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somehow we'll make it, cuz that's what we do
April 24th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Make You Feel Better- Red Hot Chili Peppers) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: April 24th, 2026 The Red Chuck Weekly Virtual Mix Tape playlists are a collection of ten songs I've been listening to this week, crossing genre, era, and taste. No themes, just the tunes I've been sticking in my ears lately. Available on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, & YouTube. Made You A Mix is a weekly virtual mix tape playlist (available on
23 hours ago


Hollyy- Live at Sound Bend Records: Anywhere The Needle Drops
Justin sits down with Tanner Bednar of Chicago’s Hollyy just before their live show at Sound Bend Records inside of Denolf's barbershop in downtown South Bend. Check out a peek at the show below! Grab that vinyl of their latest album, The Weight of this Heart, here! Keep up on the latest shows and more at Sound Bend here! included song: Feel So Lonely official websites: hollyy.band hollyy1.bandcamp.com linktr.ee/hollyy.band Instagram: @hollyy.band YouTube: @hollyy8088 Theme
2 days ago


pay the bills, pay the rent, when it’s over what do you have left
April 17th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from The Coming Days - Hello Echo ) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: April 17th, 2026 The Red Chuck Weekly Virtual Mix Tape playlists are a collection of ten songs I've been listening to this week, crossing genre, era, and taste. No themes, just the tunes I've been sticking in my ears lately. Available on Apple Music , Spotify , Tidal , & YouTube . Made You A Mix is a weekly virtual mix tape playlist (available on Spotify ,
Apr 17


i just wanna get a little bit closer and i'll press you to the pages of my heart
April 10th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Want You In My Room - Carly Rae Jepsen ) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: April 10th, 2026 The Red Chuck Weekly Virtual Mix Tape playlists are a collection of ten songs I've been listening to this week, crossing genre, era, and taste. No themes, just the tunes I've been sticking in my ears lately. Available on Apple Music , Spotify , Tidal , & YouTube . Made You A Mix is a weekly virtual mix tape playlist (available on
Apr 10


April Baer: Anywhere The Needle Drops
April is a journalist and the host of Michigan Public’s Stateside , keeping Michiganders up to date on music, culture, politics, and more. She joins Justin to discuss Michigan music, journalism, and the importance of storytelling. official website: michiganpublic.org/people/april-baer Instagram: @aprilbaerradio Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: The Erly Dead Birds Keyn
Apr 9


there's so much energy in us
April 3rd, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from There's So Much Energy In Us - Cloud Cult ) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: April 3rd, 2026 The Red Chuck Weekly Virtual Mix Tape playlists are a collection of ten songs I've been listening to this week, crossing genre, era, and taste. No themes, just the tunes I've been sticking in my ears lately. Available on Apple Music , Spotify , Tidal , & YouTube . Made You A Mix is a weekly virtual mix tape playlist (available o
Apr 3


queer father: Anywhere The Needle Drops
queer father joins Justin to discuss creating art and the intimacy of making music and performing for live audiences. included song: filthy fangs official websites: linktr.ee/queer.father queerfather.bandcamp.com Instagram: @iamqueerfather Bluesky: @ queerfather.bsky.social TikTok: @iamqueerfather Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: LangLab SPACESHIPS The NODE
Mar 26


everything you see in me, everything i wanna be
March 20th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from All I Did Was Dream of You - beabadoobee ) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: March 20th, 2026 The Red Chuck Weekly Virtual Mix Tape playlists are a collection of ten songs I've been listening to this week, crossing genre, era, and taste. No themes, just the tunes I've been sticking in my ears lately. Available on Apple Music , Spotify , Tidal , & YouTube . Made You A Mix is a weekly virtual mix tape playlist (available
Mar 20


