The Solids

The Solids
The Solids in New York in 2025, by Aaron Hoffman
Background information
OriginMiddletown, Connecticut
GenresPower pop, alternative rock
Years active1996–present
Labels20th Century Fox Music, Dominant Records
MembersCarter Bays
Craig Thomas
Patrick Butler
C.C. DePhil
Websitethesolids.com

The Solids are an American pop/rock band from Middletown, Connecticut. The band consists of Carter Bays (vocals, guitar), Craig Thomas (drums), Patrick Butler (keyboards), Doug Derryberry (lead guitar) and Josh Suniewick (bass). They have been writing, recording, and performing music since 1996. The Solids first became popular for their song "The Future Is Now," which was the theme song for the Fox television program Oliver Beene. A 12-second clip from their song "Hey, Beautiful" is the theme song for another show, the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother which was created by band members Bays and Thomas.