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