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The Insyderz are one of the best ska-core bands around. They've spent the last 2 years creating 3 great albums (with another on the way), touring the country, and just plain making great music. Trumpist Bram Roberts dropped his brass for a moment while recording Skalleluia 2 to answer some questions.
This interview took place on: 4/23/99.



  • Jesus freak Hideout: Why the name, "Insyderz?"
    Bram Roberts: Duran Duran was taken. It's from Col. 4:2. The world are the outsiders, so we must be the Insyderz.

  • JFH: How did the band get started?
    Bram: Joe and Nate started leading worship at their church, and decided to form a Ska band.

  • JFH: How would you describe your sound?
    Bram: Harder edged ska with punk and metal influence.

  • JFH: What bands have influenced your sound? Fight of My Life
    Bram: Bosstones. Britney Spears. POD.

  • JFH: What is the song "The Hunted" about?
    Bram: It's from a dream that Joe had. The devil is after him, but through the power of the Lord, the tables turn.

  • JFH: What inspired the song, "Forgive and Forget?"
    Bram: It's about Joe's Dad who left the family when Joe was in high school. The claw is a goofy thing that was when Joe's Dad tickled him, but it's really symbolic of a child's fear and the need for a father's love.

  • JFH: What is the story behind the hidden track on your new album, Fight of My Life?
    Bram: It was written and performed by our buddy F. Albert Lenz who toured with us. Each line has some kind inside joke from tour.

  • JFH: What is your favorite Insyderz song?
    Bram: Buddy Boy. Listen and you'll know what it means.

  • JFH: What is your favorite scripture verse?
    Bram: Proverbs 3:5-6.

  • JFH: What is your favorite movie?
    Bram: Star Wars or 3 Amigos

  • JFH: Do you prefer Mountain Dew or Surge?
    Bram: Neither. Cream Soda

  • JFH: What's your favorite thing to do to keep busy while on tour?
    Bram: Play station

  • JFH: What does the future hold in store for the Insyderz?
    Bram: Lot's of rock. Lot's of love. Lot's of God.

  • JFH: The Jesus freak Hideout site was started out of appreciation for good Christian music. We've set a goal to try to use the site to spread Christian music, as well as God's Word, & show others how great Christian music can be. Do you listen to Christian music? If so, what bands?
    Bram: Prayer Chain, Plankeye, Supertones

  • JFH: I really appreciate you taking out the time in your busy schedule to answer some questions for us. Are there any last comments you'd like to make?
    Bram: My girlfriend Heidi is the hottest girl in the world.
    Um... uh, sure, Bram. Well, thanks! Looking forward to Skalleluia 2!

     

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    Biscuits Country Fried LoFi - EP [Circle Back]
    Jekalyn Carr JEKALYN X LEGENDS [WayNorth]
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    Josh Garrels Peace To All Who Enter Here, Vol. 2 (independent)
    Amy Jay Mnemonics (independent)
    (UN)WORTHY From the Belly of the Beast - EP (independent)

    SINGLES
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    Gracie Binion Gunpowder - Single [BEC]
    Biscuits Country Fried LoFi - Single [Circle Back]
    Cutright Gram Cracker - Single [Syntax]
    FrenchyRiff Steps - Single [La Resistance]
    Good Things Collective Rejoice! - Single [Real Fun]
    Hillside Recording Everlasting Father - Single (independent)
    Ian Austin, Heather Suzanne Somewhere Far - Single (independent)
    K3hlab Lord You Are - Single [Syntax]
    Kelo The Break-Up - Single [Syntax]
    Ben Lawrence Moving (feat. Pyramid Park) - Single (independent)
    Tasha Layton Christmas All Year Long - Single [BEC]
    Life.Church Worship Tanto - Single (independent)
    Limoblaze Esé - Single [Reach]
    Myles Maestro falling 4 u - Single [Syntax]
    Kevi Morse Yeen ain't wit it - Single [Syntax]
    Jeannie Ortega Boyfriend - Single [Syntax]
    Prodi Da Prodigal Modus Operandi - Single [Syntax]
    Sacrificial Betrayal Take Risk - Single (independent)
    Zane Walls YOU ARE THE FIRE (feat. JontheKid) - Single (independent)
    Rhett Walker Carol of the Bells - Single [BEC]

    This Saturday, November 8, 2025
    SINGLES
    Seth Davey I Can't Sing it Loud Enough - Single (independent)

    Next Friday, November 14, 2025
    ALBUMS
    Emery White Line Fever (Remastered) - Disc One (independent)
    Kings Kaleidoscope Asaph's Arrows II EP [BEC]
    Ronnie Martin Evergreen Melodie [Velvet Blue]
    NF FEAR - EP [Capitol]
    Rave Jesus I MET GOD ON THE DANCEFLOOR [Provident]
    The Young Escape Not Done Yet [BEC]

    SINGLES
    Biscuits Drifting Off (Hayloft) - Single [Circle Back]
    Richard Lynch Why Me Lord - Single [MTS]
    NEEDTOBREATHE Where You Call Home - Single [Omnivore]
    Hunter Plake Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Single [BEC]


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