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who around you will cheer you on until the finish line
June 5th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Finish Line - The Erly) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: June 5th, 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 Music, Ti
13 hours ago


River Rats - Anywhere The Needle Drops
River Rats, AKA Meg, Travis, and Miguel, join Justin after randomly meeting at this year’s Thundersnow to discuss their Niles connections, their musical journey that started on a river, and Justin’s possible new employment as a rat. Catch River Rats (and more!) live at Rebel Art Fest on Sunday, June 7th and at the Fall Festival of Freaks at Bloomingbus Farms on Saturday, September 26th! included song: Ode 2 Slow official website: riverratsrock.bandcamp.com Instagram: @riverr
2 days ago


love is a choosing, and i choose you, the choice is now
May 29th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from love is a choosing - aja monet (feat. Mereba)) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: May 29th, 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 S
May 29


low (YART, Coconut Sedan)- Anywhere The Needle Drops
low is a painter, musician, event organizer, and the founder of YART, the annual local DIY art, music, and creative festival in the woods. They’re also a member of the band Coconut Sedan. Catch Coconut Sedan at South Bend Zine Fest on June 13th and make sure you get to YART on September 5th and 6th! official website: yartsouthbend.com Instagram: @laurensteinhofer @yart_southbend @coconutsedan Facebook: @iamlow @yartsouthbend Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production b
May 21


all of this was in me all along
May 8th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from No Cocoon - Dan Rickabus) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: May 8th, 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 Music, Ti
May 8


Shark Sugar- Anywhere The Needle Drops
Caleb and Brian of Goshen’s Shark Sugar join Justin to chat about music, pizza, hot dogs, and how “having a Dave is pretty cool”, not to mention a slew of local venues, restaurants, bands, and more (see the links below in As Discussed). Catch Shark Sugar playing out live: May 9 @ 4ringefest May 23 @ Elephant Bar June 20 @ Common Spirits August 26 @ Goshen Brewing Company included song: Everybody Needs A Dave Instagram: @sharksugarband Facebook: @OwlbearBand Theme music by
May 7


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
Apr 24


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
Apr 23


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


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


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


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


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
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