the biggest debut single launch since 2018s "Reckless Love" from Cory Asbury. And now her first full length Album is out! Anne Wilson talks cover art, design, co-labs with Hillary Scott and Crowder, and what her brother would be doing if he was alive today.
Logan Cain
Bandkind sits down with Logan CAIN to talk about two back to back tours: Hits Deep with TobyMac The Brand New Tour with Matthew West. Logan talks about family heritage patterns and the special bond he has with his sisters Taylor and Madison, who with him, make up Cain the band. Logan's baby girl makes her interview debut with Bandkind (2 weeks old)!
Page Turner
Page Turner hosts Fix My Flip on HGTV and tells us what it means to build a show from the ground up: homeowners to flip strategy. Sharing the pitfalls and the glam, she talks about being a guest judge on HGTVs Rock The Block, and about the function of her faith as a flipper, mother and entrepreneur.
Tommy Iceland
Music for Ukraine in their native tongue
Tommy Iceland re-builds a familiar song with Ukrainian voices. A seemingly insurmountable musical gesture meets a Ukrainian nation where they are--scattered. @tommyiceland shares the vision with Nik at Bandkind, relives details of the co-lab; he shares his encouragement from the @christomlin team and the bravery of a Ukrainian who made the decision to turn the recording equipment in the basement of church to--ON.
Matthew West
Matthew West hangs pre-show with Bandkind to talk about just how far he will go to make a great music video, collaborations with Mark Hall and Casting Crowns and his heart to connect with his live audience.
Rhett Walker
Rhett Walker talks with Bandkind about The Gospel Song & Tailgatin' Tour, riding ATVs while shooting a music video, and he mentions his first job being a foundation for his lifestyle which includes making time for the Daddy Daughter Dance.
Abby Robertson
Abby Robertson's breakout single "Without Your Love" is spinning now at radio stations across America, but what if she had just left it as an idea on her iphone! She's on the road with WinterJam '22 headlined by Skillet & Tauren Wells (and joining some label mates too. She sees the two female band members in I Am They becoming lifelong friendships for her.)
Listen here as Nik introduces new artist Abby Robertson recorded live from the WJTL, Lancaster PA broadcast studios.
Mandisa
Mandisa has told stories from the stage and with song for years. Her new book "Out Of The Dark" probes stories from the past to the present and invites us to join her for our own mental health sake. Song lyrics, Q&A, American Idol auditions it's all in her new book coming out March 14th. This conversation is a preview!