ABOUT THE ARTIST
As the number of fully-independent talents taking over the landscape of faith-based music continues to grow, 25-year-old Pacific Northwest native Nathan Oswalt is adding his own unique sound - and story - to the conversation. Born with autism, Oswalt crafts uplifting original tunes with sonically diverse musicality and deeply moving lyrical themes that draw from both timeless Biblical truths and his own personal life experiences. His early singles, found on his compilation E.P. THE PRELUDE and headlined by DREAM Label Group "Top Christian" tracks "WHO KNOWS - 2024 Version" and "OUTRUN - 2023 Version", have accumulated over 13,000 combined streams, earning positive feedback from prominent CCM organizations (JesusFreakHideout, Awakening Events) and fellow creators (Zane Walls, Manafest, Coby James) alike.
Most recently, Oswalt's lone single of 2025, the infectiously catchy and boldly anti-hookup-culture pop anthem "MAKE UP YOUR MIND", was nominated by Louder Than The Music for "Best Single" at the 2025 LTTM Awards for independent faith-based music, ultimately finishing 10th in voting. With more brand-new original music in progress as he continues to develop and grow as a lyricist, producer, and engineer, Nathan Oswalt is only just getting started.
When he's not doing anything music-related (or working part-time as a public school cafeteria staff member in his hometown of Vancouver, WA), Oswalt enjoys reading the Bible, binge-watching YouTube, playing Madden, traveling, cooking, and hanging out with family and friends.
WHAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT NATHAN
"For those looking for something neighboring on [CCM], but with a slightly different feel, Nathan Oswalt's music is for you. These songs hold up to repeated listens without feeling the need to hit that skip button." - Michael Weaver, Jesusfreakhideout.com
"Nathan Oswalt may still be a freshman in the world of recorded music, but he's writing and performing like a senior, and I'm excited to follow along on his journey." - Scott Fryberger, Jesusfreakhideout.com
"Just checking your song "Who Knows" sounds good [...] Keep crushing it dude!" - Chris "Manafest" Greenwood, independent Christian alternative/rock/rap artist and entrepeneur
"This song ["OUTRUN"] is phenomenal, I had to add it [to my Spotify playlist]!! 🔥🔥🔥 Can't wait to hear more!!" - Zane Walls, Christian pop artist signed to DREAM Label Group
"Nathan! ... I love your sound and think you're killer!!!" - Coby James, independent Christian pop/alternative producer and artist