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 Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: David Wirsig Welcome to Night Vale

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: @‌okcoolband Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Pocketboy Solid The Dog and Everything Lucky Boys Confusion

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 Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

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 attempting to make it to Chicago in time for the 2014 interview and show. official website: rogerclyneandthepeacemakers.com Instagram: @‌rogerclyneandthepeacemakers Facebook: @‌rogerclyne YouTube: @‌RogerClyneOfficial Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

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: rogerclyneandthepeacemakers.com Instagram: @‌rogerclyneandthepeacemakers Facebook: @‌rogerclyne YouTube: @‌RogerClyneOfficial Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Justin Wells Geese Silverada Nita's Hideaway Miles Nielsen The Music Box Rockford

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: @‌justinwellsmusic Facebook: @‌justinwellsmusic YouTube: @‌justinwellsmusic Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio Write your Congressional Representatives: congress.gov

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 Leader Dogs for the Blind Dance Society Social Club

PK turns the tables on Justin, interviewing him about the year in Anywhere the Needle Drops and Red Chuck Productions.

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 Lune the Band Jagalchi Fernando Silverio Solis

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 YouTube: @‌10KMTV Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

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 production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

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: @‌kyleephillipsmusic Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: 20 Front Street The Acorn BlissFest DuPont Phillips

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.   official website: milesnielsen.com Instagram: @‌therustedhearts Facebook: @‌MilesNielsenMusic YouTube: Miles Nielson   Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

Gxldsoulrebel drops into Theory One Studio to drop some wisdom about creativity, identity, and appreciating the good in life. He and Justin chat about his recent releases and collaborations, as well as his creative process. included song: Hidden Fees (produced by NSGTS, added vocals by April Arroyo) official websites: gxldsoulrebel.bandcamp.com songwhip.com/gxldsoulrebel Instagram: @‌gxldsoulrebel Facebook: @‌Gxldsoulrebel-100081335173644 Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Second Hand Groove record shop in Cassopolis $in The Rocki Button A Little Bit of Symbols - Henry Reed

Rapper and producer $in joins Justin for a conversation at Theory One Studios regarding his career in music, balancing creativity with parenting and work, and landing a song in the film, Dear White People. Catch $in at Botany & Beats in South Bend on October 25th! included song: Build by Antoniio (from The Misfortunes of Bawlhead Tonii and $in From $haolin) official website: instagram.com/sincerelysin Instagram: @‌sincerelysin_ Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Maurice NPR Music Support Public Media Bruce Leroy Bar Report BLAKFACE Dear White People (Film) Dear White People (TV Show) gxldsoulrebel Action Adam Duck World Chicago Rhythm Roulette- Mass Appeal

After the recent return of Dena Woods to Anywhere the Needle Drops, we decided it was time to dig into the archives and remaster our original AtND conversation with Dena, going all the way back to 2015 at a very different time in the local music culture. Hop into the time machine and join Justin, Dena, and Abby Joiner for their conversation at South Bend’s Chicory Cafe. Dena’s most recent release is Wrathful Creature, which you can pick up on Bandcamp. included song: Walk Away official website: denawoods.bandcamp.com Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

Abbie Thomas is back for a regular sit down on Anywhere The Needle Drops. She and Justin chat about the success of the past year, including a stunning number of award nominations, and the struggles of balancing a career as a working musician with personal life obstacles of divorce and aging parents. included song: Together (REDUX) official website: https://abbiethomasmusic.com Instagram: @‌abbiethomasmusic TikTok: @‌abbiethomasmusic YouTube: @‌abbiethomasmusic Facebook: @‌officialabbiethomas Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

Musician Pete Droge joins Justin on Anywhere the Needle Drops to discuss his newly released album, Fade Away Blue, and to trace his musical journey from its early start in the 90s to today. included song: You Called Me Kid official website: petedroge.com Instagram: @‌petedroge Facebook: @‌pete.droge YouTube: @‌officialpetedroge Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: The Acorn in Three Oaks

Dena Woods returns to Anywhere the Needle Drops after a long hiatus and the release of the surprise EP, Wrathful Creature. She and Justin have a beautiful conversation about grief and trauma, healing through art, and the value of joy and play in creativity and life. included song: Wrathful Creature official website: denawoods.bandcamp.com Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Maggie Heeren- Western Sound Studios FB: @‌westernsoundstudios IG: @‌westernsoundstudios Internal Family Systems (Parts Work) Joshua Wayne Hensley Healing Lab Somatic Therapy Soul Fire Yoga YART Fringe Fest Dance Society Social Club

The Rocki Button is an essential creative space in the Michiana art and music scene, bringing culture, creativity, live music, and more to the region. Jeff Nawrocki talks to Justin about starting the project as a storage space and evolving it into a venue, art gallery, and a home for local creativity. official websites: therockibutton.com Supporter Subscription Instagram: @‌therockibutton @‌backstitchvintage @‌nawrockicreates Facebook: @‌TheRockiButton YouTube: @‌jeffnawrocki8541 Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: The Drop Comedy Club Maya Beautherapy Backstitch Vintage HeyZeus Lalo Cura Why Not Both After Ours A Bite With Mee Homegrown Hype