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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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    This Friday, October 17, 2025
    ALBUMS
    ANTHNY DIARY ENTRY 1 [Provident]
    AOH Music BEHOLD (Acoustic Live), Vol. 1 (independent)
    Blanca Full Bloom [Curb]
    Chris Blue Every Day Is Christmas [Gaither]
    Geoff Moore and The Distance Foundations (Re-Release) [Girder]
    Geoff Moore and The Distance A Place To Stand (Re-Release) [Girder]
    Vince Gill 50 Years From Home: I Gave You Everything I Had - EP [UMG]
    Nate Parrish Make Me A Mountain (independent)
    Psallos The New and Better Way: Hymns of Hebrews (independent)
    Anne Wilson Stars [Capitol CMG]
    Megan Woods The Truth EP [Fair Trade]

    SINGLES
    Elevation Worship Jesus Be The Name - Single [Provident]
    F'rael God's Wheel (ft. TRYBISHOP) - Single [Syntax]
    Brandon Lake When A Cowboy Prays (Amazon Music Songline) - Single [Provident]
    LEON Undefeated - Single [El Rescate Music]
    No Vain Glory UNLEADED - Single [Syntax]
    Park 7 The Hope Is On The Way - Single (independent)
    Rave Jesus & Gracie Binion Need Your Love - Single [Provident]
    REFVGE, Cyfë II & WAY? U P W A R D S ft. Bianca Silver & Josh LeCroy - Single [Syntax]
    Rhymes In Harmony & MAYIA My Sister - Single [Syntax]
    Rock City Worship Gravestone - Single [Capitol CMG]
    Anton Scholl Born To Love You - Single [Near Kingdom]
    Nathan Sheridan Don't Lose Hope - Single [WieRok]
    SNT. VINCENT Feast of the Saints - Single [Syntax]
    Vertical Kings Faith In Stereo - Single [Covenant]
    Vic Lucas, Essence Natay & Ashleey Barnes Let it Rain - Single [Syntax]
    Zane Vickery All Things New - Single (independent)
    Aaron Williams Abide (feat. CAIN) - Single [Integrity]

    DVD
    Chris Blue Every Day Is Christmas DVD [Gaither]

    Next Friday, October 24, 2025
    ALBUMS
    John Allan untitled EP [Centricity]
    Dan Bremnes The Villain - EP [Curb]
    Clear Convictions Endure [Resuscitation]
    God Behind Bars Music Live From Angola Prison Vol. 1 [Provident]
    Fepeste This World Ain't Mine to Change [Velvet Blue]
    gio. FINE BY ME [Capitol CMG]
    Brandon Lake Amazon Music Songline [Provident]
    Tyson Motsenbocker Modern Worries [Tooth & Nail]
    Smalltown Poets St. Augustine (independent)
    Zahriya Zachary Rediscovery [Bethel]

    SINGLES
    29:11 Worship, Zion Rempel You Never Fail (feat. Emily Guy) - Single [DREAM]
    Joe L Barnes Grief, Joy, Gratitude - Single [Provident]
    Chad Cory, Zacardi Cortez My First Love (Remix) - Single [DREAM]
    Leanna Crawford Beginning Of Your Grace - Single [Provident]
    darthy Juniper Tree - Single [WieRok]
    Emerson Day Midnight Hour - Single [Fair Trade]
    Good Weather Forecast lows2highs - Single [DREAM]
    Grace + Max Rich - Single [WieRok]
    Mercy Tribe Music The King is in the Room (feat. Ayiesha Woods) - Single (independent)
    Mountains in the Sea You Never Fail (feat. Emily Guy) - Single [DREAM]
    Seph Schlueter Already On The Way (feat. Benjamin William Hastings) - Single [Provident]
    Tomb Slayer The Christmas Lamb (feat. Khristian Dentley & Sarah Whittemore) - Single [Tomb Slayer]
    The Undertaking! All Smiles - Single (independent)

    VINYL
    Clear Convictions Endure [Resuscitation]


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