fun zone: Recent Episodes
Nordista Freeze
fun zone is a multi-show channel created by Nordista Freeze featuring long form conversations and a spotify-exclusive radio show. SUPPORT nordista freeze on patreon to join the discord community.
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starting the year right w my sweet friend bob magee of homemade haircuts. i really believe in this band & am so excited to watch them bloom this year :) follow @homiehaircuts on instagram & stream their musique!!!!!!
jordy searcy & scooter spicer joins freeze tv to talk about puerto rico & protein powder. also we have 100 surprise guests bc jordy is a RASCAL and sent the link out to everyone!!!!!!!! including john canada of the brook & the bluff whom I used to owe a lot of money
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last seen together on the open road, Nikki Barber & Nordista Freeze unite in the fun zone for a beautiful conversation. I always learn a lot from Nikki. It was really special to discuss with her the loss of live music. We broke down the relationship between self & art & work and what that looks like in 2021.
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This week we're again in the beautiful Nashville, TN & I'm talking to my friend since childhood, Gentry Wigginton! A wise, talented, and hard-working friend, Gentry is a founder/owner of Living Waters Brewery in East Nashville (next to Grimeys!). Today he shares with us a little wisdom he's learned from starting a brewery right before a global pandemic.
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Legit Smitty is a new star in nashville's DIY music scene. he joins me today to discuss his new song & upcoming release Goodwill Steeple. we also talk about his "non-label label" Holy Moly Records & aspirations of playing Bridgestone Arena.
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Today I'm celebrating my first big FREEZE TV milestone. 10k views across YouTube & podcast platform. Thank you so much for keeping up : ) I have no idea why I made this video feel so weird hahahaha
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the wonderfully talented & extremely kind michael eliran joins me today. we discuss a world of topics, including the much anticipated next dolly spartans release : )
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it's so good to be talking with my friend Xae Lew. we met in the DIY community of Clemson SC, at Nana's Banana Cabana. today we're talking about his first spotify-release Dnim Nepo which is out now.
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today I'm launching a new show where I travel the world through the power of friendship. each guest tells me a little bit about their life & shares a word of advice. at the end, they pick a friend that inspires them to be the next guest.
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carter long enters the zone to discuss kid lake's new single "now i can't remember". we discuss touring together and the current state of both the music industry & progressive politics.
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cry baby - @crybabyempire
jamie gray - @jamiegrayyy
What an absolute treat to be talking with artist Grace Hall. She's an incredibly kind friend & unbelievable multi-disciplinary artist who's spent the last three years studying in Chicago.
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I'm genuinely so stoked to be featuring an artist I've been really into recently. Glitch Gum is a fantastic hyperpop artist who recently was on a song remixed by 100 Gecs. Today we discuss the genre at large & his crazy quarantine come-up. keep the fun zone alive with a "like" and "subscribe" : )
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It's crazy to think we were both routed to SXSW when this pandemic hit. One of the most talented & wonderful bands I've crossed paths with, Late Nite Laundry, joins me from their practice space in Chicago to talk about their new single "Fantasy" and the jarring transition from touring to quarantine.
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Ari Lindo: @ariguitari96
Brenden: @elchicocubanito
Alex Santilli: @drums_is_love
My great friend Nathaniel Banks stopped by to celebrate episode 50 of Fun Zone!!!!!!! Nathaniel is a member of Arlie, a band that completely rocks my world. They are currently putting the final touches on their album. We discuss this & more today on Fun Zone.
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My new friend Michael Alan Scott stops by to talk about his new collection of music Tom Apple, Vol. 1. Michael is a freshmen at Belmont & amidst Covid, is already making waves in the Nashville music scene.
