Mike Protich is a musician, songwriter, and father whose career has spanned local clubs, national tours, major festivals, and millions of streams.

Best known as the former frontman of Red Sun Rising and current lead singer of The Violent, Mike has spent decades exploring the universal truths that connect people through music.

In this week’s feature, we explore the relationship between artists and community, the impact they leave on one another, and why influence is often measured by more than success alone.