OK Cool
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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 . included song: Sledding official websites: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by As Discussed:
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The Erly- AtND Needle Drops
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New segment! AtND Needle Drops will bring you timely information about upcoming shows, releases, news, and more in the Michiana music scene and beyond! hops on a brief call with Justin to chat about their newest single, releasing on February 27th, working with , and their upcoming show with at ! official website: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by
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Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers 2014 & 2016 Remasters: Anywhere The Needle Drops
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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 )), 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: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Theme...
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Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers
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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. ). 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: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by As Discussed: ...
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Justin Wells Live: Anywhere The Needle Drops
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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 of Justin Wells' studio visit by visiting !!! included songs: Til the Stars Won't Burn, Queen of Queens, Up There with the Angels, Walls Fall Down official website: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by Write your Congressional Representatives:
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Keynote Sisters
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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: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by As Discussed:
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2025 Reflections
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PK turns the tables on Justin, interviewing him about the year in Anywhere the Needle Drops and Red Chuck Productions.
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Dead Birds
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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: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by As Mentioned:
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10,000 Maniac's Dennis Drew
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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 included song: Don’t Talk (Live at the Belly Up) official website: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by
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Lune the Band AtND Live!
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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): Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Theme music by Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Microphones provided by
info_outlineDavid Lowery is the chief singer-songwriter and frontman of the bands Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven, as well as a prolific solo artist.
David and Cracker are coming to town on Saturday, June 21st at The Acorn in Three Oaks. David also just released Father, Sons and Brothers, an autobiographical multi-disc music collection.
David chats with Justin about the stories behind the new release, reflecting on being a father, a son, and a brother, as well as his time in the music business, as an artist advocate, and an instructor at University of Georgia.
Tickets for Cracker at the Acorn on Saturday, June 21st are available now. You can order Father, Sons and Brothers now on vinyl, CD, and digital and read more deeply David’s reflections about the songs on Substack.
included song: Mexicans Chickens
“'Mexican Chickens' is a raw, confessional ballad tracing the unraveling of a relationship amid regret and self-reckoning. A poignant meditation on accountability, loss, and the hope that those we hurt can find peace without us.” -David Lowery
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