Bridge The Atlantic

Joining us this week out of Brooklyn, New York is Michael Grubbs of Wakey Wakey. Michael is also known as “Grubbs” from One Tree Hill, where Wakey Wakey’s music was featured. The band’s 2010 album Almost Everything I Wish I Said The Last Time I Saw You hit #1 on the Billboard Heatseeker’s Chart, and they’ve released 2 more successful albums since then. The band has a dedicated fanbase - and this is shown through their “Salvation” album exceeding their crowdfunding goal by 141% and the numerous tattoos fans have of Wakey Wakey lyrics. Their latest album, “Overreactivist” is out now, and in this interview we hear more about Michael's career, music placements, collaboration and the importance of community within Wakey Wakey's fanbase. Highlights: - Michael shares how he was ready to quit his career right before his music got placed in One Tree Hill - We hear how Wakey Wakey got placed in One Tree Hill - and it’s all about being in the right place at the right time! - “It’s a matter of persistence and putting