Phil Solem: Chuck Berry, Punk Rock, and a World Anthem
In this Q&A, Phil Solem talks Chuck Berry, his friendship and musical collaboration with the late Joey Molland, and the long, somewhat under-the-radar history of his band T.H.R.U.S.H. He also pulls back the curtain on writing the iconic Friends theme and illuminates the inspiration behind his politically charged song "Where Do We Go From Here?" From rock 'n' roll roots to a call for something bigger than national anthems, Solem has plenty to say and a few projects still up his sleeve.
Get Off the Internet and Into the Pit with Mr. Dinkles
Mr. Dinkles’ Mac musical upbringing spans church, folk, and rock; she’s carved out a voice that’s equal parts personal release and pointed commentary. For her, punk isn’t a genre; it’s shaped by honesty, community, and the willingness to say something that might cost you. At a time when so much energy gets lost online, her music pulls people back into the room: sweaty, loud, and fully present.