Bringin' it Backwards

Ever wondered what it's like to risk it all for your dream before you even finish high school? On this episode of Bringin' it Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with Simone Simons, powerhouse vocalist of the symphonic metal band Epica. Simone opens up about her humble beginnings in the Netherlands—where mandatory flute lessons unexpectedly led her to discover her own passion for singing. She shares how a tw...

What happens when you trade a neuroscience degree at UCLA for the unpredictable world of music? On this episode of Bringin' it Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with singer-songwriter Isabella Kensington—a rising artist whose million-plus TikTok following and viral covers are just the be...

Ready for a dose of true backstage energy? In this episode of Bringin' it Backwards, Adam Lisicky welcomes rising pop powerhouse Madelline for a conversation packed with personal grit, creative breakthroughs, and the real story behind her genre-blending journey.

From growing up in Connecticut surrounded by music and art, to boldly moving to Montreal to kickstart her songwriting career, Madelline opens up a...

Ever wondered what it's like to go from a tiny hamlet in England to the heart of Manhattan—and then channel all those big feelings into powerful, honest music? On this episode of Bringin' It Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with Ella Rosa, an artist whose journey might just inspire you to rethink what's possible.

Ella opens up about her move from Reading, England to New York City at age eleven, tackling t...

On this episode of Bringin' It Backwards, host Adam Lisicky reconnects with Caroline Grace Vein (Blondestandard) for an honest, inspiring conversation about resilience, creativity, and the journey of an artist. Nearly three years after her breakthrough debut "Blue Eyes," Caroline opens up...

Welcome back to Bringin' It Backwards, the podcast where we dig deep into the journeys that turned aspiring artists into legends—and where you get the inside story, straight from the source. On this episode, host Adam Lisicky sits down with Waylon Reavis of A Killer's Confession, a voice you might recognize from his iconic run fronting Mushroomhe...

If you've ever wondered what happens when an artist goes all-in—risking comfort for creativity, clarity for chaos, and ultimately, artistic evolution—this episode of Bringin' It Backwards is for you.

Adam Lisicky sits down for a long-awaited catch-up with Hannah Fairlight, the singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor whose journey takes us from her small-town roots to international adventures, r...

On this episode of Bringin' It Backwards, Adam sits down with Zahna—a resilient rock artist whose journey is anything but typical. Born in Monterrey, Mexico, Zahna moved with her family to Ohio before spending a pivotal year in Mexico to reconnect with her roots. After settling in Texas, music quickly became her passion, from musical theater to high school battle of the bands.

But Zahna's story goes much d...

On this episode of "Bringin' it Backwards," Adam and Tera Lisicky sit down with Gannon Fremin of Gannon Fremin and CCREV for an honest, down-to-earth conversation about chasing dreams, building a band from the ground up, and the realities of making it in the music industry. Gannon shares how growing up in a tight-knit, musical family in South Oklahoma shaped his early love for music—he didn't even realize ...

What does it take to turn a love of music into a thriving band, and why do some artists find their truest path only when they let go of what they thought they wanted? On this episode of Bringin' it Backwards, Adam sits down with Oliver Pierce and Isaac Midleton from New Translations—a rising Nashville band whose journey defies convention and expectations.

Oliver grew up in Kentucky, Isaac in Chihuahua, Mex...

Welcome back to Bringin' It Backwards, the podcast where rising and legendary artists share their real stories and spill the secrets behind their journeys to stardom. In this episode, Adam welcomes back singer-songwriter Cate Turner for an unprecedented fourth appearance—making her the reigning record holder for most visits to the show!

Cate first joined us in 2021, and since then, her story has been anyth...

From writing diss tracks in high school to racking up over 150 million streams on Spotify, Chri$tian Gate$ has carved out a lane of his own in the music world—powered by authenticity and a bit of bravado. On this episode of Bringin' it Backwards, Adam and Tera Lisicky take you backstage with Chri$tian as he shares how a childhood surrounded by music transformed into a songwriting obsession, and why building drama in school actually...

From viral TikTok moments at Coachella to a billboard stunt that had the internet talking, IZZA's been turning heads with her creative, bold approach to pop music—and storytelling. In this episode of Bringin' it Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with Los Angeles-born IZZA as she shares her journey from growing up in Encino surrounded by music-loving parents, to diving into songwriting at age thirteen and s...

What happens when a teenage metalhead from a quiet Swedish suburb grabs a guitar, jumps on a local bus with his friends—and some of the biggest names in Scandinavian metal—and decides to rewrite the soundtrack of modern metal? On today's episode of Bringin' it Backwards, Adam and Tera Lisicky sit down with Mikael Stanne of legendary band Dark Tranquility for a candid, unfiltered look at three-plus decades ...

What does it really take to leave home, risk it all, and start over in the heart of country music? On this episode of Bringin' It Backwards, Adam and Tera Lisicky sit down with rising country artist Charly Reynolds for a candid look at her journey from growing up in Orlando, Florida—where Disney magic and country music mixed in unexpected ways—to hustling her way onto Nashville's famed Broadway stages.

Cha...

Ever wondered what it takes to bridge the worlds of punk, literature, rock climbing, and cinematic music videos? On this episode of Bringin' It Backwards, Adam sits down with Nik Leuthold of the band NONEXISTER for an honest conversation that pulls back the curtain on an extraordinary artistic journey. Growing up in Zurich with a feminist author as a mother, Nik was a published co-author by age 12, and soo...

From a babysitter spinning New Found Glory records in South Florida to sharing stages with Simple Plan and State Champs, Jonathon Fraser—better known as Northbound—has crafted a story of indie grit, pop-punk spirit, and relentless drive. In this episode of Bringin' It Backwards, Adam and Tera Lisicky sit down with Jonathon to trace his journey from anxious high schooler in Fort Lauderdale's DIY scene to fu...

What happens when a small-town kid with a love for the stage dares to dream big? On this episode of Bringin' It Backwards, Adam and Tera sit down with Jay, the creative force behind Vienna Vienna, to unravel his incredible journey from a tiny mountain town near Fresno to landing a record deal with Pete Wentz and hitting the road with K.Flay.

Jay opens up about his artistic roots—growing up surrounded by mu...

On this episode of Bringin' it Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with Henry Cox, frontman of Boston Manor, for an honest, no-frills conversation about how a kid from Blackpool, England went from drumming in jazz band and playing school musicals to leading one of modern rock's most dynamic acts. Henry opens up about his unlikely entry into music—being the kid without a musical family, drawn into the world o...