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Sean & Michael are two friends of mine who met during a poker game over quarantine & are now roommates in Nashville. Today we talk about their place in Nashville's music scene/industry. Halfway through we are joined by two more friends (including a Fun Zone alumni) for a game of Jenga. wanna support Fun Zone but don't have time or money? like and subscribe across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast : ) forreal I will see that & it means the world to me
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sam lindsey - @samlindsey
ethan fortenberry - @ethansroom
telamor - @telamormusic
bigtime tommie - @tommieromola1
Today I'm catching up with my friend Griffin who has moved to New York to create RETAIL, a somewhat indefinable collective of musicians, artists & people. This is a really interesting conversation about the future of the music industry & social media. help fun zone in an easy way with a like & subscribe
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Jac & Ella return to the Fun Zone, updating us on new music & plans for 2021. We get really into the nitty gritty of the music industry & if it's still possible to make a living as an artist. support in an easy way with a like & subscribe : )
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Rob Griffith of Real Sword rejoins me for a way-too-short conversation on the future of the music industry. Seriously could've talked all night.
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"GUUUUUUUUETTS!!!!!!" That's what people yelled at Guetts from stage on tour...even people that have never met him. It's a very surreal thing. Today he joins me to promote his new project Crumbsnatcher's new song & music video "Satin Glow". good gosh pls like & subscribe I will personally fly to your house & play a game of monopoly !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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holy moly! I can't stop listening to Sam Soto! We had an awesome time meeting for the first time on the fun zone. We talk about 2021 & the constant re-dedication of modern artistry. It's one of my favorite episodes to date & I hope you enjoy it too. you can help support Fun Zone with a like & subscribe : )
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Claire Tines & Claire Owens have been hoping to meet Jobin Butterfield, so we orchestrated a hang on Fun Zone. I also invite my sister, a rapper from Miami, and Fun Zone favorite Daniel J. Graves.
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In endless motivation, dedication & caffeination, my friend David Russell joins me to discuss his move to New York and the current state of his music career. like and subscribe you big dummy! ...sorry I said that :(
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I'm truly honored to be catching up w/ Shane T, a great friend & tremendous artist who constantly inspires me. This episode was so much fun, it truly flew by. help me interview my heroes w/ an easy like & subscribe : )
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I've been uncertain wether Evan Ward truly exists. He's seemingly a close friend of many of my friends, yet we never seem to cross paths. It's always "Dude! Evan was just here!" Today, we finally got a chance to talk and it was an absolute treat. We cover a lot of ground. Check out his two new songs "Window" and "Days".
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a sweet pre-thanksgiving convo w/ my buddy Watson Maack. we talk about his story of music & faith as he prepares to release his debut album. like & subscribe and I will make you bakies (cookies) & drive to your door & say "thank you my sweet sweet sweetie!!!!!!!"
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Freaky Friday!!!!!!! Or something like that. I met Isabel last week, when she asked me to be on her podcast. We had such a good time talking about my music, I wanted to invite her to Fun Zone to learn a little bit more about her story. We wound up digging pretty deep into the ideas of modern artistry & social media. like & subscribe pls pls pls pls pls pls pls <3
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Fun fun fun!!!!!!! Y'all this was such a fun episode with my new friend!!!!!!! Sunshine is the artist I aspire to be, excelling in music, fashion, TikTok virality, and the list truly goes on. I got in touch with Sunshine when her Instagram was hacked and wanted to bring her on to discuss growing her art online, even amidst this frustrating situation.
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today I present the most chaotic episode to date. my new friends Jaylee & Taylee share crazy stories & Jaylee reads a transcript of my messages to her on hinge.
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ozone Ent - @ozoneent
Today I'm joined by my sweet friend Leah Leach. Everyone is better after a coffee date with Leah. She's a very supportive friend to myself & so many talented artists in the community. Today we discuss her relationship with Nashville, the music scene & the day-to-day of post-college quarantine life.
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Today I had the privilege of talking with my new friend Wabie! We discuss dropping out of college, his prolific two years of music & the TikTok virality of his song "Hey Lover".
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wabie - @wabievee
Today I caught up with my friend Augustus Carroll. I saw his band The Shy perform in 2016 and was blown away. Over the last four years I've had the opportunity to play many shows & spend time with Augustus. He's not only a very talented songwriter & but a really solid friend. Give his new solo music a listen!
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Season two premieres with my sweet friends Ryan Woods & Octavio, who I met thru the DIY scene in Knoxville, TN. Today we discuss their new music, quarantine & their move to L.A.
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ryan woods - @itsryanwoods
octavio - @octaviothedweeb
Ele Ivory swings by to discuss her Kickstarters campaign & the visual album she's campaigning for.
