Artist Interviews

Stefanie Joyce is a Nashville singer-songwriter whose work blends country storytelling with indie-pop influences. Her album Friend in the Dark explores emotional experiences through personal, cinematic songs. On Hook & Bridge, she discusses her country roots and songwriting.

The High Strung is a Detroit-rooted band whose song The Luck You Got is heard in the opening credits of Shameless. The group brings long-standing friendships and a lively approach to its music. Their Hook & Bridge interview explores the band beyond the television theme.

The Lucky blends modern pop with 1990s rock influences. On Hook & Bridge, the band discusses its EP Wait It Out track by track and introduces the people behind the music, before joining a Guess the Album game.

The Ohio Weather Band plays rock and roll from Akron, Ohio. The band joins Hook & Bridge to introduce listeners to its music and the people behind it, including an appearance on the show’s live recording. Explore their conversations below.

The Pseudo Cowboys combine theatrical rock energy, big choruses, and playful storytelling. Adam joins Hook & Bridge to discuss The Hero Song, Cosplay Rock, and Weekly Existential Crisis, along with songwriting, video-making, and building a community around music.

Todd Pipes is the bassist and vocalist of Deep Blue Something and a mastering engineer. On Hook & Bridge, he shares stories from his work as a musician and the creative process behind making records.

Treehouse is an Australian band blending funk, rock, and energetic performances. Their music includes Seems Reasonable. On Hook & Bridge, the band shares its music and joins a lively conversation about the group.

TX2 is an artist from Fort Collins whose music combines raw personal lyrics with intense performances. His fan community, the X Movement, encourages connection and support. On Hook & Bridge, he talks about his music and his perspective as an emo artist.

Will Burton is a drummer with the metal band Ashes Reign. On Hook & Bridge, he discusses his first live performances, his passion for music, and the experiences that led him to playing drums.

WOAH! is a tribute band celebrating the music of the 1990s. On Hook & Bridge, the group shares an inside look at tribute-band performance and joins a live-band Name That Tune game.

XBYRDX is an artist whose work connects music, fine art, comics, and DIY storytelling. On Hook & Bridge, Byrd discusses songs including White Noise and Anthems For The End Times, music videos, creative authorship, and building a world around an album.

Year of the Dragon blends metal, funk, and psychedelic influences. Dirty Walt and Flyin J join Hook & Bridge to discuss the group’s distinctive sound and the personalities behind its music in a lively interview.