Artist Interviews

DC Glenn, also known as DC the Brain Supreme, is a member of Tag Team, known for Whoomp! (There It Is). On Hook & Bridge, he shares the story behind the song and insights from his career in music.

Dragtones is a rockabilly band featured on Hook & Bridge. Erik, Doug, and Logan discuss the group’s history and its EP before a live performance from Bohemian Amigos Record Shop. Explore the interview and performance below.

Dustin Douglas leads Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen. On Hook & Bridge, he discusses IV, the group’s power-trio approach, and the music he has created throughout his career. The conversation also includes influences, performance, and music trivia.

Echo Harbour is a Pennsylvania pop-punk band and a runner-up in Hook & Bridge’s Battle of the Bands. On the show, the group shares the personalities and music behind the band before joining Guess Your Pet’s Playlist.

Edolus joins Hook & Bridge as the show’s first guests live in the studio. The band discusses its music, joins a game, and performs an acoustic set. Explore the conversation and performance below.

Erik and Vinny join Hook & Bridge’s Record Shop Life conversation to share how they met and how their record-shop work began. Their episode explores opening-day stories, music, and the community surrounding a local record shop.

Flight Club joins Hook & Bridge live from the studio to discuss its career and the music video for Call It Whatever You Like. The episode also features a three-song acoustic performance from the band.

Forrest Day is a musician and songwriter whose work pairs carefully crafted melodies with expressive lyrics. On Hook & Bridge, he discusses his career and the songs behind Right Time, sharing the ideas that guide his writing and recording.

Fox Teeth is an emo band featured on Hook & Bridge. Their interview introduces the people behind the group and explores the distinctive sound and creative ideas behind their music.

Get Out Alive is the rock and metal project of Chaz. His songs pair heavy riffs with personal storytelling, including Death Has Been Defeated and Hornets Nest. On Hook & Bridge, he discusses songwriting, production, and building a solo project with the energy of a band.

Glen Phillips is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter best known for leading Toad the Wet Sprocket. He also records and performs as a solo artist. On Hook & Bridge, he joins the conversation and takes on music trivia.

Goldstate blends British punk influences with modern pop-punk hooks. Ben and James join Hook & Bridge to discuss collaborative songwriting, guitar tones, music videos, and authenticity. The conversation explores songs including Deep End, Love Bomb, and Nothing To Lose.

Greg Leatherman is a tabletop role-playing game designer and a co-host of the actual-play podcast Very Random Encounters. His projects include Glitter Hearts, a game about magical transforming heroes. On Hook & Bridge, he joins a conversation about Pokémon and music.

Hollis Morrissette is a singer, actor, model, and author whose music blends R&B and rock influences. On Hook & Bridge, he discusses his creative projects, singing career, and children’s book before joining the show’s music-meme game.

Horizon Point blends ska with pop-punk influences. On Hook & Bridge, the band discusses the role of emotional honesty in songwriting, the experiences behind its music, and the importance of mental-health awareness, before joining the show for videogame talk.

Ivan Doroschuk is the lead vocalist and a founding member of Men Without Hats, known for The Safety Dance and Pop Goes the World. On Hook & Bridge, he shares stories from the band and the music behind those enduring songs.

Jaret Reddick is a singer, guitarist, songwriter, podcaster, and voice actor, best known as the frontman of Bowling for Soup. His voice work includes Phineas and Ferb. On Hook & Bridge, he talks music and joins the show’s music-meme fun.

Jason Paige is a vocalist with a career spanning recording, live performance, film, and television. Hook & Bridge welcomes him for a Pokémon Day conversation about the voice and music that helped define a generation. Explore his episode below.

Joyous Wolf is a Southern California rock band blending blues, grunge, and hard-rock influences. Guitarist Blake joins Hook & Bridge to discuss In Between, the stories behind Karma and Juniper, and the gear and arrangements that shape the band’s sound.

JR Richards is a singer-songwriter known for his work with Dishwalla and the song Counting Blue Cars. He also records as an independent solo artist. His Hook & Bridge interview explores his music, songwriting, and career.

Julie Williams blends country storytelling with Americana, indie folk, and expressive vocals. Raised in Florida, she brings her mixed-race heritage and personal perspective into her music. On Hook & Bridge, she talks about Tennessee Moon and her journey as a songwriter.

July Crowd brings pop-punk influences into songs with personal, reflective lyrics. Dom joins Hook & Bridge to discuss The Same Way and Like Home, acoustic arrangements, vocal harmonies, and the experiences behind the band’s songwriting.

Just Happy To Be Here is a New Jersey pop-punk band formed in 2020 by frontman Danny Auto. Their influences include Blink-182, New Found Glory, and Fall Out Boy, and their debut EP As Ready As I’m Gonna Be was released through Manic Kat Records. Discover the people behind their music in their Hook & Bridge interview below.

Keep Flying is an alternative pop-punk band with members from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The group grew out of members’ earlier band Survay Says! Their Hook & Bridge appearances explore the band’s music and the stories behind Time and Tide.