Nikki Bolden

The Songs That Save Me

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Nikki Bolden has been many things in her 25 years - a music journalist, songwriter, bartender and waitress to name a few. But the one thing that remains constant is that she is a music lover. Nikki’s passion for music and her love for speaking to people about the details of their lives are combined with The Songs That Save Me. On the show, she speaks to friends, family and personal heroes about the songs that are important to them and why they mean so much. As a fan of live music in particular, she incorporates the medium by including live performances by select guests. This podcast is here to...

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Nikki Bolden

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Dropped the Ball with Matthew McNeal 29.08.2025 33:52

Nikki returns with a brand new conversation with Fort Worth singer-songwriter Matthew McNeal! They talk about his song “Dropped the Ball,” a standout track on his latest album HIGHLONESOME. For some extra tidbits about this episode, and regular updates from Nikki, subscribe to her free Substack newsletter, Cowgirl from Memphis. Follow Matthew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewmcnealtx...

Some Things (we've learned) with Ashton Edminster 12.04.2025 57:53

The Songs That Save Me is finally back with a new episode! Today, Nikki sits down with singer-songwriter and co-creator of The Super Sad Songs Show, Ashton Edminster. Ashton and Nikki talk about the track “some things (i’ve learned)” by Tiny Habits, how music helps them navigate their mid 20s, and the power of a great sad song. For some extra tidbits about this episode, and regular updates from Ni...

Deep in my Secret Heart with Jessie Frye 22.12.2024 46:49

In this episode of The Songs That Save Me, Nikki sits down with one of her favorite artists to interview, singer/songwriter Jessie Frye. Jessie discusses her new single “Secret Heart” and how writing it was a part of her journey with grief. For show notes and more updates from Nikki, subscribe to her free Substack newsletter, Cowgirl from Memphis. https://cowgirlfrommemphis.substack.com/ Find Jess...

It's for You, Forrest with Alex Gonzalez 17.11.2024 22:41

We’re back - and this time, with prolific Dallas arts & culture journalist Alex Gonzalez as our guest! In this episode, Nikki and Alex chat about how “Forrest Gump” by Frank Ocean has made an impact on him. For show notes and more updates from Nikki, subscribe to her very free Substack newsletter, Cowgirl from Memphis. https://cowgirlfrommemphis.substack.com/ You can also follow Nikki on Insta...

Episode 1: Grace is What Matters in Anything 03.11.2024 5:34

Well, hello there! On the first episode of The Songs that Save Me, host Nikki Bolden shares the story of how she discovered Jeff Buckley and the effect his song “Grace” has had on her since she first heard it about ten years ago. For show notes and more updates from Nikki, subscribe to her FREE Substack newsletter, Cowgirl from Memphis. https://cowgirlfrommemphis.substack.com/ You can also follow...

Introducing THE SONGS THAT SAVE ME... 13.09.2024 1:18

Hi! Welcome to The Songs That Save Me, a new show about the joy of music and the personal stories behind our favorite songs, hosted by Nikki Bolden.