Anywhere The Needle Drops

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

It's a special Friday off-week drop of another Anywhere the Needle Drops Live Session! Sugar Bomb joins us at Theory One Studios for a live performance and interview! Tracks: Lullaby Frenzy Check out Sugar Bomb's upcoming single “Dance Tune”, coming out August 27th and the new album in late September. Sugar Bomb will be in the area live on September 24th at Goshen Brewing Company, September 25th at Kalamazoo's Sounds of the Zoo, and September 28th at South Bend's Fusion Fest. official website: sugarbomb.band Instagram: @sugarbombjazz Facebook: @sugarbombjazzband YouTube: @sugarbombjazz Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

Jonelle Carter, a member of River Road Trio, joins Justin to chat about music, mentoring others in recognizing and using their gifts, female artists supporting each other, and stumbling into becoming a hit line dance band in Europe. included song: Best To You official website: riverroadtrio.com Instagram: @‌riverroadtrio Facebook: @‌riverroadtrio YouTube: @‌riverroadtrio Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: No Stage Lights Abbie Thomas Justin Staublin Caitlyn Faust Novella- Mosno Al-Moseeki

Americana singer-songwriter Lexi Adams joins Justin in Theory One Studios to discuss her life as an independent performing artist, including moving her music career FROM Nashville back to Michigan and the progress on her new record. included song: LA Honkeytonk Queen (Demo) official website: lexiadamsmusic.com Instagram: @‌_lexiadams Facebook: @‌lexiadamsmusic YouTube: @‌lexiadams9185 Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Belmont University School of Music Andy Sydow Andy Sydow on AtND Ep 250007 Kait Rose Kait Rose & Co Presents: An Intimate Evening Featuring the Music of Joni Mitchell

Surprise! We're bringing you a late night drop with another Anywhere the Needle Drops Live Session! City Sun is in the house at Theory One Studios for an incredible live performance and interview! Check out three exclusive session cuts from the band; So I'm Told and Over Again before the interview and stay tuned for Longest Dream after. Catch City Sun live on July 17th at The Pyramid Scheme! Song 1: So I’m Told Song 2: Over Again Song 3: Longest Dream official websites: linktr.ee/citysunband citysun.bandcamp.com Instagram: @citysunband Facebook: @citysunband YouTube: @citysun8392 Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

Priscilla Sab joins Justin in Theory One Studios to discuss the progress on her first album, teaching babies music, and giving herself permission to be an artist. You can catch Priscilla live with Drew Stolz on for a FREE show on Thursday, July 17th at the NODE in downtown Niles. included song: Why Won’t Time Wait For Me official website: linktr.ee/priscillasabourin Instagram: @‌priscillasabmusic TikTok: @‌priscillasab YouTube: @‌priscillasabmusic Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: HGS Music Andrew McMahon Come From Away at The Paramount Theatre The Erly Abbie Thomas

Last week, we spoke to David Lowery of Cracker, so it seemed fitting to hop in the time machine and go back to 2014, when I first sat down with a member of the band. Check out my remastered conversation with Cracker's Johnny Hickman! official website: crackersoul.com Instagram: @‌thebandcracker Facebook: @‌CrackerSoul YouTube: @‌crackerrocks Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

David 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 wi

Author Stephanie J Salisbury joins Justin to discuss her newest release,Little Star Finds His Shine, and her ongoing Animals With Issues book series. They discuss the importance of lifelong reading from day one and making everything art. Stephanie has a book signing Friday, June 6th 6-8pm at Fables Books in Goshen. official website: authorstephaniejsalisbury.com Instagram: @‌sjsalisbury_ Facebook: @‌AuthorStephanieJSalisbury TikTok: @‌sjsalisbury_ Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Fables Books And Then He Was Here: A One-Woman Play Rachel Barton (Animals With Issues Illustrator)

Nat Fitz has his hands and heart in most things in the South Bend music and art scene. He joins Justin to chat about his bands SPACESHIPS and Dad Jokes, hints about a possible Brothers Danger project, and talks all things South Bend arts, music, venues, and culture. Oh, and a little professional wrestling. included song: Chatroom official websites: linktr.ee/wearespaceships wearespaceships.bandcamp.com Instagram: @‌wearespaceships Facebook: @‌weareSPACESHIPS TikTok: @‌wearespaceships YouTube: @‌spaceships4728 Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: Analecta Makesouthbend City Sun The Well Art Beat Lang Lab South Bend Rebel Art Fest CICADA SHAM Gage Goods Photography by Hanah

Rebel Noire & The Accomplices return for a live session from Theory One Studios! Join us for an incredible live performance and interview! You can catch the band live at several local shows, including this Sunday when the band joins the Elkhart County Symphony! official websites: rebelnoirexaccomplices.com rebelnoirexaccomplices.bandcamp.com Instagram: @rebel.noire Facebook: @rebelnoire YouTube: @rebelnoirexaccomplices Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

Kelsie, Aaron, John of Why Not Both join Justin in Theory One Studios for a chat about the latest in the musical world of the midwest indie rock band. We shower love on local faves the Rocki Button and Nat & Michelle of Rebel Art Fest and discuss their plans now after the release of the band’s first album earlier this year. You can catch WNB on May 17th at the Rocki Button with Sundyle & City Sun and on June 1st with an absolutely incredibly line-up at Rebel Art Fest. included song: Keep On official websites: https://whynotboth.bandcamp.com https://linktr.ee/whynotboth.music Instagram: @‌whynotboth.music Facebook: @‌whyn0tb0th YouTube: @‌whynotboth Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio As Discussed: City Sun Leather Phase Sundyle