For years, Eddie Island has been one of the most exciting artists in Nashville. Today we caught up on life post-American Idol, including his upcoming album & online shop. Welcome to the island!
Girl Tones are one of Bowling Green's most exciting acts. This sibling rock duo swung by to discuss their newest music & the BG music scene.
Annie Leeth stops by to discuss her upcoming music & her move to Atlanta. "Tired Eyes" is available everywhere.
From pop music to streetwear fashion, Olivia Grasso discusses her newest creative endeavors.
Nashville musician & meme-king Lake Markham stops by to discuss his findings of Pineapple Tours.
Katie Knipper is a Nashville-based creative. Her newest work Quarantimes is available now.
Kelsey Abbott is a Nashville-based music artist. Today we discuss our relationship with DIY & how to grow your music while staying true to yourself.
Julia Anderson is a musician in Chattanooga, TN & performing with Future Crib, Planet Terrestrial, O Summer, and also in my band sometimes : ) Today we dive into an honest discussion on touring & her struggle with an eating disorder.
Nashville's newest pop star Seint Monet discusses her debut singles and the story of becoming an artist.
Annika Bennett is a Nashville-based artist & songwriter. Her new single "Sober Up" won the 2020 John Lennon Scholarship and marks the beginning of a new era. Today we discuss her journey through music, and what it's like being both an artist & a songwriter.
Johnny Hopson is a humble leader of the Nashville DIY music scene, from his powerful & prolific work in Future Crib, to the countless list of projects he tours with & records in his studio (myself, Briston Maroney, O Summer, S. Grant Parker, Z. Swann, and many more). Today we discuss Future Crib's new collection of songs Silverdays.
And The Boys are a Nashville-based indie-pop group. They've been one of my favorite bands for years & now we're releasing a song together. Today I discuss with Aaron Parke & Brady Heyen their evolving music career & unique direction of laid-back ambition.
Jarren Blair is a Nashville-based music artist. Today we discussed the innovative ways he's connecting with his fans & the new music he's cooking up.
Nashville-based music artist Fulton Lee joins me to celebrate his recent victory in Lightning 100's Music City Mayhem. Today we talk through his story and some of the biggest moments of his life.
Sierra Torres is a Nashville-based visual artist & musician who fronts the band Geez Louise. Today we discussed growing up in Spring Hill, DIY art & life during quarantine.
Beth Scott & Jules Hawkins join me to discuss their new project Vibetown, their band Venditty & living in Nashville.
Rob & Jay Griffith joined me for a late night call about Real Sword, Flyco & their love for music.
Daniel Graves is an aspiring actor and musician from Smyrna, TN. Today we break down his social media & life during quarentine.
Celebrating her debut EP "Sugarcoated", my friend Gatlin joins me to discuss a little bit of everything, including her musical journey from Orlando to Nashville.
Today I caught up with good friend Bryce DuBray. When we're not on tour together, he stays busy with an endless stream of projects including my own, Future Crib, Kelsey Abbott & The Divine Church.
Amy Pearl & I met over Instagram, right when the pandemic hit. I was immediately drawn to her ever-evolving creative nature. Today we discuss fiber art, Chicago, and our budding friendship,
Big Sma is one of my best friends. We have been chasing wild dreams together for eight years now. Tonight we talk about the beginning of Nordista Freeze, unmasking pop culture, and the future of touring.
John Roseboro is someone I have never been able to stop thinking about. For nine & half years, I've been a fan of John's music - from his high school band Stray Kites to his powerful new solo music. I've tried my best to keep in touch with him & today we finally engage in a curious discussion about his journey. We discuss his high school buzz, living in a cave, moving to Southern California, starting a family and his two new singles.
Jac Thompson is a dear friend & a wonderful artist. She just finished funding her debut album. Today we talked about the album process & our five years of friendship.
In the midst of crowdfunding his new album, Ethansroom stopped by and talked about his upcoming album & life in Nashville.
Ella Mine is one of the sweetest souls in the entire world. Today we discuss her new concept album Dream War & five years of friendship.
S. Grant Parker has been my best friend since 4th grade. From little league baseball to touring the US, we have shared many special memories. Today we caught up & discussed his musical journey.