David Wirsig 2015 Remaster: Anywhere The Needle Drops
Last week , we featured Kid Romantic , a guest we first heard on the Welcome to Night Vale podcast , so we’re releasing a bonus episode! We dive into the time machine in to revisit this 2015 conversation with David Wirsig , another great Night Vale alum. Enjoy! included song: Sunken City official website: davidwirsig.bandcamp Instagram: @davidwirsig Facebook: @wirsigdavid YouTube: @DavidWirsig123 Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Pr
Mar 19


there are others, there are cats, choose a cat, choose yourself
March 13th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Choose Yourself - Joshua Idehen ) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: March 13th, 2026 The Red Chuck Weekly Virtual Mix Tape playlists are a collection of ten songs I've been listening to this week, crossing genre, era, and taste. No themes, just the tunes I've been sticking in my ears lately. Available on Apple Music , Spotify , Tidal , & YouTube . Made You A Mix is a weekly virtual mix tape playlist (available on Spotif
Mar 13


Kid Romantic: Anywhere The Needle Drops
Alex, AKA Kid Romantic , joins Justin to debut their newest single, Hurricane , and to discuss kicking off The Weather in the current season of Welcome To Night Vale , as well as vulnerability in art and life. The newest single, Hurricane , debuts everywhere tomorrow and is available for pre-saving now. included song: Hurricane official website: linktr.ee/wearekidromantic Instagram: @wearekidromantic Facebook: @wearekidromantic YouTube: @wearekidromantic Theme music by
Mar 12


where's your anger, where's your rage, rage at the values of a dying age?
March 6th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Esprit de Cœur - Voxtrot ) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: March 6th, 2026 The Red Chuck Weekly Virtual Mix Tape playlists are a collection of ten songs I've been listening to this week, crossing genre, era, and taste. No themes, just the tunes I've been sticking in my ears lately. Available on Apple Music , Spotify , Tidal , & YouTube . Made You A Mix is a weekly virtual mix tape playlist (available on Spotify , Apple
Mar 6


kids rise up, tearing down thе corporate wall, hands in the dirt, building futures for us all
February 27th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Scales Will Fall - hen ogledd ) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: February 27th, 2026 The Red Chuck Weekly Virtual Mix Tape playlists are a collection of ten songs I've been listening to this week, crossing genre, era, and taste. No themes, just the tunes I've been sticking in my ears lately. Available on Apple Music , Spotify , Tidal , & YouTube . Made You A Mix is a weekly virtual mix tape playlist (available on Sp
Feb 27


OK Cool: Anywhere The Needle Drops
Chicago’s OK Cool, AKA Bridget and Haley, join Justin to discuss their most recent album, their upcoming tour, and their connections to the South Bend music scene. Catch them live in Chicago at Schuba’s on February 28th and Beat Kitchen on April 2nd, and Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids on April 3rd. Check out their other shows here . included song: Sledding official websites: okcool.bandcamp.com linktr.ee/okcoolband Instagram: @okcoolband Facebook: @okcoolband YouTube: @okc
Feb 26


The Erly: AtND Needle Drops
New segment! AtND Needle Drops will bring you timely information about upcoming shows, releases, news, and more in the Michiana music scene and beyond! The Erly hops on a brief call with Justin to chat about their newest single, releasing on February 27th, working with Drew Stolz , and their upcoming show with BEE! The Band at Stockroom East on March 7th ! official website: theerlyband.com Instagram: @theerlyband Facebook: @theerlyband YouTube: @TheErly Theme music by He
Feb 23


i'm trying not to make a sound, did you hear my heart beat so loud
February 20th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Spring Fever - Al Olender ) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: February 20th, 2026 The Red Chuck Weekly Virtual Mix Tape playlists are a collection of ten songs I've been listening to this week, crossing genre, era, and taste. No themes, just the tunes I've been sticking in my ears lately. Available on Apple Music , Spotify , Tidal , & YouTube . Made You A Mix is a weekly virtual mix tape playlist (available on Spotif
Feb 20


Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers 2014 & 2016 Remasters: Anywhere The Needle Drops
Roger Clyne returned to Anywhere the Needle Drops last week to discuss the latest album from the Peacemakers, so we dug into the archives for his previous appearances. This re-release combines Roger’s appearances on the show in 2014 (recorded in Chicago at the Abbey Pub before his concert) and 2016 (recorded virtually while Roger was promoting Mexican Moonshine (now known as Canción Tequila )), as well as Justin's conversation with friend Dylan Roberts about their adventure a
Feb 19


you came into the picture like a natural, you were unexpected, got me spiritual, i don't wanna say it, but maybe it was fate
February 13th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Better (Mahoganey Sessions) - SYML ) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: February 13th, 2026 The Red Chuck Weekly Virtual Mix Tape playlists are a collection of ten songs I've been listening to this week, crossing genre, era, and taste. No themes, just the tunes I've been sticking in my ears lately. Available on Apple Music , Spotify , Tidal , & YouTube . Made You A Mix is a weekly virtual mix tape playlist (available
Feb 13


Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers: Anywhere The Needle Drops
Roger Clyne returns to Anywhere the Needle Drops to discuss the world of the Peacemakers, including their upcoming new album, Hell to Breakfast (releasing Friday, March 6th. Preorder now! ). We talk about his music career spanning three decades and multiple generations, along with rediscovering the desire to write and create. You’ll get to hear the debut of new single Yeh Shoobeh before the interview. Here’s to life! included song: Yeh Shoobeh official website: rogerclyneandt
Feb 12


against smoke and rubber bullets in the dawn's early light, citizens stood for justice, their voices ringin' through the night
February 6th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Streets of Minneapolis - Bruce Springsteen ) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: February 6th, 2026 The Red Chuck Weekly Virtual Mix Tape playlists are a collection of ten songs I've been listening to this week, crossing genre, era, and taste. No themes, just the tunes I've been sticking in my ears lately. Available on Apple Music , Spotify , Tidal , & YouTube . Made You A Mix is a weekly virtual mix tape playlist (avai
Feb 6


Justin Wells Live: Anywhere The Needle Drops
Justin Wells returns to Anywhere the Needle Drops with our first live session of 2026! Catch these exclusive session recordings and chat with Justin Wells about the latest in his musical world. And tune in on Sunday, February 8th for the SoulSeed video release of Justin Wells' studio visit by visiting soulseed.tv !!! included songs: Til the Stars Won't Burn, Queen of Queens, Up There with the Angels, Walls Fall Down official website: justinwellsmusic.com Instagram: @justinw
Feb 5


remember, you can strike anywhere
January 30th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from You Got Lightnin'- Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers ) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: January 30th, 2025 The Red Chuck Weekly Virtual Mix Tape playlists are a collection of ten songs I've been listening to this week, crossing genre, era, and taste. No themes, just the tunes I've been sticking in my ears lately. Available on Apple Music , Spotify , Tidal , & YouTube . Made You A Mix is a weekly virtual mix tape playli
Jan 30


Keynote Sisters: Anywhere The Needle Drops
Bandmates and sisters Phoebe and Jaclyn, together known as Keynote Sisters, join Justin to talk about their musical origins, coming together as collaborators, dancing, and dogs! included song: Phoenix Tears official website: keynotesisters.com Instagram: @keynotesisters Facebook: @keynotesisters YouTube: @KeynoteSisters Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Abbie Thomas
Jan 29


good intentions just won't do, you got to follow 'em through
January 23rd, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Nowhere To Be Found- Cock Sparrer) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: January 23rd, 2025 The Red Chuck Weekly Virtual Mix Tape playlists are a collection of ten songs I've been listening to this week, crossing genre, era, and taste. No themes, just the tunes I've been sticking in my ears lately. Available on Apple Music , Spotify , Tidal , & YouTube . Made You A Mix is a weekly virtual mix tape playlist (available on S
Jan 23
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