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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
Jun 5


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
Jun 4


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


i am the sun, i am the moon, i am all your sweetest tunes
May 15th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Achilles - The Dead South) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: May 15th, 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,
May 15


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


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


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


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


everybody's hoping & scraping & wishing they could be something outside themselves, if i can be me, then you can be yourself
January 16th, 2026 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Namesake- Tunde Olaniran ) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: January 16th, 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 Spotify ,
Jan 16


Anywhere The Needle Drops: 2025 Reflections
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
Dec 18, 2025


i will not forsake you, i'll leave the light on
December 12th, 2025 Made You A Mix (Weekly lyric from Lights On (For Christmas) - Shiny Shiny Black ) Made You A Mix Weekly Virtual Mix Tape: December 12th, 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
Dec 12, 2025


Dead Birds: Anywhere The Needle Drops
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
Nov 20, 2025


Lune the Band Live: Anywhere The Needle Drops
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
Oct 31, 2025


gxldsoulrebel: Anywhere The Needle Drops
Gxldsoulrebel drops into Theory One Studio to drop some wisdom about creativity, identity, and appreciating the good in life. He and...
Oct 9, 2025
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