Artist in the Spotlight

Music tells stories, but not all music can take you on a 3-minute journey… However that’s exactly what Elijah Thomas does! Born to a German dad and an American mum, why did he choose to make music in English over German? As a young musician, does he feel like he's in the firing line? Regardless, Elijah is excited for the future, and he's this weeks... Artist in the Spotlight!For more Episodes in this series, go to the UCB YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/ucbmedia or Check us out on UCB Player or wherever you get your Podcasts.

Making an earworm of a song takes skill, and Hyper Fenton certainly has that! But did you know he first wanted to be an actor? Did you know he dropped that dream one day to study theology? And wait until you hear the questions he's been asking himself about reaching 'the lost'… What does he mean? You can find out, only by listening to this weeks… Artist in the Spotlight!

You know that music that makes you go, ‘oh, I didn’t expect them to talk about that…’ That’s like what Praise Lubangu creates! Praise has been on a journey of battling imposter syndrome since releasing her last album… How has this changed how she sees music? Is she scared of facing it again releasing new music? Praise Lubangu has a story to tell, as this weeks... Artist in the Spotlight!

Music rarely fits into one box, some music really doesn’t! That’s like what Jonny Henninger creates! Who said he wants to create a different way to digest the Bible, but how does that relate to his own struggle? He's also passionate about the church and people being more welcoming to people with neurodiversity's, but how? Jonny's heart is wide open for you and I as this weeks... Artist in the Spotlight!

You know that feeling of being ‘lost in the music’? RIVER RIVER are pro’s at making that! Jonny Bird and Sam Bailey make up the effortlessly cool UK duo, who said RIVER RIVER is all about making music for the love of it! But where did that come from, and why are these two so passionate about it? Find out by listening to RIVER RIVER as this weeks… Artist in the Spotlight!---For more episodes in this series, go to the UCB YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/ucbmedia---Listen-UCB 1: http://ucb.co.uk/ucb1UCB 2: http://ucb.co.uk/ucb2Watch-iOS: https://goo.gl/NMFFQrAndroid: https://goo.gl/772raKRead-http://ucb.co.uk/readPrayerline-http://ucb.co.uk/prayWebsite-http://ucb.co.ukSocial Media-Facebook: http://facebook.co.uk/ucbmediaTwitter: http://twitter.co.uk/ucbmediaInstagram: http://instagram/ucbmedia

Some music makes you feel like you’re moving in slow mo, each breathe deeper than the last, like Samantha McCabe’s music! She's a singer, mum and a professional councillor! Samantha describes her music as 'wanderings through suffering', and explains why. As she is this weeks… Artist in the Spotlight!

Transition music in a film plays when things are falling into place and there’s peace, that's like what fieldlily create! Sisters Emilie and Bethany are based in Devon and write ‘gentle songs for weary hearts’. So how has their new EP helped ‘process…grief and change…’ And through what? To find out, listen to fieldlily as this weeks… Artist in the Spotlight!--- For more videos in this series, go to the UCB YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/ucbmedia --- Listen- UCB 1: http://ucb.co.uk/ucb1 UCB 2: http://ucb.co.uk/ucb2 Watch- iOS: https://goo.gl/NMFFQr Android: https://goo.gl/772raK Read- http://ucb.co.uk/read Prayerline- http://ucb.co.uk/pray Website- http://ucb.co.uk Social Media- Facebook: http://facebook.co.uk/ucbmedia Twitter: http://twitter.co.uk/ucbmedia Instagram: http://instagram/ucbmedia

Some voices continue to amaze and surprise. The kind that makes you go, they can’t sing THAT high or hold the note for THAT long, can they? Spoiler alert, they can. That’s like listening to Bay Turner! You won't believe the story of how he lost and found his voice!!! To find out what happened, listen to Bay, as this weeks… Artist in the Spotlight! --- For more Podcasts in this series, go to the UCB YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/ucbmedia Or check us on the UCB player App, or wherever you get your Podcasts. --- Listen- UCB 1: http://ucb.co.uk/ucb1 UCB 2: http://ucb.co.uk/ucb2 Watch- iOS: https://goo.gl/NMFFQr Android: https://goo.gl/772raK Read- http://ucb.co.uk/read Prayerline- http://ucb.co.uk/pray Website- http://ucb.co.uk Social Media- Facebook: http://facebook.co.uk/ucbmedia Twitter: http://twitter.co.uk/ucbmediaInstagram: http://instagram/ucbmedia

There’s no official genre called ‘driving music’ out there yet. But if there was, VOTA would be all over it! VOTA, who were formerly called Casting Pearls, are a rock band from Nebraska, and are made up of Bryan Olesen and John Wooten, together they are this weeks... Artist in the Spotlight!---For more videos in this series, go to the UCB YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/ucbmedia---Listen-UCB 1: http://ucb.co.uk/ucb1UCB 2: http://ucb.co.uk/ucb2Watch-iOS: https://goo.gl/NMFFQrAndroid: https://goo.gl/772raKRead-http://ucb.co.uk/readPrayerline-http://ucb.co.uk/prayWebsite-http://ucb.co.ukSocial Media-Facebook: http://facebook.co.uk/ucbmediaTwitter: http://twitter.co.uk/ucbmediaInstagram: http://instagram/ucbmedia

Hannah Kerr's music is like a vocal hug! She's an artist, worship leader and songwriter from New York, and she is this weeks Artist in the Spotlight!

This is the Artist in the Spotlight podcast, where you can hear more about your favourite Christian artists, from all around the world! Originally a UCB1 Radio exclusive, Artist in the Spotlight is now available as a weekly podcast! Join Joel Brown as he chats with huge artists about new releases, their faith journey and the inspiration behind their music! You will get to hear from artists like LIN D, Elle Limebear, Faith Child and more every Monday on UCB player or wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!