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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PK turns the tables on Justin, interviewing him about the year in Anywhere the Needle Drops and Red Chuck Productions. Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

Chicago musician Erica Johnson discusses her connections to the South Bend music scene and how she found her identity through expression and art. included song: Spitfire official websites: deadbirds.xyz linktr.ee/iamdeadbirds iamdeadbirds.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌iamdeadbirds Facebook: @‌iamdeadbirds YouTube: @‌iamdeadbirds Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Mentioned: The Well Lu

Dennis Drew of 10,000 Maniac joins Justin to discuss approaching 45 years together as a band, through changes in line-up, shifts in the music industry, what’s new and what’s old in culture & politics, and finding new fans in the age of streaming and social media. Catch them at The Acorn in Three Oaks on Friday, November 14th!   included song: Don’t Talk (Live at the Belly Up) official website: maniacs.com linktr.ee/10000Maniacs Instagram: @‌10000maniacs Facebook: @‌10KManiacs

Patrick, Brett, and Nathaniel, AKA Lune the Band is back for a special live session at Theory One Studios! Join Justin and the band for three special studio performances and an interview on all the Lune latest! Session songs: It’s But It Is, At It Again, Indiana official website(s): linktr.ee/lunetheband lunetheband.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌lunetheband Facebook: @‌Lunetheband YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO_fWbQq0lf1Q6VG05rAHmA Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and

Michigan musician Kylee Phillips joins Justin after her recent win at The Acorn’s annual Singer-Songwriter Competition  to discuss the ups and downs of such contests, vulnerability, saying yes to the scary stuff, and tackling her musical pursuits solo and in collaboration. included song: The Good Parts official websites: kyleephillips.com linktr.ee/kyleephillipsmusic Instagram: @‌kyleephillipsmusic Facebook: @‌kyleephillipsmusic TikTok: @‌kyleephillipsmusic YouTube: @‌kyleeph

Miles Nielsen returns to the show, this time bringing along the Rusted Hearts for a live session at Theory One Studios! Join us for a studio performance, along with a couch chat with Miles and his bandmate and wife, Kelly Steward. Tracklist: Dear Kentucky (You’re Killing Me) Howl at the Moon Outlaw (by Kelly Steward) official website: milesnielsen.com Instagram: @‌therustedhearts Facebook: @‌MilesNielsenMusic YouTube: Miles Nielson Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production

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