forestlike is the latest musical project of Joshua Wayne Hensley and Jared Myers. You’ll remember JWH from past episodes with his other project, The Rutabega, as well as from plenty of our mix tapes over the years, featuring both that band and Josh’s solo work. We discuss the peaceful and fantastical vibe of forestlike, as well as plenty of other projects from both Jared and JWH. The self-titled forestlike album is out now! official website: https://bit.ly/m/forestlike Bandcamp: https://forestlike.bandcamp.com/album/forestlike Instagram, YouTube: @‌soundslikeforestlike Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Please rate and review wherever you get your podcasts!

We kick off 2024 with a groove! Local live favorites, The Erly, enter the Red Chuck Studio, just in time for their show this weekend at Earworm Records, during the Hunter Ice Festival! The Erly at Earworm Records: Saturday, January 13th, 7pm official website: https://linktr.ee/theerly Instagram, Facebook: @‌theerlyband Flame The Main Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6E-VeiK1Y8 Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

It’s HeyZeus, South Bend hip hop musician, designer, former prospective Power Ranger, and more! The artist known as “the cutest rapper” joins Justin to discuss finding an artistic voice and the magic of learning & growing, creatively and in life. Zeus shares with us his artistic journey and his love of the South Bend and local scene. official links: https://lnk.bio/BuyOneGetOneFree3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyzeusxx/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cutestrapper Design work: https://www.cutelikezeus.net/ https://www.instagram.com/cutelikezeus/ Homegrown Hype: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhype/ https://www.facebook.com/Homegrownhype South Bend Don’t Break: https://www.instagram.com/southbenddontbreak/ Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Dan Deitrich returns to Anywhere The Needle Drops. We discuss his activism work with the Vote Common Good project and his his great new single, “Let It Run”. Hear the exclusive Red Chuck Studio live performance of that tune AND the yet-to-be-released, mostly finished, may not even end up named “Be Here Now“. official website: https://danieldeitrich.bandcamp.com Instagram, Facebook, X: @‌danieldeitrich Vote Common Good: https://www.votecommongood.com/ Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions Please rate and review wherever you get your podcasts!

Join us in the Red Chuck Studio as we hang out with Reminisce.X! We talk race, gender, and sexuality in music and the messages we communicate through art. We also dive into the fantastic Homegrown Hype project and all the cool in the local hip hop and music scene.   Instagram: @‌reminiscewithme Facebook: @‌reminisce.x Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/reminiscex Homegrown Hype (Facebook/Instagram): @Homegrownhype   Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: Eco Owl Press Homegrown Hype Trading Cards  

Join Justin as he hangs out with regional singer/songwriter Brittany Lee Moffitt. We discuss her latest release, Guests, and dive into the challenges of social anxiety, the danger of the hustle, finding purpose, and how we responded to the pandemic as artists and humans. official website: linktr.ee/brittanyleemoffitt Instagram: @‌brittanyleemoffittmusic Facebook: facebook.com/brittanyleemoffitt YouTube: @‌BrittanyLeeMoffitt Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: Armchair Expert Podcast Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English by Valerie Fridland  

You heard Hero Jr. last week. Now hear our first interview with them from 2012 on the very first episode of Anywhere The Needle Drops! AtND Episode 1, Remastered! official website: herojrmusic.com Instagram: @‌herojr Facebook: @‌herojrmusic YouTube: @HeroJrOfficial Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Hero Jr. is back! We welcome Evan Haughey of Indianapolis' rock and rollers, Hero Jr, back to the show. Evan returns for the second time, as he and his brother, Matt, appeared on the very first episode of Anywhere The Needle Drops over ten years ago. We check in to see where things are going with the band these days and feature the full version of out theme music, the Hero Jr. song Deep End Price Tag. official website: herojrmusic.com Instagram: @‌herojr Facebook: @‌herojrmusic YouTube: @HeroJrOfficial Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions

Lindsay Lou is back on Anywhere the Needle Drops! One of Michigan’s premier creators and purveyors of bluegrass, folk, and Americana talks hanging out and jamming with the amazing musicians in Nashville and highlights her new album, Queen of Time. Lindsay will be back in Michigan later this month, so be sure to catch one of the shows. official website: https://www.lindsayloumusic.com/ Facebook, Instagram: @‌lindsayloumusic Music: https://stores.portmerch.com/lindsaylou/ Tour Dates in Michigan and beyond: Oct 19 Thu, Lindsay Lou @ The Ark @ 8:00pm, Ann Arbor, MI, United States Oct 20 Fri, Lindsay Lou @ Michigan Night at Kalamazoo State Theatre @ 7:30pm,  Kalamazoo, MI Oct 23 Mon, Lindsay Lou @ The Braumart @ 7:00pm, Iron Mountain, MI https://www.lindsayloumusic.com/tour-dates Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions As Discussed: Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres- Kelefa Sanneh  

Local singer-songwriter Abbie Thomas joins me at the Red Chuck Studio! Abbie is one of the most active local musicians in the Michiana region, entertaining audiences solo and with her band at the best of local venues, wineries, and more. We discuss how she found her way into music as both art and career, where she finds her inspiration, and just how much my parents love her. See Abbie at the Livery in Benton Harbor on Saturday, September 30th! official website: https://abbiethomasmusic.com/ Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: @‌abbiethomasmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialabbiethomas Theme music by Hero Jr. Sound and production by Paul Klimson of Theory One Productions