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'''Ex-Nihilo '''is an American Alternative rock band from Columbus, Ohio{{Band_and_Artists}}
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== '''History''' ==
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We are Ex Nihilo. An Alternative-Indie-Pop Rock band from Columbus, Ohio. We draw from influences that include Coldplay, Switchfoot, and Fickle Friends. Our music speaks to our life experiences and we are hopeful that what we bring to you not only makes you move but also makes you think. 


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| '''Origin''' || Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
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| '''Genres''' || Alternative rock • Indie pop • Pop rock • Christian rock
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| '''Years active''' || 2010s–present
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| '''Website''' || [http://www.exnihilomusic.com/ exnihilomusic.com]
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== '''Discography''' ==
'''Ex-Nihilo''' (often stylised ''Ex Nihilo'') is an American alternative / indie pop rock band from Columbus, Ohio. 
The group combines melodic pop hooks with atmospheric rock arrangements and faith-influenced lyrics, drawing comparison to bands such as Coldplay, Switchfoot and Fickle Friends.<ref>About section on Ex-Nihilo Bandsintown profile. https://www.bandsintown.com/a/1357349-ex-nihilo</ref>


== '''External Links''' ==
== History ==
After a previous band dissolved, bassist '''Matt Brooks''' began a new project with drummer '''David Sadowski''' in Columbus and started looking for additional members.<ref>A to Z Entertainment – Ex-Nihilo band bio. https://www.comediansandspeakers.com/music/christian-musicians/ex-nihilo/</ref> 
The lineup solidified with the addition of vocalist / keyboardist '''Austin Hafner''' and guitarist '''Joel Sheppard''', and the band adopted the name '''Ex-Nihilo''' (“out of nothing”).<ref>A to Z Entertainment – Ex-Nihilo band bio. https://www.comediansandspeakers.com/music/christian-musicians/ex-nihilo/</ref>
 
Ex-Nihilo describe themselves as an “Alternative-Indie-Pop Rock band from Columbus, Ohio” whose music “speaks to our life experiences” and aims to both “make you move” and “make you think.”<ref>Bandsintown – Ex-Nihilo profile. https://www.bandsintown.com/a/1357349-ex-nihilo</ref> 
They began appearing regularly in the Columbus scene in the mid-2010s, playing venues such as Rumba Café and Spacebar alongside regional acts like Graceful Closure, Captain Kidd, Shiny Penny and others.<ref>Columbus Dispatch – “Local Limelight: Ex-Nihilo”, 6 April 2017.</ref><ref>Concert listing – Ex-Nihilo at Rumba Café and Spacebar, Columbus, Ohio. https://www.concertarchives.org/ and related Facebook event archives.</ref>
 
The band released a self-titled debut EP, ''Ex-Nihilo'', which became available on iTunes, Spotify and other digital platforms.<ref>Ex-Nihilo Twitter/X bio. https://twitter.com/ex_nihilomusic</ref><ref>A to Z Entertainment – Ex-Nihilo band bio. https://www.comediansandspeakers.com/music/christian-musicians/ex-nihilo/</ref> 
Songs from the EP (including “Enemy”) circulated via YouTube and ReverbNation, helping the group build a following inside and outside Ohio.<ref>YouTube – “Enemy” by Ex-Nihilo video description. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAssiGijWCc</ref><ref>ReverbNation – Ex-Nihilo band page. https://www.reverbnation.com/exnihiloband</ref>
 
== Members ==
 
=== Current members ===
* [[Austin Hafner]] – lead vocals, keyboards<ref>A to Z Entertainment – Ex-Nihilo band bio. https://www.comediansandspeakers.com/music/christian-musicians/ex-nihilo/</ref>
* [[Matt Brooks]] – bass, backing vocals<ref>ReverbNation – Ex-Nihilo band members section. https://www.reverbnation.com/exnihiloband</ref>
* [[David Sadowski]] – drums<ref>A to Z Entertainment – Ex-Nihilo band bio. https://www.comediansandspeakers.com/music/christian-musicians/ex-nihilo/</ref>
* [[Josh Beaudoin]] – rhythm guitar, backing vocals<ref>A to Z Entertainment – Ex-Nihilo band bio. https://www.comediansandspeakers.com/music/christian-musicians/ex-nihilo/</ref>
* [[Joel Sheppard]] – lead guitar<ref>Equipboard – Joel Sheppard (Ex-Nihilo) gear pages. https://equipboard.com/pros/joel-sheppard</ref>
 
=== Former / additional live members ===
* [[Brittany Reed]] – early member (role not consistently documented) 
* [[Tyler Monroe]] – early member (role not consistently documented)<ref>A to Z Entertainment – Ex-Nihilo background section mentioning early lineup. https://www.comediansandspeakers.com/music/christian-musicians/ex-nihilo/</ref>
 
== Musical style ==
Writers have described Ex-Nihilo’s sound as “airy yet serious alternative pop rock,” noting the band’s blend of upbeat, polished production with earnest lyrical themes.<ref>Ryan Getz, “Ohio artists to watch – 2017 edition”, Tuned Up. https://www.iamtunedup.com/ohio-artists-to-watch-2017-edition/</ref> 
The group cite Coldplay, Switchfoot and Fickle Friends among their major influences, alongside a broad mix of alternative and pop-rock artists.<ref>Bandsintown – Ex-Nihilo profile. https://www.bandsintown.com/a/1357349-ex-nihilo</ref>
 
