April is a journalist and the host of Michigan Public's Stateside, keeping Michiganders up to date on music, culture, politics, and more. She joins Justin to discuss Michigan music, journalism, and the importance of storytelling.

official website: michiganpublic.org/people/april-baer

Instagram: @‌aprilbaerradio

Theme music by Hero Jr.

Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

As Discussed:

• The Erly

• Dead Birds

• Keynote Sisters

• The Crane Wives

• The Accidentals

• Michigander

• Niles Main Street & The NODE

• WCBE

• WVPE

• Racing Mount Pleasant

• Fred Thomas

• Hail Your Highness

• Corb Lund

• Old Saloon- Emigrant, Montana

• Edgefield at McMenamins- Troutdale, Oregon

• The Ark- Ann Arbor, Michigan

• The Intersection- Grand Rapids, Michigan

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

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 Productions

Microphones provided by Earthworks Audio

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