== Discography ==
 
=== EPs ===
* '''''Ex-Nihilo''''' (self-titled digital EP, self-released) – debut EP available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify and other platforms.<ref>Ex-Nihilo Twitter/X bio. https://twitter.com/ex_nihilomusic</ref><ref>YouTube – “Enemy” by Ex-Nihilo video description. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAssiGijWCc</ref>
 
== Notable live shows ==
* 10 January 2017 – The Tree Bar, Columbus, Ohio – with Project Elise, Kostka and Keith Cretin.<ref>Project Elise Facebook event archive. https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEliseMusic/</ref>
* 10 February 2017 – Rumba Café, Columbus, Ohio – with Graceful Closure, Come Wind and Captain Kidd.<ref>Concert Archives – Graceful Closure / Come Wind / Ex-Nihilo / Captain Kidd show listing. https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/graceful-closure-come-wind-ex-nihilo-captain-kidd</ref>
* 27 April 2017 – Spacebar, Columbus, Ohio – with North by North and She Bears.<ref>Fluent Fame Facebook – show announcement including Ex-Nihilo at Spacebar. https://www.facebook.com/fluentfame/</ref>
 
== External Links ==
* [http://www.exnihilomusic.com/ Official website] 
* [https://ex-nihilo.bandcamp.com/ Bandcamp] 
* [https://twitter.com/ex_nihilomusic Ex-Nihilo on Twitter/X] 
* [https://www.reverbnation.com/exnihiloband ReverbNation profile] 
* [https://www.bandsintown.com/a/1357349-ex-nihilo Bandsintown artist page] 
 
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Ex-Nihilo
Origin Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Genres Alternative rock • Indie pop • Pop rock • Christian rock
Years active 2010s–present
Website exnihilomusic.com

Ex-Nihilo (often stylised Ex Nihilo) is an American alternative / indie pop rock band from Columbus, Ohio. The group combines melodic pop hooks with atmospheric rock arrangements and faith-influenced lyrics, drawing comparison to bands such as Coldplay, Switchfoot and Fickle Friends.<ref>About section on Ex-Nihilo Bandsintown profile. https://www.bandsintown.com/a/1357349-ex-nihilo</ref>

History

After a previous band dissolved, bassist Matt Brooks began a new project with drummer David Sadowski in Columbus and started looking for additional members.<ref>A to Z Entertainment – Ex-Nihilo band bio. https://www.comediansandspeakers.com/music/christian-musicians/ex-nihilo/</ref> The lineup solidified with the addition of vocalist / keyboardist Austin Hafner and guitarist Joel Sheppard, and the band adopted the name Ex-Nihilo (“out of nothing”).<ref>A to Z Entertainment – Ex-Nihilo band bio. https://www.comediansandspeakers.com/music/christian-musicians/ex-nihilo/</ref>

Ex-Nihilo describe themselves as an “Alternative-Indie-Pop Rock band from Columbus, Ohio” whose music “speaks to our life experiences” and aims to both “make you move” and “make you think.”<ref>Bandsintown – Ex-Nihilo profile. https://www.bandsintown.com/a/1357349-ex-nihilo</ref> They began appearing regularly in the Columbus scene in the mid-2010s, playing venues such as Rumba Café and Spacebar alongside regional acts like Graceful Closure, Captain Kidd, Shiny Penny and others.<ref>Columbus Dispatch – “Local Limelight: Ex-Nihilo”, 6 April 2017.</ref><ref>Concert listing – Ex-Nihilo at Rumba Café and Spacebar, Columbus, Ohio. https://www.concertarchives.org/ and related Facebook event archives.</ref>

The band released a self-titled debut EP, Ex-Nihilo, which became available on iTunes, Spotify and other digital platforms.<ref>Ex-Nihilo Twitter/X bio. https://twitter.com/ex_nihilomusic</ref><ref>A to Z Entertainment – Ex-Nihilo band bio. https://www.comediansandspeakers.com/music/christian-musicians/ex-nihilo/</ref> Songs from the EP (including “Enemy”) circulated via YouTube and ReverbNation, helping the group build a following inside and outside Ohio.<ref>YouTube – “Enemy” by Ex-Nihilo video description. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAssiGijWCc</ref><ref>ReverbNation – Ex-Nihilo band page. https://www.reverbnation.com/exnihiloband</ref>

Members

Current members

Former / additional live members

Musical style

Writers have described Ex-Nihilo’s sound as “airy yet serious alternative pop rock,” noting the band’s blend of upbeat, polished production with earnest lyrical themes.<ref>Ryan Getz, “Ohio artists to watch – 2017 edition”, Tuned Up. https://www.iamtunedup.com/ohio-artists-to-watch-2017-edition/</ref> The group cite Coldplay, Switchfoot and Fickle Friends among their major influences, alongside a broad mix of alternative and pop-rock artists.<ref>Bandsintown – Ex-Nihilo profile. https://www.bandsintown.com/a/1357349-ex-nihilo</ref>

Discography

EPs

Notable live shows

References

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